Design Services
Jacob Winiecki, Simpa Networks
“Catapult looked at Simpa’s early stage business model and pilot needs from a set of different lenses – design, customer, ecosystem – that we had a hard time doing ourselves in-house. Our business model is very customer-centric, so the project with Catapult helped Simpa understand the range of tools and processes we could use to improve operations and the customer experience.”
“Catapult’s wide range of experience in the BoP space and ability to mobilize resources and respond to field resources quickly are hugely needed in the social sector.”
Gary Zieff, co-founder and President, dissigno
“They’re fun, effective, and efficient. Catapult understood the constraints of working in our market due to past experience. This saved us time and resources. Instead of educating potential partners as to the parameters of our community and market, Catapult’s prior experience working in emerging markets enabled them to get up to speed quickly for our project. This enabled us to work together quickly and efficiently.”
Cynthia Koenig, Founder, Wello
“I love the work they do — Catapult is professional, thorough, and thoughtful.”
Dr. Wendy Leonard, Executive Director, The Ihangane Project
“Catapult Design had the combined technical and developing world experience to assist us with our project in a culturally sensitive and collaborative way. I very much appreciated their ability to work side by side with Jacqueline [Rwandan maintenance director] to develop a system that addressed the needs of the people we are trying to serve. We appreciate Catapult’s ability to listen and include our Rwandan counterparts who initially wrote the proposal for the project.”
“I would recommend Catapult not only for their engineering expertise and empathetic model of engineering design, but also because they are willing to acknowledge when something is already being done by someone else. In a world where competition reigns, I was very impressed with their collaborative approach within their own industry. With limited resources, it is important to recognize that it is not necessary to reinvent the wheel simply to say it’s been done. As someone completely unfamiliar with the industry, I felt confident that I was being advised in a cost-effective, technically sound manner. Their technical knowledge is top notch, and the breadth of knowledge regarding the industry they work in is quite impressive.”
Speaking Engagements
Jerry Hildebrand, Director, Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship, University of the Pacific
“What a tour de force! Your presentation was stellar – just the kind of “road less traveled” that resonated with the students. … I have already heard from students and faculty this morning – rave reviews!”
