Since 2010 · Built by operators

Software for teams that get their hands dirty.

13 Guys Named Ed is a small, senior crew crafting matter-of-fact tools. We ship durable products for operations-heavy teams that need clarity, accountability, and momentum.

  • 18+ Years shipping tools
  • 2 Products in the studio
  • Zero fluff Only practical software

What we do

Launch, grow, repeat.

We listen, prototype, and harden until the tools feel like part of your team. No VC timelines, just focused craft.

Product strategy Engineering Ops workflows

Currently building

Mattercode Live

A calmer, structured system for managing engineering work.

Troopforge Coming soon

Field-ready coordination software for emerging teams.

Studio launchpad

Two products, same obsession with clarity.

Every release comes from the same belief: the right amount of process, made actionable and humane.

Live

Mattercode

Opinionated, low-noise work management for engineering and product teams who prefer writing to waving their hands.

  • Shared context without dashboard fatigue
  • Structured updates tuned for async teams
  • Integrations that skip the kitchen sink approach
Visit mattercode.com ↗
In development

Troopforge

Lightweight command center for organizations that work in the field—think civic response groups and ambitious volunteer crews.

  • Live tasking and accountability loops
  • Checklists that adapt to changing ops tempo
  • Mobile-friendly so teams stay aligned outdoors
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How we work

Small on purpose, so we can say the hard things.

13 Guys Named Ed started as a scrappy consultancy and stayed that way. We take on a few bets, keep the meetings short, and hold the quality bar high.

Operators first

We build alongside real teams—inside warehouses, hack rooms, and city halls. That proximity makes our products stubbornly useful.

Opinionated craft

We say no to features that dilute the mission. Clear defaults, smart automation, and interfaces that read like a briefing.

Durable partnerships

Customers stick because we ship with them, not at them. Expect direct access to the people writing the code.

Stay in the loop

Need a signal when Troopforge lands?

Drop us a note and we’ll keep you posted on launch dates, private previews, and collaboration opportunities.

Email [email protected]

We reply within two business days.