[ about ]
Built by a business owner, for business owners.
We're not a tech company that sells to small businesses. We're small business operators who build technology, and that changes everything about how we work.
John Connor
Founder
Tech builder. Business owner. Roofer (seriously).
[ the origin story ]
the resume
Over a decade building technology platforms. Drove 15x revenue growth to 300K+ monthly active users at Upland. Raised over $1M for Sparkblox through partnerships with Chainlink and Algorand. Built HelpWith to 3,000+ service providers across four markets.
the real story
But resumes don't tell you much. Here's what matters: I also run a roofing company in Mississippi. I've sat across the table from a homeowner trying to close a deal. I've missed calls because I was up on a roof. I've wasted money on a website that looked pretty and generated zero calls.
That frustration is why Accelerate exists. I built the tools I wished I had, and they worked. Then contractors I know started asking, “Can you set that up for me too?”
the approach
We're not trying to be the biggest agency. We take on a limited number of clients so we can actually operate alongside each one. When your AI agent gives a wrong answer at 11 PM, we fix it by morning. When your pipeline dips, we dig into the data before you even notice.
This isn't a set-it-and-forget-it shop. We're in the business of your results.
[ our mission ]
Give small businesses the same AI-powered growth tools that Fortune 500 companies use, without the enterprise budget, the six-month timeline, or the 47-slide strategy deck.
[ what we stand for ]
Three principles, every project.
Ship fast, iterate faster
We ship in weeks, not months. Your business can't wait for a six-month project timeline. We move fast, get you live, and optimize from real data instead of guesswork.
Measure everything that matters
We measure success by your growth, not our hours. Every project has clear metrics from day one, and we track them obsessively so you always know what's working.
Earn it every month
No vanity metrics. No overblown promises. We earn your business every single month by delivering results you can see in your bank account.
[ start ]
Let's see if we're a fit.
No pitch deck. No 12-email sequence. Just a 30-minute conversation about your business.