CASE STUDY

Captain Data Launches LinkedIn Engagement Tool in Just 4 Weeks with Orka

Goldman Sachs

Captain Data's swift launch of Alcapod, a LinkedIn engagement tool, showcases how rapid development can drive market advantage. This Chrome extension, delivered in just two weeks, empowers users to boost their content visibility, reinforcing Captain Data's commitment to innovative, user-centric solutions in the data automation space.

4 Weeks

Concept to Launch

10,000+

Users Acquired in 9 Months

Client

Captain Data provides data automation tools for businesses, helping sales and marketing teams gather and use web data more effectively without needing coding skills.

Challenge

Captain Data wanted to create a Chrome extension called Alcapod to help users increase their content visibility on LinkedIn through engagement pods. They needed this developed quickly and in a way that would work well with their existing systems.

Orka's Approach

1. Planning (1 week):

  • Met with Captain Data's team to understand requirements
  • Created a detailed product plan

2. Development and Test (3 weeks):

  • Used Angular for the frontend to match Captain Data's existing technology
  • Used Firebase for quick backend setup
  • Managed the project with Jira, assigning specific tasks to each of three developers

Results

  • Delivered the first version of Alcapod in two weeks
  • Enabled Captain Data to quickly release a new product
  • Created a tool that helps users get more engagement on their LinkedIn content
  • Built the extension in a way that fits well with Captain Data's existing technology

Client Feedback

"Orka quickly turned our idea into a working product. This allowed us to offer a new service to our customers faster than expected."

- Guillaume Odier, Co-founder, Captain Data

Key Points

  1. Rapid development is possible with careful planning and the right technology choices
  2. Using technology that matches the client's existing systems makes future updates easier
  3. Clear project documentation helps keep fast-paced projects on track
  4. Proper use of project management tools can improve team efficiency