Praetors, LLC Avis 9

They finished my website and are still helping me with fixing some of the issues with the website even after full payment has been made and not leaving me high and dry.

Holding Companies Accountable – A Small Business Owner’s Experience

I’m sharing this based on facts and my direct experience.

In 2025, as a small business owner, I invested over $9,000 with a New York–based company, The Praetors LLC, to develop a mobile wellness booking app for my business, i-thriv: Wellness, Anywhere. The timeline was quoted at 8 weeks.
It turned into 5+ months—with no functional app delivered.

What I received: • Figma designs
• APK test files
• Ongoing promises
What I did NOT receive: • A live app (App Store or Google Play)
• Working payment integration
• Backend/admin access
• Source code

Throughout the process, I experienced: • Repeated delays
• Requests for additional money that didn’t match progress

• Conversations that went in circles
• Communication through “faceless” video calls with little transparency
• Shifting explanations and narratives

I gave grace. I extended timelines. I allowed opportunities to fix things.
But accountability never came.
After terminating the agreement, I pursued legal action. The company failed to appear at two court dates.
Since then: • No response to emails
• No resolution
• No refund

This directly impacted my business and delayed my app launch.
This isn’t about emotion—it’s about facts, accountability, and protecting small business owners.
If you’re building a business: ✔ Get everything in writing

✔ Tie payments to milestones
✔ Watch for early red flags
✔ Trust your instincts

I’m sharing this because I can’t be the only one who has experienced this.
If you’ve had a similar experience, I’d like to connect.

If any consumer protection reporters or investigative journalists are interested, I have full documentation and am open to sharing.

— Danielle Thunig
Founder, i-thriv: Wellness, Anywhere

Replying back to your comment:

I’ve been trying to work with you, but there has been no real follow-through or resolution on your end.

Let’s be clear—nothing meaningful has been done to help resolve this situation or issue my refund. Repeating that this is “under legal review” without action does not change the facts and its NOT UNDER LEGAL REVIEW, MY COURT CASE IN CALIFORNIA WAS DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE BECAUSE YOU GUYS NEVER SHOWED UP.

The facts are:

The project was not delivered as agreed

I requested work to stop and asked for a refund AND you still worked on the project like I never said anything and gave court papers.

Work continued without my authorization

No usable product was delivered

No refund has been issued

Saying this is my “second review” doesn’t change the situation—it reflects that the issue still hasn’t been resolved. I made alot of reviews explaining my experience with your company.

As for legal action, I have already begun pursuing formal channels and will continue to go through every appropriate avenue necessary until this is resolved. That includes consumer protection agencies, regulatory complaints, and any legal remedies available to me.

Publicly sharing my experience is not a “pattern”—it’s transparency.

If you’re truly open to resolution, then take action and issue the refund. Until then, I will continue to pursue this through every proper channel available.

Danielle

These guys are great all around. Always there to help whenever you need them and listen and provide what you need.

We’re proud to share this outstanding recommendation we received from Mike Moreno at The Praetors, a highly respected Senior Business Development Manager and a trusted partner of Innovative Business Funding.

Over the past 2.5 years, Mike has consistently referred visionary entrepreneurs—people with incredible ideas who often face challenges bringing them to life due to limited financing. Whether it's mobile app development, software, SEO, animation, or CRM solutions, Mike’s clients rely on him to guide them through the business development journey with expertise and care.

He also assisted our company in redesigning our existing webpage, providing us with insightful perspectives on both the layout and overall design. We have received online inquires and calls. Additionally, he contributed creative ideas for a future real estate and mortgage for developing phone app that we are excited and passionate about.

That’s where our collaboration has made a real difference. As a funding brokerage, Innovative Business Funding offers far more flexibility than traditional banks. While a bank might provide a small line of credit, we’re able to offer a wide range of tailored solutions for startups, established businesses, and those looking to scale fast. With access to multiple lenders, we’ve helped over 40 of Mike’s clients secure funding—including SBA loans, lines of credit, and even same-day financing—when other doors were closed.

If you're an entrepreneur looking for a knowledgeable business development partner, we highly recommend working with Mike Moreno. And if you're in need of reliable, fast, and flexible funding solutions to fuel your business, we're here to help.

—Lori Kellett & John Williams
Innovative Business Funding, LLC

I worked with Freddy. He was very responsive and resolved the issues to finish my Figma prototype quickly and accurately. I would definitely recommend them!

Great Customer service, Mike and Ryan are best folks to work with!!