🌍 Accelerating ecological transformation with a record-time MVP
In January 2024, Selego joined the Ithákê venture, a DeepTech startup dedicated to the ecological transformation of territories. After a period of low productivity with the previous technical team, Ithákê was looking for a partner capable of reviving the project. Although Ithákê's vision was clear and initial design was already underway, Selego was tasked with prioritizing features, reorganizing the development strategy, and restarting the project from scratch. Our mission: to complete a high-performance MVP in record time to meet the urgent needs of local authorities and stakeholders.
🏔️ Overcoming technical and organizational challenges with an agile approach
The Ithákê project presented several complex challenges:
- Project takeover: The project had experienced a period of stagnation, requiring a complete reassessment of the development strategy.
- International coordination: The team, consisting of 15 people spread across multiple time zones, needed to function smoothly despite cultural differences and varied working methods.
- Rapid launch: It was crucial to deliver functional versions every two weeks, with a finalized MVP in just a month and a half.
To address these challenges, Selego implemented an agile approach, using tools like Jira for task tracking, Confluence for documentation, and Slack for real-time communication. This organization enabled maintaining an efficient workflow, aligned with the project's changing priorities.
📈 A successful launch and national expansion
Thanks to Selego's commitment, Ithákê successfully launched its product on June 29, 2024. The platform now has nearly 400 users, a number that continues to grow. Selego not only contributed to technical development but also provided strategic guidance, with a dedicated CTO for Ithákê and a product manager to ensure development coherence and quality.
Ithákê is now preparing a second round of funding to expand its impact nationally, targeting territories beyond Plaine Commune. This expansion will strengthen the platform's ecological, economic, and social impact, in alignment with Ithákê's mission to promote systemic ecological transition.
💬 CEO Testimonial
"Selego revived our project with essential technical expertise and strategic vision. In record time, they transformed a struggling project into a high-performance platform. Their agile approach allowed us to quickly achieve our objectives and extend our impact to many communities."
Key Achievements
- Record-time MVP completed in just 1.5 months
- 400+ active users on the platform
- International team coordination across 15 people and multiple time zones
- Bi-weekly functional releases throughout development
- Strategic guidance with dedicated CTO and product manager
- Successful launch on June 29, 2024
- National expansion preparation for second funding round
Technical Challenges Overcome
Project Revival
- Complete reassessment of development strategy
- Feature prioritization and reorganization
- Restart from scratch with clear vision
International Coordination
- 15-person team across multiple time zones
- Cultural differences and varied working methods
- Efficient workflow maintenance
Agile Development
- Jira for task tracking
- Confluence for documentation
- Slack for real-time communication
- Bi-weekly functional releases
Results & Impact
Before Selego
- • Low productivity period
- • Stagnant project development
- • Unclear development strategy
- • No functional MVP
After Selego
- • High-performance MVP in 1.5 months
- • 400+ active users
- • Clear development strategy
- • Successful platform launch
Technologies & Tools
Project Management
Jira, Confluence
Communication
Slack
Development
Agile Methodology
FAQ
How long did the MVP development take?
The MVP was completed in just 1.5 months, with bi-weekly functional releases throughout the development process.
What were the main challenges?
The biggest challenges were coordinating a 15-person international team across multiple time zones and reviving a stagnant project with a complete strategy reassessment.
How many users does the platform have?
The platform now has nearly 400 active users and continues to grow.
Future Plans
- Second round of funding for national expansion
- Targeting territories beyond Plaine Commune
- Strengthening ecological, economic, and social impact
- Promoting systemic ecological transition