Dappsco

Dappsco is a nearshore development firm founded in 2016 on Colombia's coast by CEO Carlos, who assembled a team to bridge Latin American talent with North American business standards. The company has grown to 35 professionals across Colombia, Florida, and Colorado. Rather than positioning itself as a large outsourcing vendor, Dappsco structures work around three tiered team offerings—Agile Launch, Scale, and Precision—each sized for different project phases and complexity levels. The firm charges $42/hr for early-stage MVPs (one semi-senior developer), $47/hr for post-MVP growth (developer plus QA), and $57/hr for complex builds requiring senior leadership. All work operates within EST/CT time zones, guaranteeing minimum four-hour daily overlap with U.S.-based clients.

Services and capabilities

Dappsco's core offering revolves around custom software development delivered through what it calls "stream-aligned teams," inspired by the Skunk Works model. Each team owns end-to-end product responsibility, from discovery through launch and evolution. The Agile Launch Team suits founders and CTOs testing ideas on a budget—one semi-senior developer with optional project management and technical mentorship included. The Scale Team adds a QA specialist to post-MVP products seeking predictable growth; here, the developer handles planning, development, testing, and deployment. The Precision Team layers a senior developer, a mentored semi-senior, and a QA specialist for mission-critical work, deep refactoring, or AI-heavy initiatives.

The company works across mobile and frontend (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, React, Vue.js), backend and infrastructure (Node.js, Python, Docker, Kafka, Redis), and AI/computer vision (C, C++, OpenCV, YOLO, TensorFlow, Nvidia DeepStream). Work follows a six-phase methodology: discovery via collaborative workshops, proposal with flexible engagement models (hourly, fixed, or progressive), planning to align scope and timeline, two-week sprint cycles with working software increments, embedded QA from day one, and post-launch support through tailored retainers. Projects start around $20k–$100k for an MVP, though hourly and dedicated developer arrangements are available.

Two delivery modes are offered: Full Project Delivery, where Dappsco owns the roadmap and releases, and Staff Augmentation, placing vetted developers into existing workflows. Clients own 100% of source code and IP from day one, with NDAs and detailed IP-transfer agreements.

Notable work

Maxwell Leadership engaged Dappsco to build a mobile-first e-learning platform for video-based leadership courses with intuitive UX; Chief of Innovation Andrés Friede noted the work was completed on time with strong documentation and weekly project updates. Plankk, a wellness company, commissioned a branded, scalable fitness app for training programs and community engagement. Mr. Bumper required a real-time field app for mobile technicians to quote, invoice, and manage repairs—Owner Paul Smit credited the team with building transparent invoicing that impressed customers. A Financial Services Company CEO, Roger Chinchilla, praised the team's empathy and focus on user outcomes. Refundo is a tax automation platform built by Dappsco that processes tax documents. Greg Wiley, CPO at Plankk, highlighted that Dappsco prioritizes end results over billable hours, distinguishing it from agencies pushing change orders.

Industries served include IoT and smart devices (smart-home cameras, pet monitoring), inventory and logistics (dashboards, mobile-first systems), fintech and tax solutions (AI-driven automation), education and e-learning, automotive and home services, healthcare and nutrition, and fitness and wellness.

How they work

Engagement begins with discovery workshops to understand vision, business goals, and user needs. Dappsco then proposes an engagement model—hourly, fixed-price, or progressive—suited to clarity and budget. Planning aligns both teams on roadmap, timeline, and resources. Development happens in two-week sprints delivering working software with fast feedback loops. QA is embedded from day one of each sprint, using automated test suites and senior code review. After launch, the company transitions to support or DevOps retainers, scope and fees agreed upfront. Team can onboard within 7–10 business days of contract signature. EST/CT overlap provides minimum four hours daily; typically six hours of live collaboration. Project management via Agile (Scrum/Kanban) is included at no extra cost when Dappsco leads delivery.

Team and credentials

Founded by Carlos in 2016, the company operates 35 professionals across Colombia, Florida, and Colorado. Core team members include Carlos A. (CEO), Carlos D. (CCO), and specialists in development, QA, project management, and HR. No formal certifications (ISO, SOC 2, HIPAA) are mentioned in the source. The firm emphasizes a mentorship program where senior developers guide rising talent; team members are described as self-managed, taking ownership of deliverables. Client testimonials on the website carry 5.0 ratings (Maxwell, Mr. Bumper, Plankk, Financial Services Company example). No Clutch, G2, or other third-party directory ratings are cited.