Together
A peer-to-peer marketplace for local and flexible work
weeks from MVP kickoff to first mobile prototype
user personas connected (Task Posters & Flexible Workers)
seamless job posting and matching flow
technical debt at launch, built entirely on scalable, modern stack
- COUNTRY United States
- INDUSTRY Marketplace
- PEOPLE INVOLVED 3
The Problem
Busy professionals often need help — household chores, errands, or small one-off tasks — but don’t have a reliable, structured way to find trustworthy help on demand. At the same time, students and part-time workers are constantly searching for flexible ways to earn extra income without committing to long-term contracts or rigid schedules.
The market is fragmented. Informal local groups lack reliability; gig platforms often feel impersonal and oversaturated. Together was designed to bridge that gap — making local task exchange simple, fair, and frictionless.
The Solution
We helped the founders of Together launch a cross-platform MVP that connects people who need help (“Task Posters”) with those offering flexible services (“Flexible Workers”).
Using our 4-Step MVP Framework, we designed and developed a mobile-first product that allows users to post, browse, and complete tasks in minutes, with built-in payments, profiles, and simple communication tools to ensure trust from day one.
Key Features
User Profiles
➔ Simple, verified profiles for both posters and workers
➔ Display ratings, availability, and task history
➔ Designed to build transparency and credibility across the platform
Job Posting & Browsing
➔ Post or browse nearby tasks instantly
➔ Tasks include key details: title, description, time, budget, and photo
➔ Workers can filter by category or proximity
Payment Integration
➔ Secure, instant payments via Stripe
➔ Posters pay upon task confirmation; workers receive funds automatically
➔ Admin access for managing payouts and disputes
Ratings & Reviews
➔ Two-way review system that builds accountability
➔ Integrated with profiles for future trust scoring
In-App Messaging
➔ Lightweight chat for coordination before and after acceptance
➔ Built on Firebase for real-time reliability
Impact
The Together MVP laid the foundation for a new kind of local exchange — personal, fair, and mobile-first. It gives both sides of the marketplace a reason to trust and return.
For task posters ➔ Find reliable, local help without scrolling endless listings
For workers ➔ Access flexible earning opportunities that fit around studies or other work
For the platform ➔ Built-in trust, seamless payments, and ready scalability for growth
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