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Southwest Florida's Software & AI Consultancy

Software, automation & AI that keeps you one step ahead.

We build custom web apps, mobile apps, and AI automation systems for businesses across Southwest Florida and, remotely, nationwide. Built to enterprise standards, priced for a growing business.

Veteran Owned & Operated Built to Enterprise Standards SWFL · Remote Nationwide
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Years in software engineering
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Upfront. Pay per milestone.
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Code and IP you own
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
Python
PostgreSQL
AWS
Claude
OpenAI
React Native
Flutter
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
Python
PostgreSQL
AWS
Claude
OpenAI
React Native
Flutter
Why Propel

Standing still is
falling behind.

Most Southwest Florida businesses run on manual workarounds and disconnected tools. The right software and automation give you back time, clarity, and room to grow.

Software that doesn't fit

Off-the-shelf tools force you to work around their limits. Meanwhile, your competitors run on software built for exactly how they operate.

We build software that fits you exactly →

Manual work piling up

Every hour spent on repetitive tasks is an hour not spent growing. The businesses outpacing you have already automated that work away.

We automate it, often within 30 days →

No one steering the tech

You know the right technology could move you faster. You just don't know where to start or who to trust. That's where we come in.

We become your engineering lead →

Complexity,
simplified.

Nuclear-trained discipline meets a decade of engineering leadership. That depth now works for your business.

What We Build

One partner.
Everything you need.

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Web & Mobile Apps

Custom client portals, dashboards, internal tools, and iOS/Android apps built around exactly how your business works. No templates, no compromises.

PortalsDashboardsiOS & Android
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AI & Automation

Multi-step AI workflows, agentic pipelines, and LLM integrations that run complex work end to end, around the clock. The kind of system your competitors wish they had.

Agentic AILLMRPAIntegrations
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Tech Strategy & Advisory

A senior engineer in your corner for vendor decisions, build-vs-buy calls, and reviewing developer work. Engineering leadership without the full-time hire.

Fractional CTOAuditsRoadmapping
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Professional Websites

Conversion-optimized business websites that work as hard as you do. Not a template. A real engineered presence built to compete and to be found.

SEO-readyFastBuilt to convert
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Software worth using

Every build ships as a polished, production-grade product: dashboards that make decisions obvious, and apps your team actually wants to use.

Live in 30 daysQA-tested
app.yourbusiness.com
Live
Today's Schedule
Tuesday, 8 appointments
This week · $12,480
9:00Coastal HVAC — system installDone
11:30Gulfview Dental — portal demoNow
2:00Marco Realty — app walkthroughUpcoming
4:15Naples Fitness — automation reviewUpcoming
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Who We Work With

Built for your
industry.

If your business has processes that slow you down, software that doesn't fit, or a gap technology could close, we should talk.

Healthcare & Medical

Patient portals, intake apps, scheduling systems, and workflow automation that keeps care moving.

Real Estate & Property

Client portals, lead automation, and property management apps that help you close deals faster.

Legal & Professional

Document automation, client dashboards, and AI tools that free your team to focus on billable work.

Hospitality & Tourism

Custom booking platforms, guest apps, and operations automation built around your season.

Construction & Trades

Field apps, project dashboards, and scheduling tools that keep crews moving and jobs on track.

Finance & Insurance

Client reporting platforms, compliance workflows, and automation that speeds up your back office.

How It Works

Get results. Fast.

1

Discovery

A free 30-minute call. We learn what's slowing you down and where you want to go. No pitch.

2

Proposal

A clear scope, timeline, and milestone-based price. You know exactly what you're getting before anything begins.

3

Design

Wireframes and technical architecture, approved by you before a single line of code is written.

4

Build

Weekly check-ins, a shared tracker, and QA-tested delivery in phases. You're never in the dark.

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Stay ahead

Ongoing support and iteration so your technology keeps pace as your business grows.

Investment

Pay per milestone.
Nothing upfront.

Every engagement is scoped upfront. You pay nothing until work is reviewed and approved.

Scoped before we startDeliverables, timeline, and cost are agreed upfront. No surprises.
ROI-focused deliveryEvery milestone delivers measurable value. Most clients recover their investment within 60 to 90 days.
Automation
Save time and eliminate manual work
★ Start Here

Automation Quick Win

The lowest-risk way to start. We identify your highest-value automation and build it.

$1,000–$5,000
Flat fee · one-time
Most clients see the investment returned within the first month
  • Bottleneck discovery session
  • One automation built and deployed
  • Live in 30 days or less
  • Team training and documentation
  • 30-day post-launch support
Book a Quick Win Call

AI Automation System

For businesses whose bottleneck is bigger than a single task. Full workflow architecture, built to run end to end without you touching it.

$7,500–$25K+
Milestone-based
Replaces hours of manual work with systems that run around the clock
  • Workflow design and architecture
  • Agentic AI task pipelines
  • Claude, OpenAI, and custom LLMs
  • Document and data extraction
  • CRM, ERP, and app integrations
  • Monitoring and ongoing tuning
Book a Discovery Call
Software
Build something your business owns

Business Web App

Custom web app, portal, or internal tool designed around how your business operates.

$5,000–$20K+
Milestone-based · 3–4 phases
Most clients recover their investment within 90 days
  • 1. Discovery and scoping
  • 2. UX wireframes and design
  • 3. Full-stack build and QA
  • 4. Launch, training, handoff
  • 30-day post-launch support
Book a Discovery Call

Custom Platform or Mobile App

Full-scale software, mobile apps, and complex platforms built for a lasting competitive edge.

$20K–$50K+
Milestone-based · phased
Scoped to fit your budget. We start with what matters most.
  • Discovery, scoping, architecture
  • UX/UI design and client approval
  • Phased build with sign-offs
  • iOS and Android, web, or both
  • QA testing, launch, and training
  • Ongoing support available
Book a Discovery Call
Partnership
Ongoing access to senior engineering
Ongoing Access

Tech Support Retainer

A senior engineer in your corner every month for tech questions, vendor decisions, and code reviews.

$500–$1,500
Per month · cancel anytime
One good vendor decision pays for months of retainer
  • Monthly advisory hours
  • Vendor and tool recommendations
  • Review developer work
  • Honest build-vs-buy answers
  • Priority response when urgent
  • Hours roll over month to month
Start a Retainer
Ongoing Development

Development Partnership

Your outsourced engineering team. Dedicated monthly capacity to keep shipping new features.

$5,000–$15K
Per month · dedicated capacity
Predictable cost, continuous progress, no hiring overhead
  • Dedicated monthly dev hours
  • Monthly roadmap planning
  • Continuous feature releases
  • Bug fixes and security updates
  • Direct Slack or Teams access
  • Cancel anytime, 30 days notice
Let's Talk

How milestone-based billing works

Every project is broken into clear phases with defined deliverables. You review and approve each phase before the next payment is due, so you are never paying for work you have not seen. Scope, timeline, and cost are agreed upfront. No surprises, no scope creep.

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Scope & agree
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Deliver milestone
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Review & approve
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Release payment
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Repeat next phase
Introductory rates for new projects We are offering introductory pricing on new engagements right now. If you have been meaning to tackle a project, this is a good time to start the conversation.
Let's Talk
Background & Experience

A decade of
real engineering work.

Senior engineering experience across the full stack, from early-stage startups to funded health tech companies serving millions of users.

The Beginning

Nuclear-Trained U.S. Navy Veteran

Operated nuclear propulsion systems, learning to simplify and run complex, high-stakes technology with zero margin for error. That discipline drives every project here.

The Foundation

BS Engineering Technology, Management Minor

Engineering principles plus management thinking. Able to speak both languages: the business problem and the technical solution.

SWFL Roots

First Tech Job: Naples Web & SEO Agency

Got my start in tech right here, building websites and digital strategy for Southwest Florida businesses. SWFL is not a new market. It is where this all began.

National Scale

10+ Years: Developer, Manager, Director

Grew through engineering roles at funded health tech companies, building platforms now serving millions of patients nationwide.

Meet the Founder
Charles, founder of Propel Innovation, Navy veteran and software engineer in Southwest Florida

A decade of engineering, now working for you.

"In nuclear operations, complex systems have to be simple enough to run flawlessly under pressure. That's exactly how I approach software. If your team can't use it with confidence, it isn't built right."

That experience means I have already solved the hard problems your project will run into: scale, security, integrations, and the messy realities of software that people depend on every day. You get that judgment from day one.

Direct access. No handoffs, no middlemen.You work directly with me, not a junior contractor. The person you talk to is the person building your software.
Local to SWFL, available in personBased in Southwest Florida and available to meet across Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties. Not a remote-only shop.
Common Questions

Answers,
up front.

It depends on scope, but every engagement is priced upfront so there are no surprises. Automation projects start at $1,000, web apps typically run $5,000 to $20K, and larger platforms scale from there. You pay per milestone as work is approved, never all upfront.

Most clients have something live and running within 30 days of the first call. Larger platforms are delivered in phases, so you see working software early and often rather than waiting months for a big reveal.

We're based in Southwest Florida and love working with local businesses in Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral. That said, most of our work happens remotely, and we partner with clients across the United States.

That's the norm, not the exception. The free discovery call exists to figure that out together. If you want to start small, the Automation Quick Win identifies your highest-value opportunity and delivers a working result for a flat fee, no big commitment required.

No. Payment is milestone-based: the project is broken into clear phases, and you approve and pay for each one as it's delivered. You pay nothing until work is reviewed and approved, which keeps your risk low and everyone accountable.

Yes, completely. Full source code and intellectual property transfer to you at the final milestone. No lock-in, no licensing fees, no proprietary platform holding your business hostage. If you ever want to bring the work in-house or hand it to another developer, you can, and we will help with the handoff.

You work directly with a senior engineer who has built and led software at national scale, without the overhead, account managers, or hand-offs of a large agency, and without the risk of a solo freelancer disappearing mid-project. Enterprise standards, focused on your business.

Get Started

Ready to get
one step ahead?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. No pitch, no pressure, just a clear picture of what's possible.

Charles, founder of Propel Innovation
You'll talk directly with the founder. We reply to every inquiry within one business day.

We'll reply within one business day. Your information is never shared.

For Developers & Engineering Leaders

Interested in bringing Propel Innovation to your market?

We are building a network of qualified operators, experienced developers and engineering leaders who want to run their own practice using the Propel system, tools, and playbooks. If you are a technical professional looking to build something of your own, we would like to talk.

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