Our Mission & Values

AI & Software for Growing Businesses

We exist to make transformative technology accessible to every business, regardless of size or budget.

Our Mission

We build high-quality software and AI solutions for small and medium enterprises who deserve the same technology as large corporations - at prices they can afford.

By operating as a solidarity cooperative rather than a traditional for-profit agency, we can reinvest in our mission instead of maximizing shareholder returns. This allows us to offer enterprise-quality development at 50-70% below market rates while maintaining fair wages and high standards.

Our Vision

A future where every business, regardless of size, has access to transformative technology.

We envision a world where cost is no longer a barrier to digital transformation. Where a community health clinic can have the same quality patient portal as a hospital network. Where a family farm can compete with agribusiness through technology. Where social enterprises have the tools to maximize their impact.

Why We Exist

The Problem We Saw

Traditional software agencies charge $150-300 per hour. A basic custom application costs $50,000-150,000. For most growing businesses, transformative technology has been completely out of reach. This creates a two-tier economy where large corporations get efficiency and innovation, while SMEs are stuck with inadequate off-the-shelf solutions or manual processes.

The Gap in the Market

We noticed that mission-driven organizations - healthcare clinics, sustainable food producers, environmental groups, social enterprises - needed custom technology the most but could afford it the least. Meanwhile, skilled developers wanted to work on meaningful projects but were stuck building vanity apps for startups or optimizing ad revenue for tech giants.

Our Solution

By structuring as a solidarity cooperative, we eliminate the pressure to maximize profits for external investors. We can charge what is fair rather than what the market will bear. We can work with clients who are mission-aligned rather than chasing the highest bidder. And we can build technology that genuinely solves problems rather than just checking feature boxes.

Our Core Values

Accessibility First

Technology should be accessible to everyone, not just those with Fortune 500 budgets. We price our services to be within reach of SMEs, non-profits, and social enterprises while maintaining quality and fair wages.

Radical Transparency

No hidden fees, no scope creep surprises, no vendor lock-in tactics. We publish our rates openly, explain our decisions clearly, and ensure you own everything we build. You deserve to know exactly what you are paying for.

True Partnership

We are not a vendor extracting maximum value - we are partners invested in your success. We provide honest advice even when it costs us revenue. We say no to projects that are not a good fit. We build relationships, not just software.

Continuous Improvement

Technology evolves rapidly and so do we. We invest in learning, adopt best practices, and constantly refine our processes. We bring the latest tools and techniques to every project without the consultant markup.

Impact Over Revenue

We measure success by the impact our technology creates - time saved, costs reduced, communities served - not just revenue generated. If a project does not create real value for you, we will tell you.

Social Economy Commitment

As a solidarity cooperative, we are committed to the social economy ecosystem. We prioritize working with mission-driven organizations, offer discounted rates for non-profits and co-ops, and contribute to building a more equitable economy.

Our Impact Goals

50+

SMEs Empowered

Help 50+ small and medium enterprises access transformative technology by 2027

$2M+

Client Savings

Save clients $2M+ in development costs vs traditional agencies through our cooperative model

10+

Quality Jobs Created

Create 10+ well-paid technology jobs in Montreal's social economy by 2027

20+

Social Impact Projects

Complete 20+ projects for healthcare, sustainability, food systems, and social enterprise sectors

How We Measure Success

Unlike traditional agencies that optimize for revenue growth, we measure success across multiple dimensions:

  • Client Impact: Time saved, costs reduced, revenue increased, communities served by the technology we build
  • Accessibility: Number of SMEs and mission-driven organizations we make technology accessible to
  • Cost Savings: Total amount clients save vs traditional agency pricing while getting the same quality
  • Worker Well-being: Fair wages, sustainable workload, professional development, and democratic governance
  • Social Economy Contribution: Partnerships with other co-ops, support for local social economy, knowledge sharing

Ready to Build Something Great?

Free consultation. No pressure. Let's talk about what technology can do for your business.

Or email us at contact@vineralstechnologies.com