Excelling at multiple roles as product, software, and site reliability engineer, John gained a 360° view. Now he manages his own team of hand-selected professionals. BY ENGINEERS, FOR BUSINESSES Meet your strategic advantage in technology. Work at BearPeak → Meet Our Founder & CEO John Eckhardt has been part of 4 startups, all of them successful. Excelling at multiple roles as product, software, and site reliability engineer, John gained a 360° view of the development process. Now, he manages a team of hand-selected professionals with one goal in mind: creating amazing experiences. Talk with John Partnerships Professional Associations Sponsorships Careers Want to Join the Team? Join our mission to help startups start up! - Work remotely - Choose your hours - Connect with excellent software developers, dedicated and supportive teammates, and leaders with top-tier resources and guidance. We're a team that likes to get outdoors, sport BearPeak merch, and solve problems with purpose and drive. If you think you'd be a good fit, let's talk! Check Open Positions

Let's build something amazing. We create digital experiences, engineering teams, and partnerships that last. Let's Build Something Amazing. Let's Build Something Amazing. Let's Build Something Amazing. Let's Build Something Amazing. It's go time Unleash Trusted by Companies Big & Small Read Our AI Statement Embracing the Human + AI Partnership We’re all in, with intention. Ready to go all in on AI? We're taking 20 applicants from idea to true MVP in our inaugural acceleration program: All In on AI. Are you ready to go all in on your concept? 2026 AI Acceleration Program Apply Now WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING As your friendly neighborhood software devs, we meet amazing people all over the world. It's an honor to create projects that match the incredible work these small businesses already do. “ I'm a repeat customer of BearPeak. I've always been impressed by how quickly [John's] team gets new features up and running while implementing best practices . It’s really nice to be able to have a company you can rely on." Vanessa Otero Founder & CEO of Ad Fontes Media Up Up Based in beautiful Boulder, Colorado Serving clients everywhere. About Us Schedule a free chat— no strings, no stress, just insights. LET'S HIT THE TRAIL!

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Start building with confidence. John Echkhardt doesn't just talk the talk- he's been part of four startups, all of them successful. FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY Or as we like to say: We help startups start up! Trusted by companies big & small Start Building with Confidence John Eckhardt has been part of four startups, all of them successful. He doesn't just talk the talk—he's walked the path four times over , helping turn ideas into thriving companies. With firsthand experience navigating the chaos of early-stage growth and the strategy to make things work, he’s the person you want in your corner. If you’re serious about launching a startup, why go it alone when you can have someone who’s already cracked the code? When you're starting from scratch, working with someone who has already done it—multiple times—can mean the difference between struggling and succeeding. Talk with John Let's go on an expedition to... Build your MVP as you learn product management. With BearPeak's guidance, we'll drive you to product launch. Provide deliverables, not just advice. We're here to supply structure for your product process. Help you know and find your customer. Bring your idea to life. Empower Your Startup Journey You shouldn't have to give away pieces of your business just to get Let's Talk started. De-risk your venture and be your own first investor with BearPeak as your guide. How You'll Conquer the Tech Landscape Product Design What problem does your product solve? In this stage, we'll lead you through how to become a customer-focused, product-led, lean startup. Cross-Platform Solutions Next, we'll build a website and app for you with intentional design. Let's make your online presence seamlessly intuitive and intriguing. Data & Scalability A solid foundation will support your growth. We'll incorporate cloud-native infrastructure and automated deployments using i ndustry-best data & business intelligence. Bootstrapping = Success You're putting your skin in the game, demonstrating that your product is viable, and showing you have the motivation to find the right people. These traits look excellent to investors. We'll help get you in front of them and prepare you for that conversation. This is a foundation for initial and future startup success. Build the right product for the right reason in the right way. Connect with Us

Beating the Clock How we transformed an end-of-life database into a modern cloud system. From expiring infrastructure to future-ready performance. TrainingPeaks , a powerful platform that helps athletes track and improve their performance, was being held back by outdated technology. Their on-premesis SQL server was reaching end-of-life, making it harder to grow and keep up with the increasing demands of their data-driven platform. TrainingPeaks Migration Our Solution Our Solution Our Solution Our Solution Building for a Secure Future AWS RDS Migration We identified risk, optimized schemas, and migrated their database to AWS RDS with zero downtime . The result: a modern, cloud-ready foundation that lets their product team ship faster than competitors. Best part? We doubled their delivery velocity. 😎 I can not say enough great things about the people and quality of work at BearPeak. [They] demonstrated their technical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to execute and deliver in tackling the re-platforming of our central data store and conducting a thorough analysis of our storage platforms. These projects took deep technical analysis and collaboration, and BearPeak surpassed our expectations. - Lee Gerakos, President & CTO of TrainingPeaks Will you be our next success story? We’ll kick off with a maturity assessment, legacy risk heat map, free AI code audit, and DevOps pipeline upgrade. Ready to get started?

Turning ideas into action. Here's how it works: 1. Tell us what you're looking for. You may not really know, and that's okay. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE Will your business be next? However you build, we fit. Flexible engagement with serious impact Need to ship something critical? Need to reshape your entire product team? We’re built for both. With NDTCO (pictured), BearPeak became their outsourced product and engineering function — including a Fractional CTO embedded directly with leadership. We’re now a seamless extension of their team, physically present on a regular basis. Other partners need focused firepower. A defined sprint. Clear outcomes. We bring the same senior minds and ownership scoped to your mission. Five weeks or five years, our model stays the same: We embed. We align. We deliver. Check out our projects Here's how it works: Step 1. Start a Conversation Tell us what you're looking for. This could be 15 minute video call, or it could be several beers over the course of a month; we're not on the clock. Step 2. Initial Engagement Once we've brought the objectives into focus, we'll put on our nerd spectacles for a closer look. This step is customized to you; it could be a surface-level review of your present circumstances or a deep-dive into your teams, processes, code, deployments, etc - whatever you feel is needed. Step 3. Proposals We'll bring a roadmap, actually multiple roadmaps, to the table. They'll be strategies to get you from where you are today to where you want to be. Step 4. The Choice is Yours You may wish to follow the roadmap on your own, or we can help you get there. The choice is up to you. If you decide to work with us, we'll be excited to dive right in. Our Pinky Promise Every service comes stamped with a quality guarantee. If any issues arise within the first 30 days, you can walk away at no cost. We offer this because we're positive you'll have an amazing experience. Let's Talk

Front-end, back-end, full-stack, cloud, and 10x programmers. Recruit a software professional to bring your business to its peak. FROM OUR NETWORK TO YOUR TEAM When was the last time your recruiter asked for GitHub access? Trusted by companies big & small Step into BearPeak's Dev Shop. BearPeak candidates tend to have Senior (6+ years) to Staff-level (12+ years) experience. Their top-quality skills will improve any organization, but you're free to put them through whatever hiring process you see fit. By starting with a free assessment of your current code & environment, we ensure that we're providing the best fit candidates for your project. Front-End Back-End Full-Stack Cloud 10x Front-End Developers These software specialists create visual and interactive web and app components. They enhance your user's experience through: - Optimized performance and responsiveness across devices and browsers. - Consistent experience through design patterns and coding standards. - Cutting-edge technologies and improvements. - Cross-functional team collaboration. - Recurrent testing and debugging. Connect with a Developer Back-End Developers These specialists design, build, and maintain the server-side. They'll improve your components and infrastructure with: - Database management through data storage, retrieval, and integrity. - Seamless development with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). - Robust security, user authentication, and monitoring. - Testing and debugging maintenance. - Performance optimization for scalability. Connect with a Developer Full-Stack Developers Need one person who can do it all? Work with a versatile professional who delivers end-to-end solutions. Full-stack software developers provide: - Server-side processing and database integration. - Efficient storage and retrieval management. - System architecture that best suits your requirements. - Complete web apps and software solutions. - Responsive and intuitive user experiences. Connect with a Developer Cloud Developers Utilize all the benefits of the cloud with a specialist who can design, build, and deploy cloud-native apps. Cloud software developers provide: - Apps that maximize benefits and leverage cloud technologies. - Overall architecture design to ensure fault tolerance and scalability. - Optional serverless computing. - Robust security with industry regulation compliance. - Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD). Connect with a Developer 10x Programmers Imagine having a jack-of-all-trades. With a 10x programmer, get ready for accelerated development cycles, streamlined processes, and innovative problem-solving. 10x programmers possess a rare combination of deep technical prowess, unmatched creativity, and a passion for exceeding your expectations. Let's get you connected with excellent candidates. Connect with a 10x We're Engineers + Humans You're a company in need of help. We're engineers with decades of experience and a network of professionals to share. We're here to make your search for technical talent easy. We carefully select individuals who are not only highly skilled but also approachable and collaborative. They're amazing at what they do. At BearPeak, we prioritize positive, effective communication and genuine relationships. It's our goal that you have a smooth and enjoyable experience. Let's Talk 1. Tell us your talent needs, including technical skills & time availability. 2. Interview candidate(s) to assess cultural fit & technical aptitude. 3. Embed your new member, gaining skills that your team will carry forward. 4. You'll be assigned a free Delivery Director who will help assure that all your expectations are met.

IDEAS CLARIFIED, PROJECTS DELIVERED Product leadership that moves mountains We're a proud sponsor of PRODUCT MANAGEMENT From Vision to Value, Without the Waste. Building something new? It's easy to overbuild, overspend, and still miss the mark. We help businesses deliver exactly what users want, starting with the right product, not the biggest one. What You Avoid Endless Pivoting Straining your team's time & energy Features Nobody Uses Wasting resources and motivation Design Dead-Ends Building without a plan for growth WE BUILD PRODUCTS THAT SHAPE MARKETS. Let's Build Yours Next How Do We Do It? Here's a sneak peek at our Telescope Approach: Step 1: Start with the MVP We focus on the primary value experience first. Features earn their place by delivering core value. With blinders on, we get the MVP out the door as quickly as possible. Why? Stick with us... Ready to Build Smarter? You have bold goals. We turn them into actionable strategies. Let’s take your product from raw vision to real results. It's Go Time!

All In On AI All In On AI All In On AI All In On AI 2026 Application Form 2026 Application Form 2026 Application Form 2026 Application Form Welcome! Thank you for your interest in collaborating in our 4-week sprint AI acceleration program: All In on AI. For the 2026 year, we're taking on 20 projects. Check out the program page to see how many slots remain. Our Approach: We don't just build — we validate first. What to Expect: After submission, we'll review your application within 48 hours. If aligned, we'll schedule a discovery call. Estimated Time to Complete: 15-20 minutes. First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Company / Project Name* Website (if exists) LinkedIn profile link How did you hear about us?* Google/Search Engine LinkedIn Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, etc.) Blog/Article Conference/Event Referral or other (please specify) Next

The future isn't something we wait for. It's something we build. We see AI as a collaborator. It helps us move faster, think bigger, and reach further. We're all in on AI, but with intention. The future isn’t something we wait for. The future isn’t something we wait for. The future isn’t something we wait for. The future isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we build. It’s something we build. It’s something we build. It’s something we build. BearPeak is always excited for what's next. We aren't just watching the AI Renaissance unfold, we're in it. We see AI as a collaborator. It helps us move faster, think bigger, and reach further. We’re all in on AI, but with intention . We help our clients figure out where AI can truly make a difference, and where the human touch still matters most. A New Partnership: Humans + AI A New Partnership: Humans + AI A New Partnership: Humans + AI A New Partnership: Humans + AI When you combine human experience with the power of technology, great things happen. Ideas move faster. Insights go deeper. We're making AI a meaningful partner in every workflow. This means helping staff and clients make thoughtful choices about when AI adds real value. Think of AI as the middle of the project sandwich: People start the process with vision and creativity. AI accelerates research, surfaces insights, and clears away the busywork. Then people step back in to refine and deliver the final product with context and intention. This partnership is greater than the sum of its parts: humans lead with ideas, AI amplifies what’s possible, and the people bring it home. Prompt Engineering, Data, & Validation Prompt Engineering, Data, & Validation Prompt Engineering, Data, & Validation Prompt Engineering, Data, & Validation Garbage in still makes garbage out. In this case: AI is only as good as the prompts its given. As the human in the loop, we prepare articulate inputs, then we validate, check, and extend outputs. AI is non-deterministic; the same prompt produces a different answer every time. That means validation isn’t just a one-time check, but an ongoing process. We test consistency, compare variations, and ensure results align with our expectations. The People Still Make the Project. The People Still Make the Project. The People Still Make the Project. The People Still Make the Project. We're keeping humans in the loop. People bring software to life and know what delights their customers. Collaborating, listening carefully, and designing with intention will never go out of style. We use AI with purpose: To spark creativity, solve tough problems, iterate faster, and prototype better tools for the people who use them. Proud sponsor of the Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group. Think ahead. Think ahead. Think ahead. Think ahead. Design with intention. Design with intention. Design with intention. Design with intention. Build with heart. Build with heart. Build with heart. Build with heart. We aren't just adapting to change, we're shaping what comes next. This is how we grow. How has BearPeak evolved? How has BearPeak evolved? How has BearPeak evolved? How has BearPeak evolved? Here are some of the tools we're using: These help us build better code faster... For high fidelity rapid prototyping, we use... And these are our favorite LLMs, depending on the project. AI is full of potential, but only when it's applied with purpose. Wondering what AI could do for your team? We're here to help. Let's Have That Conversation

Our four-week design-and-build sprint for companies ready to move fast. You bring the idea. We bring the PM, Designer, Engineer, and tools to make it real. We're Building the Future We're Building the Future We're Building the Future We're Building the Future All In On AI All In On AI All In On AI All In On AI Our design-and-build sprint for companies ready to move fast . You bring the idea. We bring the PM, Designer, Engineer, and tools to make it real. Apply Now Book an Intro Call Four weeks. One product. Zero regrets. So what do you get? A complete, working MVP — designed, built, and deployed on the platform of your choice. Dedicated Team 1 Engineer + 1 Designer + 1 PM working directly on your product. AI-Accelerated Workflow Generative design, automated build, and instant iteration loops. Deployed Prototype Live, documented, tested, and ready to show to customers or investors. Full Ownership You own the code, credentials, assets, all of it. Manage it yourself, or keep us for future sprints. It's time to demo your product — not your plan. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 The 4-Phase Sprint Each phase takes about a week. Discovery & Definition We'll research customer needs, market trends, and validate assumptions to understand the problem space. Architecture & Design Then we'll create blueprints, prototypes, and detailed specifications for the product based on what we find in the discovery phase. Build This includes the actual process of building and coding the product according to the design specifications. Launch & Own It Time to release the finished product to market. Then we'll a nalyze the product's performance by collecting customer feedback, usage data, and metrics to inform the next cycle of product improvements. 1-Week Confidence Guarantee 1-Week Confidence Guarantee 1-Week Confidence Guarantee 1-Week Confidence Guarantee After the first week, we review your project's progress. If you don’t feel we’re on track to deliver a meaningful outcome, you may exit the program for a full refund of your investment. Your Investment: $29,500 USD This is a 4 phase all-inclusive program. Comparable custom builds often exceed $75k and 3 months. Instead, ours is compressed, focused, and AI-powered. Apply Now Scope & Fit Each project begins with a Scope Review to ensure success within the 4-week window. Core Focus We focus on a single, high-impact feature; the beating heart of your project. The Real Deal This is a true MVP — a clean foundation you can extend, not a half-baked prototype. Codex Claude Code Clean, thoughtful AI-assisted coding Claude helps us write and review complex code with clarity and precision. It supports better decisions, safer logic, and faster iteration throughout our builds. Learn More Development acceleration OpenAI Codex helps us turn ideas into real, working code faster. It supports our team with architecture and implementation so we can move from concept to clean software without slowing down. Learn More Designed & built by engineers using modern AI tools . . . Low-Code Conventional Launch quickly & flexibly We can deploy to low-code AI platforms like Base 44, Replit, & Loveable — or wherever fits best. Once it’s built, we ship it where you want. Enterprise-grade cloud delivery Depending on your regulatory compliance, you may need traditional hosting. We design and ship with reliability and enterprise needs in mind. . . . delivered & hosted on the platform of your choice. This isn't actually all about AI... This isn’t just an AI accelerated product development sprint: It’s you committing to the idea you’ve been sitting on. You're finally ready to build. This program will move you from concept to reality with real, deployed results. AI accelerates the process, but the real power comes from you. If you’re here, you’re done waiting. You're ready to go All In On You. ...it's about you. ...it's about you. ...it's about you. ...it's about you. Who is this Sprint for? Founders with a concept that needs to be validated Executives who want to prototype a new idea Product teams tired of waiting six months for initial proof of value Dreamers who are finally ready to commit You’ll Own It. Literally. When we’re done, you walk away with: Your code + documentation Design system and assets Deployed product (with live URL) Opt. handoff to your internal team, or continued engagement with BearPeak No lock-in. No black box. Just your product, accelerated. Add-Ons Growth Sprints 2-week extensions to add whatever you want: Analytics, automations, content, etc. Preferred pricing available for 'All In on AI' alumni. Road Mapping Turn your 4-phase build into a launch plan. We’ll map your next releases, estimate costs and timelines, and clarify where AI fits (and where it doesn’t). BearPeak Builder Network (Free) Lifetime access to a private Slack for alumni. Let's Talk Dream Features Tired of saying, "I'll build that next month"? It's time to take your shot. Apply Now Book an Intro Call *The Fine Print* All projects are subject to a Scope Review before acceptance. BearPeak reserves the right to accept projects based on fit, feasibility, and alignment with the program framework. Payment terms: Clients pay 50% on acceptance, 50% at project completion.

New Direction Trust Company's teams were struggling to work with outdated legacy CRMs.​​​​ The CEO's data-driven vision was being held back, so it was time to move.​ We helped define internal procedures, not only to align the tech with the teams, but unlock insights from their data. Oh, and we saved them $600K. 😎 HubSpot Migration How we helped a financial service business build a stronger, smarter foundation. Building a Stronger & Smarter Foundation Overview The Problem Opportunities Game Plan Overview New Direction Trust Company's teams were struggling to work with outdated legacy CRMs. The CEO's data-driven vision was being held back, so it was time to move. We helped define internal procedures, not only to align the tech with the teams, but unlock insights from their data. Oh, and we saved them $600K. 😎 Game Plan: Simplify We aimed to separate financial vs support data, clean up legacy issues, and design migration scripts that would map into HubSpot's intuitive structure. This would require clear communication with our client's teams to ensure accuracy, adoption, and continuous momentum. Opportunities With HubSpot, we unlocked a world of possibilities: Marketing, sales, and support all under one roof Access on desktop, mobile, & multiple accounts Consider the C in CRM: It's about reestablishing and nourishing the relationship with our customer. The Problem The existing CRM didn’t fit how the organization actually did business: Information didn't line up, the quality was unreliable, and integrations between tools were unstable. How could they trust reports or automate workflows? Plus, the client was about to owe a large renewal payment for software that wasn’t working for them. HubSpot Migration The Design Process & Challenges The Design Process & Challenges The Design Process & Challenges The Design Process & Challenges Building a Stronger & Smarter Foundation Process Modeling We realized the problem was the process under the data: It couldn't handle unique workflows, so the team was forced to "hack" their way through inconsistent statuses, with personalized one-off workarounds. The tech didn't support how real work actually got done. So we rolled up our sleeves and mapped the full investment lifecycle. After validating the risks, we aligned leadership with our plan for a full CRM migration. Building a Stronger & Smarter Foundation Data Modeling One point of confusion was that the old CRM lumped requests and transactions into the same bucket. We split the data into two clear types inside HubSpot. We wrangled around 850,000 activity records, then categorized each as a call, task, note, ticket, etc. It was messy work, but the end result worth it: Clean, structured data that actually made sense. Building a Stronger & Smarter Foundation Systems Integration We made sure everything functioned the way real users need it to. QA and UAT sessions helped us catch issues early and confirm that features felt right in practice. We took advantage of HubSpot's new feature in renaming native objects: their "Deals" became NDTCO's "Transactions." Now, the CRM speaks the client's language. By launch, everything clicked together like it was born to work this way. Building a Stronger & Smarter Foundation Project Management "Project management didn't need to be a heavy-handed approach," BearPeaker Mik Nielsen explained. "Especially since it is a small company." So she focused on the basics: A project plan A light-weight schedule R.A.C.I. to identify team members and approvers Monthly executive updates ... and a weekly meeting with the core team. Instead of reinventing what the client already had, we built on their existing roadmap to fit how they worked naturally. "Best. Collaboration. Ever." "Best. Collaboration. Ever." "Best. Collaboration. Ever." "Best. Collaboration. Ever." - Kevin Dodson, CEO of New Direction Trust Company - Kevin Dodson, CEO of New Direction Trust Company - Kevin Dodson, CEO of New Direction Trust Company - Kevin Dodson, CEO of New Direction Trust Company HubSpot Migration The Results After months of fine-tuning, data wrangling, and teamwork, here’s where we landed: 5 Million Data records migrated $600k Saved for the client 86% Cleaner, more actionable data 1 Solid foundation 🎉 We turn complexity into clarity. Will you be our next success story? Start the Conversation