SciPhD & Flamingo – Using ACES and AI To Power Careers In Science
Background
A PhD in biochemistry shouldn’t feel like a liability on a job application, but for many scientists, that’s exactly how it feels. SciPhD wanted to change that with their Flamingo platform.
To deliver on that mission at scale, SciPhD needed more than a development vendor. They needed a committed technical partner who could build fast, iterate continuously, and grow alongside their product.
Since 2018, that partner has been Mindgrub.
The Opportunity
Scientists know their work. What they often struggle with is translating that work into a compelling resume or interview. Some scientists may also need assistance understanding the business of science and honing communication, leadership, and financial literacy skills.
SciPhD recognized this largely unaddressed gap in the market: there wasn’t a tool PhD-level candidates could use as a career launch pad. SciPhD envisioned a comprehensive platform, designed to generate tailored resumes on demand and coach scientists to navigate the job hunt successfully.
Flamingo was the answer, but building it was only the beginning. The real opportunity was to keep Flamingo evolving alongside SciPhD’s growing subscriber base and ever-changing job market. A partnership without friction of constant re-engagement, new contracts, or delays would keep Flamingo’s momentum going.
That’s where ACES came in.
“Mindgrub never disappoints. Best business decision we ever made was working with Mindgrub.”
ACES user since 2018
Our Approach
After completing an initial site migration and launching Flamingo in 2018, SciPhD entered their first ACES (Application, Creative, and Environment Support) agreement with Mindgrub, and haven’t looked back since.
ACES is Mindgrub’s always-on support and enhancement model, designed to protect what clients have built and power what comes next. Rather than treating each new feature or fix as a new project requiring a new statement of work, ACES gives clients a direct, ongoing connection to Mindgrub’s development and design team for true Application, Creative, Environment Support. Submit a ticket, get a fix. No renegotiation required. No ramp-up. No delays.
ACES clients get:
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Flexible, on-demand support across code, content, and infrastructure
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Predictable monthly engagement models
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A continuous partnership that keeps products evolving — and thriving
Over the course of five years, this model has allowed Mindgrub to function less like a vendor and more like an embedded extension of SciPhD’s product team. The ACES partnership gave SciPhD a dedicated Mindgrub developer who is always up to speed and able to deliver improvements efficiently, saving their team time and money. This type of collaboration keeps Mindgrub ready to move the moment SciPhD has a new vision to pursue.
Flamingo: What We Built
Mindgrub has expanded and enhanced SciPhD’s flagship subscriber product, Flamingo, through steady feature development, AI integration, and infrastructure improvements.
