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It starts with getting to know you. Even if you choose not to hire us, let's get you connected with our network of professionals. IT ALL STARTS WITH GETTING TO KNOW YOU. IT ALL STARTS WITH GETTING TO KNOW YOU. IT ALL STARTS WITH GETTING TO KNOW YOU. IT ALL STARTS WITH GETTING TO KNOW YOU. More minds, more ideas. Let's connect you with our network of professionals. Startups stick together. * What is your first name? * ...and your last name? * What's the best email to reach you at? Tell us more about your project... Let's Get Started Prefer a 15-min intro call? Let's talk. Book a Call Book Your Consultation Schedule a free chat — no strings, no stress, just insights. LET'S HIT THE TRAIL!

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

TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION Great People + Great Process = Amazing Product A preview of our work with: Client: NDTCO A Secure & Unified Investment App BearPeak became NDTCO's outsourced product and engineering team, and also embedded a Fractional CTO with their leadership. In less than 18 months, we reimagined their engineering team and brought their first mobile app to market. Client: NDTCO Legacy CRM -> HubSpot Migration BearPeak became NDTCO's outsourced product and engineering team, and also embeeded a Fractional CTO with their leadership. In less than 18 months, we reimagined their engineering team and brought their first mobile app to market. Client: Ad Fontes Media Scaling Without Compromise When Ad Fontes Media set out to grow their software capabilities, they needed more than extra developers: they needed a strong, solid foundation for long-term growth. Client: TrainingPeaks Beating the Clock We identified risk, optimized schemas, and migrated an athletic platform's database to AWS RDS with zero downtime. Best part? We doubled their delivery velocity. 😎

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!

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!

Bring decades of experience to your team instantly. Fractional CTO, system and software architecture, and specialized skillset services take your team to new heights. OUR EXPERTS = YOUR GUIDES Bring decades of experience to your team instantly. Trusted by companies big & small Fractional CTO Not all organizations need or have the resources to employ a full-time high-level executive. That's where we come in: providing a mentor at a fraction of the cost. Learn More Architecture Let's make your product intuitive and intriguing. We'll update your core technologies, organize your data, and build a solid foundation to support your next stage of growth. Learn More Specialized Skillsets Don't settle for stop-gap implementations. Build long-term solutions with expert problem-solvers. We'll bring the exact right skillsets to tackle your unique challenge. Learn More Skill Gaps Is your team prepared for the journey? Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Tech Best known for its role in crypto, blockchain has a much wider range of potential applications. But it can be difficult to find an engineer with the knowledge to work with it. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) While many engineers may have a basic understanding, the complexity and diversity of AI/ML technologies require specialized knowledge. Edge Computing and Internet of Things (IoT) There's a growing need to process data at the edge of the network. Many teams lack the necessary skills for a deep understanding of both hardware and software. Get Strategic Guidance on Your Own Schedule. A fractional CTO brings high-level technical expertise without a full-time salary commitment. This allows you to scale technical leadership up or down based on current requirements, which can be particularly valuable during startup phase changes. They bring a holistic view of your tech team, providing strategic guidance to help your team align with your business goals. A fractional CTO also brings valuable network connections that can benefit your startup by facilitating partnerships, collaborations, and access to new resources. People → Process → Product People: Build stronger bonds with your employees, customers, suppliers, and partners. Don't settle for a cut-and-paste program. Work with a team that has years of both leadership and engineering experience. Learn More About Us Fractional CTO Digital Transformations Our software studio offers a comprehensive overhaul of your organization's processes, culture, and technology landscape: - Strategic Assessment - Performance Tracking - Process Reengineering - Technology Integration - Analytic Insights - Leadership Alignment - Management Updates - Agile Implementation - Enhanced Customer Experience - Security and Compliance - Collaboration Tools - IoT Implementation - Cloud Adoption - Ecosystem Partnerships - Employee Empowerment - Sustainability - Outcome Evaluation - Continuous Improve ment Embrace digital innovations, enhance agility, and drive your business's growth in the modern digital age. Get Started Process Modernization The software world is ever-changing. Let's implement cutting-edge solutions to solve your business problems: - Performance Tracking - Management Updates - Risk Mitigatio n - UX Enhancement - Outcome Measurement - Scalability - AI Technology Integration (Automation, Machine Learning) - Workflow Redesign - CI/CD - Custom Solutions Resolve any efficiency issues, delays, or risks with innovative problem-solvers on your team. Let's Talk

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

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

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.

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

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