ekipa vs OrchidBox

The global marketplace for software teams

ekipa is the global marketplace for software teams.

ekipa helps customers get their software projects done (or IT problems resolved) by matching projects/problems with best-suitable teams.
Importantly, teams are co-located, vetted and have experience (technology, domain, industry) in specific customer problems.

Ekipa addresses:
the outsourcing partner search problem (so far partners are sought with help of Google or own network),
partner quality check problem (teams are vetted) and
delivery risk problem (teams work in agile way where frequent delivery decreses the risk of the final delivery failure)

OrchidBox is a mini smart terrarium that you can put anywhere.

OrchidBox is a self-contained automated environment for plants that you can put anywhere. OrchidBox uses real, precision, horticulture-grade components that work, allowing you to grow even the most difficult-to-grow plants like miniature orchids and venus fly traps. Water only twice per month.