Top Skills

Founder

Founded Aquilon Software Inc., an ERP provider for small and mid-sized businesses.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Over 30 years of experience as an ERP professional, developing and implementing integrated systems for SMBs.

Customer Focus

Known for a strong customer focus, ensuring solutions meet the specific needs of businesses.


About Philip

Bio

I am the the founder of Aquilon Software and a seasoned ERP professional with more than 30 years of experience helping small and mid-sized businesses improve their operations. With a background in accounting and expertise in manufacturing and distribution software. I am known for practical business insight, strong customer focus, and a passion for building systems that help SMB's manage, optimize, and scale without breaking the bank.

Company

Aquilon Software Inc.

Elevator Pitch

Aquilon ERP provides growing manufacturers and distributors with the tools to manage, optimize, and scale their business in one fully integrated system—at a price SMBs can afford.

Industry

Technology

Team Size

5-10 employees

Funding Stage

Pre-Seed

Funding Raised

None/Bootstrapped

Annual Revenue

5-10 employees

Skills

SkillStrengthExplanation
Founder
100
Founded Aquilon Software Inc., an ERP provider for small and mid-sized businesses.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
95
Over 30 years of experience as an ERP professional, developing and implementing integrated systems for SMBs.
Customer Focus
90
Known for a strong customer focus, ensuring solutions meet the specific needs of businesses.
Distribution Industry
90
Expertise in providing software solutions specifically for distributors, addressing their logistical and operational challenges.
Technology Industry
90
Operates Aquilon Software Inc. within the technology industry, specializing in ERP solutions.
Business Operations
90
Helps small and mid-sized businesses improve their overall operational efficiency and management.
Manufacturing Industry
90
Expertise in providing software solutions specifically for manufacturers, understanding their operational needs.
SMB Management
90
Specializes in developing and implementing strategies and systems to help SMBs manage, optimize, and scale.
Business Management
90
Leads and manages Aquilon Software Inc., overseeing its growth and product development.
Business Strategy
85
Applies practical business insight to develop strategies for SMBs to optimize and scale their operations.
Scalability Planning
85
Designs systems specifically to help SMBs scale their operations without breaking the bank.
System Design
85
Designs integrated systems for SMBs to manage, optimize, and scale their business processes effectively.
Accounting
85
Possesses a strong background in accounting, which informs the development and implementation of financial management systems.
Software Development
85
Passionate about building comprehensive, integrated software systems tailored for business management, optimization, and scaling.
Business Consulting
85
Provides practical business insight to SMBs to help them improve operations and achieve growth.
Business Optimization
85
Provides tools and insights to help small and mid-sized businesses optimize their processes and performance.
Revenue Growth
80
Achieved annual revenue between $250k-$500k for Aquilon Software Inc. in the bootstrapped pre-seed stage.
Bootstrapping
80
Successfully founded and grew Aquilon Software Inc. through self-funding, achieving profitability without external capital.
Team Management
75
Manages a small team of 5-10 individuals at Aquilon Software Inc.
Cost Management
70
Focuses on providing affordable ERP solutions for SMBs, demonstrating an understanding of cost-effective business practices.

Experiences

JOBAquilon Software Inc.

Title

Founder

Position Description

Founded and leads Aquilon Software, an ERP provider for growing manufacturers and distributors, focusing on integrated system development and operational improvement for small and mid-sized businesses.

Accomplishment Notes

Bootstrapped the company, grew annual revenue to $250k-$500k, and developed an affordable, fully integrated ERP system that helps SMBs manage, optimize, and scale their operations.