This is a rough draft, expect this page to be refined significantly over the next few months.
AMPS Software is a small company pushing the bounds of the digital space. Founded by Andrew Mitchell and Pat Stucker, we are a bootstrapped and independent company that is beholden only to ourselves and our customers, not investors and profit. Whilst profit is a goal of every company, it is not our primary motivator, we prefer to think long term, our ultimate driver is to provide the best products and service to our customers.
"If you build it, he will come."
- Ray Kinsella, Field of Dreams
We have our own take on this, we believe "If we build it well, and take good care of our customers, they will come". We are not driven by profit, because we know long-term if we stick to our values we will have plenty of customers.
Our focus is on building a sustainable company. We have no exit strategy, inspired by fellow startups like Doist we are mission-focused on building a sustainable company. As a privately-owned independent company based in Ohio we believe our values and philiosophies are our biggest differentiators. We have outlined these in what we call The AMPS Software Manifesto.
In this manifesto we lay out the philiosophies guiding our business. This is a living document, much like The Constitution of The United States, we shall amend this in the future to reflect new philiosophies and to refine and polish the language. We will provide revision history for any signficant changes.
At the core of our business is an unwavering commitment to transparency. We believe in openness, honesty, and clarity in all our dealings. We will communicate openly with our customers, sharing information about our operations, decisions, and challenges. By having transparency, we build trust and foster a culture of accountability within our organization. Everyone makes mistakes, including businesses, we want to be accountible when we do, we believe this is far better in the long term than covering up those mistakes would be. Our most important communications will happen on our blog.
Respecting the privacy of our customers, employees, and partners is non-negotiable. We understand the importance of safeguarding personal information and are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data protection. Our commitment to privacy goes beyond compliance; it reflects our respect for the individual and our dedication to creating a secure environment for all those involved with our business. We aim to build software that is unobtrusive to customer's privacy, not the tracker-laden mess that much of modern software has become.
We cherish our independence as a business. This autonomy allows us to make decisions that align with our values and long-term vision. We are not beholden to external interests that may compromise our principles. Our independence empowers us to act in the best interests of our stakeholders, enabling us to chart our own course toward a sustainable and responsible future. As such, we aim to continue being an independent Ohio-based business.
We embrace the fundamental right to freedom of speech as a cornerstone of our organizational culture. We encourage diverse perspectives, open dialogue, and the free exchange of ideas. By fostering an environment where every voice is heard and respected, we believe we can cultivate innovation, inclusivity, and a dynamic workplace that thrives on the principles of free expression. This is not just an organizational principle, but one we also follow when designing and building our software.
Self-sufficiency is the bedrock of our resilience. We strive to be self-reliant in our operations, reducing dependencies on external factors that may impede our ability to fulfill our mission. By cultivating internal strength and adaptability, we position ourselves to navigate challenges with agility, ensuring the longevity and sustainability of our business.
We view innovation as a continuous process intertwined with learning. We foster a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement, where every challenge is an opportunity to evolve. Embracing the spirit of innovation, we encourage our team to engage in continual learning, staying abreast of industry advancements and emerging trends. Through this commitment to innovation, we aim to not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our stakeholders and the dynamic landscape in which we operate.