Prototyping a fully automated debt collection service

Overview

InvoiceRecover was designed to help small businesses and freelancers tackle one of their biggest pain points—getting paid on time. Late payments can disrupt cash flow and create unnecessary administrative burdens, so we set out to develop a platform that automates follow-ups, simplifies payment collection, and reduces the friction involved in recovering overdue invoices.

By leveraging automation and deep integrations with financial tools, InvoiceRecover aimed to handle even the most complex invoicing workflows. From scheduled payment reminders to multi-channel outreach via SMS, phone calls, and email, the platform provided businesses with a hands-free way to ensure outstanding invoices were addressed without constant manual intervention.

Outcome

• Rapid prototyping and testing revealed a lack of product-market fit, leading to a data-driven decision to pivot resources elsewhere.
• Validated the demand for automated invoice recovery tools, though user feedback indicated that existing accounting software often covered the necessary functionality.
• Developed robust integrations with key financial tools, creating a foundation for potential future iterations in the payment automation space.

Notable Features

• Deep Stripe Integration – Enabled seamless invoicing, recurring payments, and real-time tracking of overdue balances.
• Twilio-Powered SMS & Phone Call Reminders – Provided automated, multi-channel client communication for more effective follow-ups.
• Automated Email Notification System – Allowed users to set up custom reminders and escalation workflows for overdue payments.
• One-Time Billing via Stripe – Ensured quick, secure, and frictionless payments with minimal setup required.
• Accounting Integrations with Xero – Offered a streamlined way to sync invoice data, reducing manual reconciliation efforts.