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InspiringApps designs and builds mobile, web, and custom apps, providing strategic business solutions and immersive experiences. Our mission guides us to transform ideas into reality. Yes, we build web and mobile apps, but what we offer is something above and beyond that. What we offer is inspiration.

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InspiringApps is an award-winning mobile and web app design and development company based in Boulder, Austin, Portland, Orlando, and beyond. We help clients bring ideas to life through custom apps for phones, tablets, wearables, and other smart devices.

At InspiringApps, our expert designers and developers create amazing solutions for some of the largest brands in the world. And our team is the not-so-hidden treasure behind the success of our work.

We’re inspired by the world around us. You can find us at the intersection of art and technology, professionalism and creativity, embracing experience, and seeking innovation. We are passionate about our craft and united in our desire to build products that make a real difference. By applying our talents, abilities, and empathetic approach to app development and design, we break down barriers and help make it a little easier to live our best lives.

We create strong partnerships with inspired companies, helping companies to positively impact their employees, customers, and communities. InspiringApps’ clients say we aren’t like vendors; we feel like part of their internal teams.

We believe our strong company culture fosters loyalty, creativity, and motivation. We are selective in our hiring and have gathered a diverse and accomplished group, deep with app design and development experts. And about half our team has worked together for at least five years, providing a cohesion that’s unusual in the software industry. Today, our virtual and established team enables us to passionately dig into projects alongside our clients.

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Boulder, CO

Founded

200+ Apps

Mobile & Web

17 years

In Business

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We've created an ecosystem with our employees that prioritizes a great company culture, value-driven work, and a healthy work-life balance. The results are felt far beyond our InspiringApps employees and community, and that's because—

Inspired Employees Make InspiringApps.

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Business & Strategy

Going Digital: The Subtle Moves That Achieve Real Transformation

A decade back, going digital promised everything: smarter systems, streamlined work, freedom to focus on what matters. Today those promises echo in AI pitches, but the first wave left a different legacy—bloated organizations, impenetrable tech stacks, revolving consultants, and offshore initiatives that cut costs but often quality too. The numbers tell the story: productivity dropped for five straight quarters through May, a first since 1948. Yet in this landscape of unfulfilled digital promises, some companies are actually transforming. They’re not chasing wholesale change or betting everything on AI. Instead, they’re finding specific opportunities where markets contract, moving precisely, proving what we learned during the pandemic—rapid change is possible when the target is clear. Where Markets Reveal Opportunity Market shifts expose where digital solutions matter most. Housing slowdowns reveal gaps in lending and closing processes. Security breaches point to teams needing better tools. Travel industry price wars show the limits of dated booking systems. Climate pressures push power grids toward smarter solutions. The pandemic proved organizations can change rapidly when they have to. That capability didn’t disappear; we just need to channel it deliberately. Elements That Work Some companies build better digital products by starting with two questions: What exactly needs fixing? What tools already exist in the marketplace? Infrastructure That Scales Modern platforms need to handle multiple brands and integrate with existing systems. But complexity doesn’t have to mean confusion. The best solutions grow naturally with your business. Data That Shapes Decisions Raw numbers rarely tell the full story. Context transforms data into insight. Successful companies identify which metrics actually influence customer behavior and business outcomes, then act on those patterns. Customer Experience That Fits Good digital tools match existing workflows. Great ones remove friction while preserving what works. Understanding how users actually spend their days—their routines, shortcuts, and pain points—reveals where technology can help most. Real Results in Action FNF: Clearing the Path in Real Estate FNF began with a question: What slows property deals? Their inHere platform answered by: Reaching 76% adoption in 18 months Boosting team capacity Unifying multiple brands Giving customers more control Yoürs: Making Home Ownership Accessible While FNF streamlined existing processes, Yoürs spotted a gap: young professionals watching home ownership drift out of reach. Their platform will connect potential co-owners. Their recent acceptance into TechVenture Accelerator Boulder suggests they’ve found an underserved market. Common Threads in Successful Projects Our work with hundreds of companies reveals patterns in successful digital projects. Five elements stand out: 1. Platform Clarity Technical choices flow from strategy. Successful platforms connect methodically across brands and grow incrementally. Simple interfaces outlast complex ones. 2. Security by Design For companies like FNF, security transforms the business model itself. When protection and verification weave through every interaction, trust becomes measurable. FNF achieved 80% fraud reduction, which opened new possibilities for the entire industry. 3. Design Through Understanding Multiple perspectives build better products. Direct observation shows what users do. Interviews reveal why they do it. Usage data confirms patterns. Regular feedback catches gaps. Both FNF and Yoürs prove that deep user understanding leads to rapid adoption. 4. Teams That Talk Problems surface faster in open conversations. Cross-department collaboration speeds solutions. Progress needs measurement, but not micromanagement. 5. Partnership That Grow The right partners multiply capabilities. Skills complement. Knowledge flows both ways. Time strengthens these bonds. Start Where You Are Digital transformation doesn’t require massive budgets or complete overhauls. Start with one clear problem. Test solutions quickly. Listen to users. Let your team adapt. Find partners who understand your goals. At InspiringApps, we help companies take these first focused steps. Want to explore what makes sense for your business? Let’s talk.

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Client Projects

On the Move: inHere Brings Real Estate Process to the Digital World

Real estate transactions are akin to a game of Jenga but with high stakes and life-changing decisions. Multiple agents, buyers and sellers, lawyers, financial professionals, and inspectors, each with specific needs and responsibilities, work together simultaneously—and on a relatively short timeline. One missed email or delayed report can send the transaction tumbling. Fidelity National Financial (FNF) is a monolith in real estate finance, with a decades-long history of serving home buyers and sellers through 52 disparate brands. FNF leadership understood the inherent chaos of the real estate transaction process and knew there was a better way—one that simplified the process for buyers, sellers, and professionals. With the expert support of InspiringApps—a renowned app development company celebrated for crafting stunning and functional digital experiences—the inHere platform is redefining transparency, user-friendliness, and security standards. Digital Solutions With a Personal Touch Residential real estate is a personal transaction in a relatively small circle. Real estate agents find clients through word of mouth, referring other parties to professionals in their circle. An escrow agent may work closely with a specific title person who knows a lender who works with the same lawyer during each transaction. The process is local, personal, and intimate, which can be challenging to duplicate in the digital space. “What’s unique about the real estate industry and what’s unique about inHere is it’s not a simple two-party transaction. It’s not, “I order something online on Amazon, and I get it.” It’s not, “I order my pizza, and I track it, and I get it,” Jason Nadeau, Chief Digital Officer and Chief AI Officer at FNF, explains. The FNF and InspiringApps teams approached the project by answering this question: “How do we build more transparency and mitigate risk while maintaining a personal touch?”  Building software at scale for all these transactions, and software that can help facilitate these transactions more transparently, has to capture that friendly or familiar relationship you’re used to. That person-to-person relationship has to carry over to the technology. At the same time, technology must simplify complex processes and catch fraud, an increasingly common problem in real estate transactions. Building the Future of Real Estate Despite their drive to innovate, FNF is still, at the core, a real estate company.  “In [searching for a partner for the inHere experience platform], we sought somebody with extensive experience outside the real estate industry. Someone who could bring us ideas and innovation from other industries that we may not have considered,” Jason said. InspiringApps was crucial in developing the inHere platform, bringing fresh perspectives and asking critical questions that enhanced the user experience. InspiringApps developers and designers are known for their up-to-date knowledge of UI and UX best practices. This expertise was instrumental in creating a platform that meets and exceeds FNF’s and its users’ high standards. A collaborative development process marked the partnership between Fidelity and InspiringApps. This synergy ensured that the platform was built to meet the exacting standards of both companies and the needs of real estate transaction stakeholders, from “Your offer has been submitted” to “Congrats—here are the keys to your new home!” The result is a robust, user-friendly platform that addresses the unique challenges of real estate transactions while providing a seamless digital experience. An Award Winning Partnership The inHere platform was rolled out to title partners within FNF, touching millions of transactions and mitigating early-stage risks. Its successful implementation is a testament to the power of collaboration and the importance of keeping the project focused on end users.  The tech industry also took notice. In August 2023, Fast Company awarded the inHere app an honorable mention in the Security category of their Innovation by Design Awards, one of the most sought-after awards in the design industry. inHere joined an impressive roster of peers—including Adobe, PepsiCo, and Canva—in a celebration of functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, and business influence.   “If you’d asked me when we started this journey if this software would be award-winning, I would have never believed you. I thought we built great, fit-for-purpose software, but it was not award-winning compared to other cool things. But frankly, I can see why it did,” Jason explains. Fidelity and InspiringApps continue their commitment to innovation and excellence by continually refining and improving the platform. Designing Digital Futures Transforming real estate transactions from a local, personal, in-person process to a seamless digital destination has been both challenging and rewarding. The development of the inHere platform, supported by InspiringApps, showcases how advanced technology can transform complex business processes. By focusing on end users’ needs and leveraging a trusted partner’s expertise, Fidelity has set a new standard for the real estate industry. As we look to the future, the inHere platform will continue to evolve, driving efficiency, transparency, and security in real estate transactions. This case study is a powerful example of how digital solutions can revolutionize traditional business practices. Are you ready to join the digital revolution? Partner with InspiringApps to transform your business processes and achieve new heights of efficiency and innovation.

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AI Questions To Ask Before Selecting a Digital Product Partner

Selecting an AI-savvy digital product partner is daunting. Choose wrong, and you risk ethical missteps, poor user experience, or ineffective AI integration. The consequences? Wasted resources, damaged reputation, and missed opportunities. Don’t leave your AI product to chance. Our guide offers crucial questions to ask, helping you identify a partner who prioritizes responsible AI, user-centric design, and ethical considerations.   AI Integration Essentials: Questions To Ask Your Developer AI integration is reshaping digital products, but not all approaches are equal. Understanding a partner’s AI expertise is crucial for project success. These questions will reveal their capability to implement AI responsibly and effectively.  How do you integrate AI while maintaining privacy and security? When selecting a digital product partner for AI integration, look for a company that prioritizes: On-device processing where possible to keep user data secure. Clear protocols for handling data when server-side processing is needed. Obtaining explicit user consent for data sharing with third-party AI services. Transparency with users about AI implementation. A strong partner should be able to articulate their approach clearly while staying one step ahead of evolving AI technologies and privacy regulations.  “Real people—real intelligence. The right team will tap into AI’s potential the right way. That means prioritizing user privacy and ethical considerations as they do for every implementation.”KRISTIN MOLINA, MARKETING MANAGER | INSPIRINGAPPS What’s your experience in enhancing user experiences with AI? An ideal partner will carefully integrate AI features to enhance, rather than complicate, user experience. Look for: Examples of how they’ve integrated AI capabilities while strongly emphasizing user privacy and data security. Instances where they’ve used AI to save time, improve quality, or analyze data in new ways that directly benefit the user experience. A balanced approach that taps into AI’s potential while ensuring the technology doesn’t overwhelm or confuse users. Transparency in how AI is implemented ensures users understand when and how AI is used to enhance their experience. How do you ensure ethical AI practices? Look for a partner that: Actively works to identify and mitigate potential biases in AI systems. Advocates for human oversight in AI processes. Complies with AI-related regulations. Regularly audits their AI use. Helps clients to maintain responsible AI use. Considers AI’s long-term impacts and sustainability. Continuously learns and adapts to new developments in AI ethics. Can you provide examples of AI solving real business challenges? A responsible partner should provide examples of AI implementations that serve specific business purposes rather than using AI for its own sake. Look for cases where AI has been used to save time, improve quality, or analyze data in new ways. Examples should focus on practical, ethical, and user-centric AI applications that directly address business challenges while aligning with a philosophy of responsible AI integration. How do you balance AI automation with human oversight? Look for a partner who emphasizes the importance of human judgment alongside AI capabilities. They should describe a process where AI augments human decision-making rather than replacing it entirely.   Responsible AI Implementation: The Non-Negotiables Responsible AI implementation should be non-negotiable. Use these questions to ensure your potential partner’s AI approach is transparent, unbiased, and aligned with the highest standards in responsible AI development. How do you ensure transparency in AI features? Look for a commitment to clear communication about AI use in the product, possibly including in-app explanations of how AI is used and how it affects user experience. How do you prevent bias in AI algorithms? Look for a detailed approach to identifying and mitigating bias, including diverse data sets, regular testing, and a willingness to adjust algorithms when bias is detected. How do you approach data minimization? Ask how the partner minimizes data use—do they process data directly on devices or use techniques like anonymization? What’s your process for ongoing AI system improvements? Look for a systematic approach to evaluating AI performance, gathering user feedback, and iteratively improving AI features over time.   AI-Enhanced User Experiences: How To Create More Engaging Products When implemented thoughtfully, AI can enhance user experiences. The following questions will help you understand how a potential partner leverages AI to create more engaging, personalized, and accessible digital products. How do you personalize digital products with AI? Look for examples of how AI can tailor content, recommendations, or interfaces based on user behavior and preferences while respecting privacy. How does AI improve accessibility? For example, AI can enhance features like voice recognition, text-to-speech, or adaptive interfaces to make apps more accessible to all users. How do you balance automation with human touch in user interactions? Look for an understanding of when AI is appropriate, when human interaction is preferable, and what strategies to integrate both seamlessly. Can you provide examples of how AI has enhanced user engagement in your previous projects? Ask for concrete case studies demonstrating measurable improvements in user engagement through AI implementation. Remember, the right partner should have technical expertise and a clear understanding of AI implementation’s ethical implications and responsibilities.   Our Approach to AI: InspiringApps Philosophy At InspiringApps, we don’t just integrate AI—we do it responsibly. Our AI philosophy: Prioritizes user needs and privacy Solves real problems without compromising ethical standards Continuous innovation in AI with a focus on responsibility and transparency Let’s shape the future of AI together.  

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Working with the right people makes all the difference.

Local partners

While many app development companies utilize off-shore resources, we don’t outsource any part of our projects. This enables us to quickly build trust and truly collaborate with our clients, as we immerse ourselves in understanding what you desire to accomplish.

Bright minds

We are selective in our hiring and have gathered a diverse and accomplished group, deep with app design and development experts. We strive for excellence in our craft and value team players who are passionate about building great products.

Cohesive team

About half our team has worked together for at least five years, providing a cohesion that’s unusual in the software industry. We even like each other enough to play together — from weekly lunches to frequent outings, we enjoy sharing life.

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Our culture is one of our most valuable assets. Fifteen years ago, we set out to create a safe, open environment for employees to grow and thrive. We committed to hiring a diverse staff that represented and embraced our core values and we listened to them. Year after year, our work pays off with an official Great Places to Work ® Certification™ validated by our fabulous team.

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Our Rebrand Story

In early 2021, we set out to capture the aesthetics and vibrancy of InspiringApps with a purposeful design—a long-standing process for clients we finally incorporated into our brand. The new design brings the essence of InspiringApps together: mountains from the company’s headquarters, coding symbols representing our development work, and our “IA” initials— all part of our commitment to inspiring our clients. InspiringApps is anchored to best practices and inspired by new trends; we’re an inclusive group of employees who care deeply about what we do and are dedicated to bringing solutions to customers. The new logo reflects all of this and so much more.

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