Client: Fast-growing fintech startup, Helsinki, Finland
Industry: Financial Technology
Duration: 14 weeks
Team Size: 3 Virtanen consultants + internal Product & Engineering teams
Overview:
A fintech startup entered a rapid growth phase, expanding its product and engineering teams from 20 to 65 in just four months. With velocity dropping and communication becoming chaotic, Virtanen was brought in to restructure their project delivery model and scale agile processes sustainably.
What We Did:
- Implemented a squad-based team structure with clear domain ownership.
- Introduced OKRs tied to sprint goals to align business strategy with product execution.
- Ran Agile Leadership workshops for new engineering leads to improve facilitation and retrospectives.
- Developed cross-team coordination rituals including demo days and backlog syncs.
What We Did:
- Delivery velocity increased by 35% within 2 months.
- Technical debt was reduced by 22% via better sprint prioritization.
- Improved team satisfaction scores, especially around clarity and autonomy.
Through a focused and adaptive approach, Virtanen helped this high-growth fintech navigate the challenges of rapid scaling without sacrificing agility or clarity.
By restructuring team workflows, enhancing leadership capabilities, and aligning delivery with strategic priorities, the organization regained control over its development pace—achieving faster results, stronger cross-team collaboration, and a healthier, more sustainable working environment.
