Keiboarder Provides Foundational Structure for Tutoring Platform
Keiboarder Rescues Tutoring Startup with Clear Docs and Smart Tech Choices.
Project Overview
The founder, an educator, envisioned a system to streamline tutoring logistics for parents and tutors. After hiring a CTO six months prior without seeing tangible results, a potential investor suggested the founder contact Keiboarder. By the time Keiboarder's CTO was engaged, the previous CTO had already decided to leave. The transition revealed a lack of system documentation, a virtually empty codebase, and non-functional existing code. This discovery surprised the founder, as the original CTO had consistently described the functionality as straightforward and easy to build. Although the founder had hired an engineer to start development within weeks, there was no concrete foundation for them to begin working.
Before
- No substantive results after six months with a previous CTO.
- Lack of system documentation.
- Virtually empty and non-functional codebase.
- No concrete foundation for a newly hired engineer to begin work.
Project Execution
The Keiboarder CTO took the following actions:
- Gathered high-level requirements and non-negotiable features.
- Identified an open-source solution that met 30% of the requirements and could be licensed for commercial use.
- Engaged a project manager to create proper documentation for the engineer.
Results
- Solid documentation of the requirements generated investor interest.
- Although the founder paused the project after requirements were completed, investors continue to express interest in the idea and its versatility.
Business Outcomes
- Investor Interest: The clear and comprehensive documentation developed by Keiboarder successfully attracted investor interest in the project.
- Clear Development Pathway: Keiboarder established a solid foundation for future development by defining requirements and creating necessary documentation.
Key Takeaways for Technology Leaders
- Importance of Documentation: Clear and comprehensive documentation is crucial for communicating project vision, guiding development, and attracting investment.
- Leveraging Existing Solutions: Identifying and utilizing suitable open-source solutions can accelerate development and reduce costs.
- Proactive Intervention: Engaging technical expertise early can prevent wasted time and resources and set a project up for success.
