Gearshift industries consulting

Shift your ops into high gear.

Gearshift Industries identifies, implements, and supports the best software tools for your growing organization. Let us take the pain out of your tech stack, so your team can work more effectively than ever before.

Implement the best tools for your growing team.

A good tech stack is the backbone of any modern organization. If your current tools are holding you back, we're here to help.Whether you need an ERP, a CRM, or something completely different, Gearshift Industries will evaluate your current suite of tools, identify opportunities for improvement, and work with your team and software vendors to ensure a smooth transition.We are procurement and implementation experts across a variety of vendors and technologies, and because we aren't beholden to any of them we can impartially help you find the best tools to support your organization.

Get ongoing support you can count on.

Don't let technology get in way of your business. Gearshift Industries is here to support all of your team's technology needs, and has the context and expertise to troubleshoot even the most challenging emerging issues.Unlike siloed software vendors that only support their individual products, we document and understand the whole picture – and ensure you spend your time building your business, not providing tech support to your team.We are especially keen to provide ongoing support for complex, integrated systems based around ERPs and other centralized data systems.

Like hiring a CIO, at a fraction of the price.

Technology can make or break a business. Let Gearshift Industries act as your strategic technology partner.We'll build a comprehensive technology plan, and ensure your team is well-supported as your organization – and your tech stack – grows. We'll help you confidently make technology decisions, mitigate security risks, and save money and time.And when your organization is ready for an in-house team, we'll help you recruit and hire the right people to take you to the next level.

Ezra is a truly excellent collaborator — thoughtful, organized, a great communicator and strategic thinker — who is able to bridge both human and technical sides of operational puzzles. He supported us through a growth phase of our small business, skillfully assessing the pain points in our operations and offering highly tailored software tools and clear processes that have enabled us to operate much more efficiently and set us up for successful growth.

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Julia Fariss
COO, Red Fox Coffee Merchants

Our capabilities

We rise to the challenge

With over a decade of experience at a wide variety of organizations, we're familiar with hundreds of software tools and eager to get familiar with even more. Our specialties include:

  • CRM and marketing automation platforms like Pipedrive, Hubspot, ActiveCampaign, and Salesforce.

  • ERP, inventory management, and finance platforms like QuickBooks, Brightpearl, MRPEasy, and NetSuite.

  • Bespoke apps and databases built in low-code/no-code tools like Airtable, Stacker, and Retool and full-blown applications in Ruby on Rails, Node, and other stacks.

  • Productivity software like Google Workspace, Google Apps Script, Microsoft 365, and Dropbox.

  • Integration platforms like Zapier, Fivetran, Pipedream, Make, and Celigo – even EDI providers like SPS Commerce.

  • IT infrastructure, processes, and policies like purchasing, provisioning, security, and SSO.

We are able to quickly get up to speed with new platforms – so don't hesitate to reach out if an app you use isn't on the list.

About Gearshift Industries

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Ezra Spier

Founder,
Gearshift Industries

I started Gearshift Industries because I love helping organizations scale. With over ten years of startup technology, operations, and management experience, I'm excited to help your team have the best possible tools to do its work.Previously a startup co-founder and COO, I know firsthand the challenges of starting and scaling businesses. As a consultant, I've worked with a variety of companies, including service businesses, nonprofits, specialty coffee, and consumer packaged goods. As a technologist, I've built custom software and procured/implemented dozens of off-the-shelf tools.I'm based in Oakland, California, and I can't wait to meet you.

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