Glaadly: AI-Native Marketplace for Local Services

Dev, in partnered with Norwegian startup Glaadly to build an AI-native peer-to-peer marketplace from concept to funded reality. We transformed their vision into a React Native mobile platform that secured multiple angel investment rounds, leveraging AI to intelligently match service providers with customers across Norway's communities.

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Overview

Glaadly founder Martin Meen Lorvik had a bold vision: disrupt traditional peer-to-peer marketplaces by building AI into the platform's core. The goal was making household services—repairs, gardening, cleaning—as effortless as ordering a ride, while building trust through digital local communities. We became Glaadly's technical partner from day one, building native iOS and Android applications from a unified React Native codebase. The AI integration proved critical, with intelligent matching algorithms considering distance, availability, ratings, and behavior patterns to connect customers with ideal providers. Natural language processing lets users describe needs naturally, while personalization engines learn to surface increasingly relevant options. The platform launched with complete functionality: streamlined provider onboarding, effortless customer booking, integrated payments with escrow, calendar sync, real-time messaging, and robust reviews. The results validated our approach—Glaadly secured multiple funding rounds from investors impressed by the execution, with strong user retention indicating product-market fit.

Team

Deliverables

Native iOS and Android mobile applications built with React Native

AI-powered matching algorithms for service provider recommendations

Natural language processing for search and service requests

Intelligent service discovery and booking flow

Secure payment processing with escrow functionality

Real-time messaging system between customers and providers

Provider dashboard with earnings, metrics, and job management

Two-way review and rating system

Calendar integration and availability management

RESTful API architecture with microservices backend

The Dev team guided us efficiently from idea to working app. Their speed and pragmatism stand out - they excel at converting endless ideas into a practical roadmap, focusing on getting an MVP launched and gathering real user feedback.

Martin Meen Lorvik

CEO of Glaadly

Martin Meen Lorvik

CEO of Glaadly

Martin Meen Lorvik

CEO of Glaadly

From Concept to Funded Marketplace in Months

Glaadly came to us with an idea. We delivered a funded business with a platform that impressed sophisticated investors. This happened quickly because we combined strategic product thinking with AI-enhanced development workflows and deep technical expertise. The marketplace demands perfection across multiple dimensions. Service seekers need effortless discovery. Providers need professional tools. Both need trust mechanisms. The platform must handle payments, messaging, scheduling, and reviews seamlessly on mobile. We delivered this without bloat. Our AI-native architecture creates competitive advantages that compound over time. React Native enables rapid iteration while maintaining quality. The platform became Glaadly's primary fundraising tool—instead of pitching what could be built, they demonstrated working product with real traction.

From Concept to Funded Marketplace in Months

AI-Native Architecture Meets Mobile-First

Building Glaadly required solving complex challenges: mobile development, AI/ML implementation, real-time systems, payments, and scalable architecture. React Native delivered native iOS and Android apps from one codebase, accelerating development while maintaining performance. The Node.js microservices backend scales independently based on usage. PostgreSQL handles relational data while Redis provides caching and sessions. AI implementation was the most sophisticated aspect. TensorFlow-powered matching algorithms consider dozens of factors when recommending providers. Natural language processing helps users describe needs without rigid categories. Personalization engines learn from behavior to improve recommendations. Real-time features use WebSocket connections for messaging and push notifications. Payment integration meets PCI DSS standards with escrow functionality. Security and GDPR compliance were built in from the start. AWS infrastructure provides scalability and reliability with auto-scaling and monitoring.

AI-Native Architecture Meets Mobile-First

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We typically handle up to two active requests at a time, with new ones queued as they’re completed. Most deliverables are turned around within 48–72 hours, depending on complexity.

Is a retainer better than a one-off project?

If you need ongoing design support, faster turnarounds, or regular iterations, a retainer is often more cost-effective and collaborative than starting fresh each time.

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You’ll work directly with senior designers and strategists. No middle layers, no fluff—just experienced people doing the work.

Do you work with international clients?

Yes. Most of our clients are remote. We’re fully set up to collaborate across time zones with clear communication and shared tools.

What’s included in a monthly retainer?

How many requests can I make per month?

We typically handle up to two active requests at a time, with new ones queued as they’re completed. Most deliverables are turned around within 48–72 hours, depending on complexity.

Is a retainer better than a one-off project?

If you need ongoing design support, faster turnarounds, or regular iterations, a retainer is often more cost-effective and collaborative than starting fresh each time.

Who will I be working with?

You’ll work directly with senior designers and strategists. No middle layers, no fluff—just experienced people doing the work.

Do you work with international clients?

Yes. Most of our clients are remote. We’re fully set up to collaborate across time zones with clear communication and shared tools.

What’s included in a monthly retainer?

How many requests can I make per month?

We typically handle up to two active requests at a time, with new ones queued as they’re completed. Most deliverables are turned around within 48–72 hours, depending on complexity.

Is a retainer better than a one-off project?

If you need ongoing design support, faster turnarounds, or regular iterations, a retainer is often more cost-effective and collaborative than starting fresh each time.

Who will I be working with?

You’ll work directly with senior designers and strategists. No middle layers, no fluff—just experienced people doing the work.

Do you work with international clients?

Yes. Most of our clients are remote. We’re fully set up to collaborate across time zones with clear communication and shared tools.

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Karl Johans gate 25. Oslo Norway

devin.no

Let's talk shop

team@devin.no

Karl Johans gate 25. Oslo Norway