Hapony: Launching a Real-Time Video Platform with a Full-Stack Offshore Team in India

Services we provided:

Talent Acquisition
Product Engineering
Infrastructure Setup
Compliance & HR Operations

Challenge

Building a Real-Time Product Without Local Talent, Time, or Infrastructure

Hapony, a U.S.-based SaaS startup, was building a video conferencing platform to challenge industry incumbents. The product vision was clear — low-latency performance, modern UX, and mobile-ready from day one.

But execution was blocked by:

• Difficulty finding real-time and WebRTC-savvy engineers locally

• Pressure to deliver MVP in under 6 months

• No legal entity or hiring capability in India

• A desire for simplicity — one partner to handle talent, infra, payroll, and compliance

They needed a complete, compliant offshore delivery setup — fast.

Client Testimonial

“We were looking for a reliable partner in India, and M91 delivered beyond expectations. They helped us hire the right team, manage compliance, and provide the environment to build our product without distractions.”
— Hapony

Solution

01 | Fast, Targeted Team Setup — Built for Real-Time Systems

We didn’t just build a team. We built Hapony’s first product squad.

In under 6 weeks, M91 assembled a 14-member team with:

• Engineers experienced in WebRTC, signaling protocols, and scalable architecture

• Designers who could simplify real-time interactions across devices

• QA and mobile developers to ensure performance across platforms

All hiring was handled by M91 — from sourcing to onboarding — while final interviews and approvals came from Hapony’s core team.

02 Full Infrastructure & Hybrid Work Enablement

Office or remote — developers were delivery-ready from day one

We provided:

• Pre-equipped co-working access for hybrid teams

• Remote setup with secured asset provisioning and support

• Collaboration tooling and access controls integrated with Hapony’s U.S. systems

This meant no IT delays, hardware bottlenecks, or handover gaps — just a productive engineering environment.

03 | Ongoing Compliance & HR Ops

Fully managed — from contracts to payroll

Hapony didn’t need to form a local entity. M91 handled:

• Compliant offer letters and employment contracts under Indian law

• Monthly payroll, tax filings, and statutory contributions

• Employee benefits and documentation

• Ongoing HR support and team well-being

All compliance risks were covered under our framework — ensuring Hapony could scale without legal exposure.

Positions Hired:

• Frontend Engineers (React, WebRTC)

• Backend Engineers (Node, Media APIs)

• Mobile Developers (Flutter)

• UI/UX Designers

• QA Engineers

Technologies Used:

• React, NodeJS

• WebRTC, Socket.IO

• Flutter

• MongoDB

• REST APIs, Media Streaming

• CI/CD & Auth Systems

Key Results and Long-Term Wins

14 Engineers Embedded and Active in 6 Weeks

The team was up, integrated, and shipping code within the first sprint cycle.

MVP Launched in 6 Months

Despite the complexity of real-time video infrastructure, Hapony shipped its MVP on time.

~65% Cost Savings

India-based hiring via M91 reduced total engineering costs without compromising on skill or speed.

Zero Compliance or Payroll Gaps

All hiring, payroll, and HR ops were fully managed — allowing Hapony to avoid legal setup or tax filings in India.

Team Built to Scale Beyond MVP

With the core team in place, Hapony is now positioned to grow feature velocity and user adoption.

Why It Worked

Real-Time Talent, Real Fast: Engineers with direct WebRTC and media stack experience — not just generalists.

One Partner, Zero Gaps: From hiring to infra to compliance — everything under one roof.

Client in Control, M91 in Execution: Hapony set the roadmap. We made it possible to hit it.

Compliant, Productive, Scalable: No shortcuts — just a secure, scalable foundation to build on.

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