Windy Oak Ventures, LLC specializes in building custom business software solutions that prioritize flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and data ownership. We believe that off-the-shelf software often forces businesses to adapt to the tool rather than the tool adapting to the business.
Our Approach
We work with modern, open-source technologies and cloud platforms to create solutions that are maintainable, scalable, and free from vendor lock-in. Every project is built with your specific needs in mind, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Our development philosophy emphasizes pragmatic engineering decisions that balance technical excellence with real-world business constraints. We focus on solutions that work reliably in production, not just impressive technology for its own sake.
Flexibility First
Business processes change. Your software should adapt without requiring expensive reconfiguration or vendor consultants.
Cost-Conscious Design
We leverage open-source tools, self-hosted infrastructure, and efficient architectures to keep your operating costs low while maintaining high quality.
No Vendor Lock-In
Your data belongs to you. We build with standard formats and migration paths so you're never trapped by proprietary systems.
Automation & Integration
Connect your tools, eliminate manual data entry, and let systems work together seamlessly through intelligent workflow automation.
About the Founder
Windy Oak Ventures, LLC is operated by Barry Stolar, who brings experience in custom software development, business process automation, and practical system design. The company focuses on serving small to mid-size businesses that need sophisticated solutions without enterprise-level budgets.