Case Study: Humans Deliver – BreakBuddy

From Vision to Startup-Ready MVP in Record Time

The Challenge

BreakBuddy, a consumer-facing app under Humans Deliver, aims to solve a seemingly simple problem: helping users structure and track their breaks in a way that promotes productivity and wellness.

Existing tools in the market were clunky, hard to adopt, and not designed for daily use. What BreakBuddy needed was an app that was lightweight, intuitive, and engaging, something users would want to come back to throughout their day.

For founder John McClymont, the challenge was a product-market fit, and as an early-stage startup founder, he faced:

A limited runway: he needed a working MVP quickly to validate the idea.

A limited runway

he needed a working MVP quickly to validate the idea.

Investor expectationS

A polished prototype was needed for pitches.

User adoption risk

The app had to be simple enough to fit naturally into personal and workplace routines.

Scalability needs

The MVP had to be built lean, but with the foundation to grow into a commercial SaaS product.

John turned to Dream Beyond because he knew that we had a deep understanding of the Supply Chain industry, which we showcased in Stacket WMS, and our ability to understand startup realities, translate vision into execution, and deliver a scalable MVP without waste

The Solution

Dream Beyond partnered with John to design and develop BreakBuddy from scratch, treating the
project as a journey of startup enablement.

High-Fidelity Prototype

Created in Figma and presented to investors for early validation and feedback.

Lean MVP

Developed with only the most essential features, break scheduling, tracking, and lightweight notifications.

User-Centric Desig

A clean, simple UI/UX that made adoption easy and enjoyable.

Scalable Architecture

Built with flexibility so the app could evolve with feedback and future demand.

Roadmap Clarity

Provided John with a clear plan for phased growth beyond MVP.

Delivery was fast, enabling BreakBuddy to reach early users and be in front of significant prospects

The Results

In less than 8 weeks, the first version of BreakBuddy achieved exactly what it needed to:

A beautiful, aesthetically pleasing high-fidelity Figma prototype to be taken in front of the investors.
A working MVP ready for demo and investor pitches.
Validation of the concept with early users, who praised its simplicity compared to existing tools.
Positive investor reactions, with the prototype opening doors to meetings with industry giants like FedEx and UPS, as well as major restaurant chains including McDonald’s

Founder confidence: John had a tangible product to test, refine, and grow.

The Relationship

John was quick to praise the partnership:

John McClymont BreakBuddy

Dream Beyond brought my vision to life with speed, clarity, and trust. BreakBuddy wouldn’t exist without them

The relationship continues today, with Dream Beyond providing support, enhancements, and roadmap development as BreakBuddy transitions from MVP to broader adoption.

Why It Matters

For startups, execution speed and usability often make the difference between
staying an idea and becoming a real business.

BreakBuddy demonstrates the Dream Beyond difference:

We build software that helps founders move from vision to MVP fast.

We prioritize usability and scalability, ensuring products are loved by users and trusted by investors.

We act as long-term partners, staying committed as startups grow.

One-Sentence Summary

We helped BreakBuddy transition from an idea to a startup-ready MVP by building a lightweight, intuitive mobile app in record time, enabling investor pitches, early adoption, and a clear path to scale

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Case Study: Humans Deliver – BreakBuddy