Let me be honest: Zotech Designs started because we were tired.
Tired of overpriced software quotes. Tired of unnecessary meetings. Tired of seeing clients pay $400 an hour while the developer doing all the work gets $40—and still has to ask if they’re allowed to push code.
So we thought… nah.
There’s got to be a better way.
From Frustration to Foundation
Back in 2019, we started Zotech Company Ltd—just three of us: me, Blaise, and Leo. We were trying to build our own thing, but every time we looked for software services, we found the same story: too many layers, too many middlemen, and a whole lot of money going to people who weren’t actually doing the work.
That’s when the idea for Zotech Designs started forming. In 2022, we made it official.
We said, “What if we build a place where freelance developers actually get paid what they’re worth—and clients only pay for what really matters?”
Wild idea, right?
Our Very Complicated Strategy: Cut the Fluff
Here’s the model: keep it lean, keep it fair.
At Zotech, we work with a tight crew of three co-founders (that’s us), seven trusted contractors, and a growing network of freelance talent through a tool we built called WorkAmNow. We stay involved in every project—not just managing, but actually writing code and making sure nothing catches fire. That way, things move faster, and fewer things actually do catch fire.
We don’t do bloated processes. No corporate nonsense. You talk to one of us, and you know who’s building your project—and where your money’s going.
Instead of charging you $400/hour and paying the developer a fraction of that, we keep it honest. You pay closer to the developer rate, the developer earns more, and everyone walks away happy. Revolutionary, I know.
Who We Work With (Hint: It’s Not Just Anyone)
We’re not out here pitching every company with a budget and a dream. We build with people doing impactful work—healthcare providers, educators, founders solving real problems. Not just another “Uber for alpacas” startup.
One of our clients, Paramount Health & Wellness PLLC in Portsmouth, Virginia, came to us for a website. A year later, they’ve gone from opening three days a week to six. More patients, more access, real growth. That’s the kind of work that hits different.
Then there’s the University of Buea—the biggest university in the Southwest region, third largest in the country, and the top science university in the nation. Working with them pushed our systems to handle scale, complexity, and academic-level expectations. And yeah, we held our own.
The Road’s Been… Bumpy
Let’s not pretend it’s been perfect.
There was the client we gave a great deal to—paid the first installment, we built 75% of the project… and then? Silence. Ghosted. We still check the email sometimes, just in case. (Spoiler: they’re still not there.)
Finding great developers hasn’t been easy either. Not just smart ones—but reliable, communicative, collaborative ones. The kind you can trust with a deadline and not have to chase down. But over time, we’ve built a small circle of devs who deliver—and that’s been one of the biggest wins.
Why We’re Sharing This
We’re telling this story because it’s where it all started. Not in a boardroom. Not with investors or pitch decks. Just three people, a frustrating experience, and an idea to build something leaner, more honest, and more human.
This is the first post in a new series about how we work, what we’ve learned, and where we’re going. If you’re a founder tired of overpriced quotes, or a developer tired of middle layers and micro-managers, we get it.
And we’re building for you.
More to come.
