Company Culture
Articles about our essence.
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About Us
Our Identity MVST is a design and product development venture-building studio. And we pride ourselves on breaking away from the typical agency mold. Founded in 2019 by co-founders Niklas and Philipp, based in the vibrant MaxVorStadT district of Munich, Germany, we operate with a unique mindset and approach. With our offices in Munich and Barcelona, MVST combines the best of both worlds: The flow of the Isar river in Munich represents MVST's creativity and innovation, the liveliness and the sun
Ghida El BadriFeb 27, 2024
The MVST Team
These are the people who fulfill every project with passion and dedication - this is MVST. Our team's dedication and expertise are the heartbeat of our projects, collaborating seamlessly with our partners to turn their aspirations into reality. We are not an agency without a face, we want to show you who is behind MVST. Say Hello! Our Co-Founders Niklas With a wealth of experience in digital services, Niklas is the driving force behind the company's vision. He's always looking for fresh p
Ghida El BadriJul 02, 2025
From Scratch to Success: MVST's Way Of Building Digital Products
As fellow founders, MVST intimately understands the challenges of the startup grind, navigating the fast-paced, ever-evolving path from idea to launch. Our commitment goes beyond transactions; it's about collaboration. We view clients as valuable partners in a shared journey to create exceptional products for lasting success. What makes The MVST Way so unique? Well, our transformative process is grounded in understanding, commitment, and a shared passion for shaping the future. Curious to know
Ghida El BadriFeb 26, 2024
How to: Boost Your Productivity and Efficiency While Working Remote
You probably know what some people say about remote work: "Remote workers are less productive." "Working from home is killing efficient work." "Remote Work: Motivation for work decreases at home!" We also know that some employees are struggling to focus while working remotely. And it really is a tricky task to overcome! If you find yourself in the same position, you should definitely read on. At MVST the majority of our coworkers work from home regularly without losing motivation or decreasing
Niklas RickmannOct 25, 2023
Mastering the Art of Personal Development: A Guide to Success At Work
How to stand out from the vast crowd of professionals? Is there a way you can show your qualities to others at first glance? Here's our top tip: Personal development is the key! In this guide, we will explore why it is crucial for your career, share invaluable tips and tricks, and prove that personal growth doesn't have to break the bank. Are you ready to unlock your full potential and take your career to new heights? Let's start your journey towards professional excellence! 1. Why Personal De
Niklas RickmannOct 04, 2023
Boosting Employee Satisfaction and Productivity: The Hidden Benefits of Company Offsites
Imagine a work environment where employees are not only productive but also deeply satisfied with their jobs. It sounds like a dream, right? Well, the secret to achieving this lies in investing in company offsite events. At MVST, a leading software development agency specializing in tailor-made digital products, we have a lot to offer when it comes to company benefits. Recently we organized an unforgettable Italy offsite that left our team inspired and motivated. In this blog post, we'll explor
Niklas RickmannOct 31, 2023
Quality Assurance Manager: A Key Role For Successful Agencies
When it comes to digital products and satisfied costumers, our motto is: quality over quantity! Because we believe that behind every great software lies a dedicated team of professionals working tirelessly to ensure that quality in every step of the process. One such key role is that of a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager. What exactly is a QA Manager, you might wonder? We'll uncover their responsibilities, take a look at the impact they have on scaling a company, and the technical prowess they pos
Niklas RickmannAug 29, 2025
Unleashing the Power of Company Benefits: Why They Matter for Your Success
Do you ever wonder what your company can do to keep its employees happy and motivated? Do you feel like there's so much more that could be done to make their work life better? Well, company benefits (also known as corporate benefits or incentives) are not only good for attracting new talent but they are also great ways of incentivizing existing employees. Company benefits show how much value your organization places on maintaining the wellbeing of staff members and meeting their needs financiall
Niklas RickmannOct 31, 2023
Gen Z Work Culture: Navigating the Changing Work Ethic
Hours of screen time, social media, digital natives - this is what most of the people associate Gen Z with. What about the work culture of Gen Zers? As the workforce continues to evolve, there's a growing need to understand the shift in work ethic and perception among the younger generations. Generation Z, in particular, is bringing a fresh perspective to work culture that's different from their predecessors, the millennials. Employers and startups must adapt to these changes to attract and reta
Niklas RickmannMay 31, 2023
Thanks for 2022
Hey everyone, The end of the year is always the time to reflect. 2022 has been a wild ride. The MVST family grew up to 46 employees. We had the chance to start new partnerships and build on existing ones. We build more than +12 digital products, completed +20 projects, invested in (pre)seed startups, moved into our new office space in Barcelona, and many many many more. All in all: our 2022 was a blast 🚀 Without our employees, friends, and partners this would not have been possible. That's wh
Niklas RickmannDec 06, 2023
MVST’s Journey – Get to Know our Co-Founder Niklas
Freelancing, founding your own business, taking the risk – for many people working independently is the dream but at the same time they are afraid of jumping into the deep end. But our Co-Founder Niklas thinks that the world we live in right now offers the perfect place and time to realize your goals. Why? The opportunities to share your ideas have never been greater. And how do we know that? Because MVST itself was founded only three years ago and made huge progress. Want to know more? Just re
Niklas RickmannAug 23, 2023
A review on 2021 at MVST
And once again, a year has passed! Together with you, we would like to look back on 2021. Take a short journey with us. Wow, what a year! We still can't quite believe everything that happened in 2021. We have continued building and designing great digital products for our friends and customers this year. But most of all we are proud of our great team. Especially in the last year, we recruited many talented people from all over the world who are working on our projects with full enthusiasm. A n
Niklas RickmannDec 13, 2023
MVST goes Barcelona!
As you may have heard, we have opened a second branch of MVST in the middle of 2021 - this time not in Germany but in sunny Spain, in Barcelona to be precise! For us, it was pretty clear at an early stage that MVST would not remain in Munich as a single location. But where should the journey go first? We reflected a lot and evaluated the pros and cons of different countries and cities. In the end we had to choose between Barcelona and Lisbon - and decided to go for Barcelona! We are super happy
Niklas RickmannDec 13, 2023