Case Study
RiskPod
Compliance contractor marketplace
£130K+
Agency Quote
£40K
Actual Cost
550+
Signups in 48hrs
"Tom delivered exactly what we needed to validate and launch fast. The platform looked professional from day one and started generating traction immediately."
Mark Weclawek
Founder, RiskPod
Mark went to agencies first. Got quotes: £120K+, 6-month timelines. 47-page proposals full of phases, milestones, deliverables. Looked professional. Felt safe. Also felt like he'd need to raise money just to find out if his idea worked.
I sent Mark a working prototype in 5 days. Not a proposal - a product. Full compliance contractor marketplace with AI-powered onboarding, document verification, intelligent matching, and admin dashboard. The same features agencies quoted 6 months for, shipped in 30 days.
AI-Powered Contractor Onboarding
Intelligent questionnaire that adapts to contractor specializations. Automatically collects credentials, certifications, and work history while verifying compliance status in real-time.
Smart Job Matching Engine
Algorithm matches contractors to opportunities based on skills, location, availability, and compliance credentials. Surfaces the best candidates instantly, eliminating manual screening.
Document Verification Pipeline
Automated verification of insurance certificates, professional qualifications, and compliance certifications. Flags expiring documents and blocks assignments until renewed.
Real-Time Admin Dashboard
Complete visibility into contractor pool, active assignments, and compliance status. One-click job posting, instant contractor notifications, and live application tracking.
White-Label Client Portals
Each client gets their own branded portal with custom domain, logo, and styling. Contractors see a seamless experience while Mark manages everything from one central dashboard.
550 signups in 48 hours after launch. Now generating £10K/month retainer for ongoing development. Total build cost: £40K - 67% less than agency quotes. Mark didn't need to raise money. He just needed to ship.
Mark came to me after getting agency quotes that made his eyes water. £120K+ minimum. 6-month timeline. He didn't have that runway.
I told him I could do it for a third of the cost in 30 days. He didn't believe me until I sent him a working prototype on day 5.
The hardest part wasn't the build - it was convincing him that agencies were overcharging by 3x for the same outcome.
Core Platform
Contractor signup, AI onboarding flow, document upload
Admin Dashboard
Job creation, contractor matching, real-time notifications
Integrations
Stripe payments, email templates, document verification
Launch
Beta testing, edge case fixes, 550 signups in 48 hours
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