Why Your Company Needs an App and How to Make It

• Workshop Room 2

Think apps are only for big brands? Think again. Learn how a custom app can boost visibility, streamline operations, and drive growth—plus avoid costly mistakes and build one your customers will love (and use).

Presented by:

Dan Ostler Lightning Kite

Dan Ostler is the President of Lightning Kite, a custom software development agency helping small and medium-sized businesses turn bold ideas into powerful apps, platforms, and internal tools. With a background that spans IT leadership, customer service, and enterprise-scale systems, Dan understands both the technical complexities and the human side of building great software. He's passionate about solving real-world problems through thoughtful design and engineering—and he loves helping business leaders bring their ideas to life. Whether you're streamlining operations, launching a new product, or just exploring what's possible, Dan is the kind of partner who listens first and builds sm
Dan Ostler is the President of Lightning Kite, a custom software development agency helping small and medium-sized businesses turn bold ideas into powerful apps, platforms, and internal tools. With a background that spans IT leadership, customer service, and enterprise-scale systems, Dan understands both the technical complexities and the human side of building great software. He's passionate about solving real-world problems through thoughtful design and engineering—and he loves helping business leaders bring their ideas to life. Whether you're streamlining operations, launching a new product, or just exploring what's possible, Dan is the kind of partner who listens first and builds smart. When he's not leading project, or scaling infrastructure, Dan enjoys time with his wife, Sheree, their two children and Harley, the office Doberman mascot or if possible spending time on his mountain bike. Stop by and tell him about the software you've been dreaming about—he might just help you build it.
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