Developing an AI-powered lightning risk assessment platform

Client

Skytree Scientific

Website

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Industry

Climate Tech / Construction Tech

Service Line

Product Management, UI/UX Design, Web Development, Testing, AI Development

Overview

Skytree Scientific is a US-based SaaS startup revolutionizing the lightning protection industry.

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Backed by over 20 years of field expertise, the company identified a major gap: lightning risk assessments were slow, error-prone, and difficult for both engineers and occasional users.

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HBM became a technology partner in 2024, guiding the startup from idea to market-ready MVP.

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Together, we built a next-generation AI-powered platform that streamlines risk calculations, generates multilingual reports, and integrates with key industry data sources. This makes lightning risk assessment faster, more accurate, and accessible worldwide.

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Outcomes

Launched a web application for lightning risk assessment (LRA), making complex evaluations faster and more accurate.
Introduced tools for AI-powered lightning protection recommendations, developed an AI-driven chatbot, added integrations to provide accurate lightning flash data, and produced comprehensive multi-lingual reports.
Enabled full project and client management, including inviting and managing users within organizations.
Delivered an intuitive user interface, ensuring a smooth and stress-free work experience.

Client needs:

Skytree Scientific needed technical experts to develop a robust MVP and evolve it into a full-scale product capable of handling complex engineering logic, precise risk calculations aligned with international standards, and seamless integrations with external data providers.

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The key challenges included:

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The product demanded sophisticated logic, robust architecture, and precise implementation even at the MVP stage.

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The project had to be delivered within strict deadlines to meet business goals.

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A solid go-to-market plan and marketing readiness had to align with the product launch.

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The AI component needed to be carefully designed and seamlessly embedded to deliver real value.

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Reports had to meet advanced industry requirements, support actionable insights, and handle complex data.

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The solution needed to demonstrate high product quality, reliable delivery, and strong financial potential to attract investors.

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Calculation of risks had to be precise and correspond to international standards.

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Our customers love what we do

“Over the past 2+ months, we've had the opportunity to collaborate closely with the team, and I must say, it has been a highly rewarding experience.

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During our numerous video meetings, the team consistently demonstrated exceptional planning and productivity. Their proactive approach to addressing priorities has been instrumental in keeping us aligned with our project timeline.

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Moreover, I've been particularly impressed by their commitment to deepening their understanding of the lightning risk assessment process. This dedication has greatly enriched our discussions and outcomes.”

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Christopher Bean

_{Co-founder and CEO of Skytree Scientific}

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Project description:

Skytree Scientific partnered with HBM to transform years of lightning protection expertise into a practical, AI-powered software solution.

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Our team guided the process from the first idea; we shaped the product roadmap, defined the architecture, and developed both the web platform and supporting tools.