Hapony: Building a High-Performance Tech Team to Power a Video Conferencing System

Industry: SaaS | Product: Video-Conferencing Platform | Region: USA → India 

The Challenge 

Hapony, a U.S.-based startup aiming to enter the crowded video-conferencing space, needed to build a high-performance, scalable product in record time. Their core challenge: finding the right talent to execute their vision without breaking the bank or getting bogged down by international hiring regulations. 

Key issues they faced: 

• Access to Skilled Talent: Hapony required experienced engineers and UI/UX designers with deep knowledge of WebRTC, real-time infrastructure, and modern frontend technologies. 
• Speed to Execution: With investor timelines looming, they needed to hit the ground running and build their MVP within 6 months. 
• No Local Entity in India: While India was their target market for hiring, they didn’t have a legal presence or operational setup in the region. 
• Need for Operational Simplicity: They wanted one partner to handle recruitment, HR, payroll, workspace, and day-to-day team coordination. 

The DevX Solution 

DevX became Hapony’s India-based tech partner and operational backbone, delivering a full-stack solution to build and manage their offshore team. 

Dedicated Team Setup 

• Built Hapony’s India-based tech and design team from scratch—comprising backend/frontend engineers, mobile developers, QA specialists, and UI/UX designers. 
• Completed hiring and onboarding of a 14-member team within 6 weeks. 

End-to-End Talent Operations 

• DevX acted as the official Indian employer for all team members under our local service arm. 
• Took charge of: 
  • Drafting compliant offer letters and contracts 
  • Managing HR processes 
  • Handling payroll, taxation, and employee benefits 
  • Providing IT asset management and remote setup support 

Workspace & Infrastructure Support 

• Enabled a hybrid work model: 
  • Offered remote flexibility 
  • Provided coworking access with full tech setup and support 
• Managed monthly operations including attendance tracking, team well-being, and workspace needs. 

The Results 

Result 

‍Team Size Built 

14 

Time to Setup 

6 weeks 

Cost Optimization 

~65% vs U.S. hiring 

Legal & Payroll Issues 

0

Client Testimonial 

“We were looking for a reliable partner in India, and DevX delivered beyond expectations. They not only helped us hire the right people quickly but also handled everything from payroll to workspace and HR. We were able to focus on product while they took care of the rest.” 
— Hapony 

Why It Worked 

• Local Expertise: DevX’s India-based talent and HR teams knew how to move fast while staying compliant. 
• All-in-One Partner: From hiring to workspace to payroll—everything was managed under one roof. 
• Zero Setup Overhead: Hapony didn’t need to register a local entity or handle any legal or tax formalities.