Make taxpayers happy
People judge governments by whether accessing the services they've paid is easy or difficult. They don't care about requirements. They care about usability.
We help governments of all sizes build, buy, and integrate software that makes both constituents and internal users think "wait, this actually works".
Leverage the engineers, product managers, user researchers, and designers who've built the world's best digital services — for less than you think.
What we do
RFP Consulting
Stop overpaying legacy contractors for bloated software that disappoints.
Excellent results start with excellent RFPs. Using modular contracting, we help ensure that your project will leverage the best technology, avoid common pitfalls, and delight both staffers and users alike.
Reusable Software
Use your budget on improvements and training, not reinventing the wheel.
Many needs are similar across agencies and departments.. Instead of building from scratch, start with battle-tested components already being used happily and productively by our other customers.
Reselling / Licensing
Sometimes there's nearly perfect commercial software already out there.
We can help you acquire the licenses you need, with transparent fees and no surprises. We can also help with integration, support, and staff training to ensure smooth and productive real-world use.
Custom Development
If bespoke software is required, make sure the end product justifies the expense.
Our first-class user researchers and product managers work backwards from what the software actually needs to do, allowing our engineers to build beautiful and useful things.
What we believe
How vendors see the world matters. We've put together a series of guides to explain our business model, our philosophy, and what we've learned about making software that users love.
Core Philosophy
The seven principles that keep us grounded to the only end goal: using tax dollars well.
2025 Explainer Series
We update this primer every quarter to cover new AI tools and emerging best practices.
Core Philosophy
The five rules for pulling off software projects that delight constituents and staffers alike.
2025 Explainer Series
How Uncle Sam accumulated trillions in technical debt, and how to get back on course.