The challenge

As Empiraa began scaling its platform, Ash recognised that relying solely on in-house resources for development was slowing execution. Many businesses in Australia hesitate to invest in external support, opting instead for a DIY approach. They often avoid investing in people and tech to address efficiency issues, even though it may be more effective in the long term to do so.

Initially, Empiraa partnered with a Melbourne-based company, TeM Group , to build its platform. However, as the business grew, they needed a different approach – combining local expertise with outsourced staff to accelerate platform development, enhance operational efficiency and save on labour cost. Ash understood the urgency of scaling efficiently, and made sure time and budget were spent effectively by leveraging the right tools and resources to accelerate growth.

Like many startups, Empiraa needed to balance quality and speed, while optimising costs.

As development progressed, Empiraa integrated their local and outsourced staff, including their one standout hire from Teamified, Swati, a software engineer, who dramatically increased their speed of execution for development.

With her strong technical expertise in Angular and proven track record, Swati immediately became integral to Empiraa’s development team, delivering high-quality work at a fraction of the cost of hiring talent in Australia.

Results and impact

The successful integration of Teamified encompasses several key points:

• Accelerated development: By integrating a highly skilled professional into Empiraa’s operations, development improved significantly comp
  ared to managing everything in-house. Empiraa was able to execute critical development sprints at a much faster pace than anticipated.
• Access to expertise: Empiraa onboarded talent like Swati, an Angular expert with the exact skills required to enhance platform functionality and development speed.
• Seamless team integration: Through regular stand-ups and direct collaboration, Teamified talent integrated smoothly into Empiraa’s operations, operating just like in-house team members.
• Cost efficiency: Teamified’s global talent network enabled Empiraa to access highly skilled developers at a fraction of
   the cost of hiring locally, supporting scalable growth while maintaining a seamless customer experience.
• Reduced administrative burden: Teamified managed HR, payroll, and onboarding for the outsourced team, significantly reducing administrative overhead for Empiraa.
  
  

Conclusion

Teamified has been a game-changer for Empiraa’s growth and remains to be a valuable outsourcing partner, providing the skilled talent and operational support they needed to scale efficiently. With a strong foundation built on strategic execution and extraordinary talent, Empiraa is well-positioned for continued growth.