Fill the gap
We start where off-the-shelf tools fall short, and ship focused products that solve the whole problem.
Illuminating Software
We build the software that should already exist
When there is a gap between what you need and what is available, that’s where we shine— from event platforms and student science tools to multi-tenant hubs, websites, and personal finance.
Our approach
Practical products. Real operations.
We design systems that teams actually run day to day—clear domain models, multi-tenant craft, and APIs that work for people and AI operators alike.
Multi-tenant craft
Isolation, branding, identity, and scale are first-class—not bolted on after the demo.
Agent-ready platforms
Human-friendly UIs plus first-class Agent APIs so teams and AI tools share the same rules.
Portfolio
Products we build & operate
Six platforms spanning events, education, documents, support, websites, and personal finance.
zFairs
Event & contest management
Run large events without the chaos—participants, judges, volunteers, awards, presenters, and exhibitors in one place.
Visit zFairs
ISEF App
Science fair forms & paperwork
Free online tooling for students, parents, and teachers—making ISEF forms accessible to everyone.
Visit ISEF App
Orkboo
Interactive digital workbooks
Customizable document flows for training, data collection, and e-signatures—interactive workbooks that fit your process.
Visit Orkboo
Nexus
Support tickets & work boards
Multi-tenant hub with isolated data, JWT identity, branding, communications, and a first-class Agent API.
Visit Nexus
Spider Silk
Website platform
Pages, templates, SEO, media, and domain bindings—plus an Agent API so teams and AI can publish safely.
Visit Spider Silk
PebbleHoard
Personal finance, two ledgers
Accounts for where money lives, buckets for what it is for. Assign every dollar, fund goals, and track net worth.
Visit PebbleHoardSoftware with a point of view
Illuminating Software LLC builds and operates product platforms used by organizations and families. We care about clarity, tenancy, and tools that stay out of your way.