Team
The team behind the tools
Apotentia is a small, focused team building software that puts users first. As we grow and generate revenue, we plan to expand with engineers who share our commitment to building ethical, quality software.
Eric Santiago
Eric founded Apotentia with a simple mission: build software that helps people rather than exploits them. As a US Army veteran and lifelong tinkerer, he brings a practical, mission-focused approach to software development.
Background
- US Army veteran (disabled)
- Corporate Solutions Architect at Nextpoint Group LLC (Chantilly, VA)
- 20 years of experience as government developer (most work classified/non-public)
- Self-taught developer and tinkerer
- Passionate about ethical technology
- Advocate for open source software
- GitHub: @esantiagogogo (limited public history due to government work)
Current Focus
- Leading product development across Apotentia's software portfolio
- Architecture and core engineering for APO FJ Downloads, APO Proposer, and APO Recruit
- Self-funding development from personal savings
- Using AI tools to ship faster
- Planning for sustainable growth through high-yield savings strategy
Philosophy
Eric believes in building slowly and sustainably. Rather than chasing venture capital or rapid growth, Apotentia focuses on creating real value first. The goal is to build a savings fund that generates enough passive income to support development costs, allowing the company to remain independent and user-focused.
"The objective of Web technology should be to empower all people, not extract wealth from them. That's not idealism in my opinion... it's what I believe good software to be all about."
Eric Alexander contributes to Apotentia's documentation standards and security practices. He works on technical writing, user guides, and security reviews across the product line.
Andrew Kincaid supports Apotentia's visual identity and user experience. He works on design, branding materials, and ensuring consistency across the company's products and communications.
Want to Join?
We're a small team with big plans. Check our careers page for future opportunities as we grow.