Volca | NYC, USA
About the company
Volca is an app that simplifies word-of-mouth referrals for blue-collar businesses in the US, such as home services, construction, and maintenance. It helps users text qualified leads, build referral networks, and quickly pay customers for their leads, driving new revenue.
Headquarters
NYC, USA.
Industry
Technology
Volca needed to build their app from scratch and was looking for a skilled full-stack developer to bring their vision to life. They wanted both strong technical expertise and the ability to suggest solutions proactively, adapt to feedback, and manage both front-end and back-end tasks independently, without the need for a product manager. The goal was to develop a user-friendly platform that would streamline the referral process.
BeGlobal connected Volca with an experienced full-stack developer from Latin America, skilled in both front-end and back-end development, and specialized in building apps using React Native. Available part-time on demand, the developer aligned with Volca’s needs, working independently and offering proactive solutions while adapting to feedback. BeGlobal facilitated daily check-ins to ensure progress was tracked, and the engineer's time zone alignment (just one hour difference) made communication and synergy even better. By managing all hiring and compliance, BeGlobal provided a cost-effective solution nearly 50% cheaper than local hiring.
BeGlobal used Expo React Native for a unified codebase across iOS and Android, with Ruby on Rails for the backend and PostgreSQL for enhanced queries. Twilio enabled SMS functionality, OpenAI supported data analysis, and multiple payment methods were integrated for seamless transactions.
A responsive one-page website was built with React and CSS, featuring smooth animations, Calendly for booking meetings, and Google Sheets integration for automated lead tracking.
Volca aimed to present a functional application at a key conference in San Francisco. The development enabled a successful demonstration of the app's SMS referral functionality, generating significant client interest and leads. The website attracted over 60 potential customers, allowing for prompt follow-ups via Calendly and Google Sheets. This combination of a robust app and engaging website established Volca's strong market presence.