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SurePrep and ePace! Founder David Wyle Joins Qount Board of Directors

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Accounting technology pioneer who helped create the paperless audit and tax document automation categories joins Qount as it brings AI deeper into practice management

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Qount, the AI-powered practice management platform for modern accounting firms, today announced that David Wyle, CPA and veteran accounting technology entrepreneur, has joined its Board of Directors.

For nearly three decades, Wyle has been at the forefront of technology innovation in the accounting profession. He began his career as a CPA at PwC before founding ePace! Software, one of the profession’s first paperless audit solutions. CCH acquired ePace! in 2001, and its technology evolved into ProSystem fx Engagement, which remains widely used today.

In 2002, Wyle founded SurePrep, establishing tax document automation as a new technology category for accounting firms. Thomson Reuters acquired SurePrep for $500 million in 2023. Wyle subsequently served as General Manager of Audit, leading Thomson Reuters’ global audit software business.

Across both companies, Wyle focused on applying emerging technology to eliminate manual work and give accounting firms capabilities they previously did not have. Rather than asking firms to replace the core systems they already depended on, his companies targeted the manual processes that existed around them. He brings that same perspective to Qount as the company expands the role of artificial intelligence across its practice management platform.

“Every practice management company is racing to bolt new features and chatbot-style workflows onto their product and call it AI,” said Pete Miele, CEO of Qount. “That’s not the bet we’re making, and it’s the opposite of what Dave has brought to this profession. Twice he has taken new technology and applied it in a way that created an entirely new capability for firms. He understands the difference between using technology to fundamentally change what firms can do and simply making an existing product incrementally better. That judgment is exactly what we want in the room as we build QAI, the AI layer embedded across the Qount platform.”

Wyle joins Qount as accounting firms increasingly move away from legacy and desktop practice management systems while evaluating how AI can improve the way work gets done.

“Practice management is going through a generational turnover,” said Wyle. “Firms moving off legacy systems they outgrew years ago shouldn’t have to settle for a more modern version of the same software. Practice management holds some of the richest operational data in a firm, including scheduling, time, billing and the history of every engagement, yet a tremendous amount of work around that data still happens in spreadsheets and disconnected tools.”

“The opportunity with AI is to bring more of that work into the platform and make the data itself more useful,” Wyle continued. “But the technology has to fit into a firm’s day-to-day work, add real value and earn enough trust that people stop double-checking it and actually change how they work. Qount has the opportunity to close the loop between the work being performed and the data that work creates, so the system can learn from how engagements actually run, surface better information and continuously improve the decisions it helps firms make.”

“The goal isn’t AI for its own sake,” Wyle added. “It’s using AI to remove manual work around the data and give firms capabilities the category has never offered before. That is the same kind of opportunity I’ve been drawn to throughout my career, and it’s what makes Qount compelling to me.”

As a member of Qount’s Board of Directors, Wyle will work closely with the company’s leadership team on growth and product strategy, with a particular focus on how AI adoption takes hold inside accounting firms and what separates lasting efficiency from added complexity. His experience building and scaling category-defining accounting technology will also inform Qount’s expansion among larger and more complex firms, where fragmented workflows, disconnected data and legacy systems often create significant operational friction.

Wyle’s perspective will play an important role in the continued development of QAI and the learning loop it enables across Qount. As firms manage work, track time, communicate with clients, bill engagements and make operational decisions within the platform, Qount can use that connected context to surface patterns, identify opportunities and make its intelligence more useful over time. The aim is not simply to add AI features to practice management, but to use the data already flowing through the system to reduce the manual work that has traditionally existed around it and create new ways for firms to operate more efficiently, make better decisions and scale.

About Qount

Qount provides connected practice management software for modern tax and accounting firms. Qount helps firms manage work, billing, client relationships, collaboration, documents and reporting in one platform, giving leaders everything they need to drive profitability for their firm. To learn more, visit qount.io.

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Driven Tech Named No. 571 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Company Recognized for Triple Digit Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Driven Tech Inc. today announced it has been ranked No. 571 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.

“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year,” said Vinu Thomas, President and COO of Driven Tech. “Our continued triple-digit growth is a validation of the strategy we set in motion — to build a different kind of technology company focused on customer outcomes, deep engineering expertise, and innovation. A 92.7 Net Promoter Score and 93.4 Customer Satisfaction score demonstrate that we’re scaling without compromising the experience and outcomes we deliver for our customers. As AI fundamentally reshapes the enterprise, we’re continuing to invest aggressively in our people, capabilities, and AI-enabled platform strategy to help organizations build an AI-Driven Digital Foundation with Pervasive Security at its core. We’re incredibly excited about the opportunity ahead.”

This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance-it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14-16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.

About Driven Tech, Inc.

Driven Tech is a Security and AI-first technology integrator specializing in Pervasive Security, Applied Intelligence, and AI-Driven Digital Foundations. The company helps organizations modernize infrastructure, secure digital environments, and harness artificial intelligence to improve cyber resilience, operational efficiency, and business outcomes. Driven delivers advisory, professional, and managed services across cybersecurity, cloud, networking, data, and AI, enabling customers to securely innovate in an increasingly AI-driven world.

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Kroger names Nate Faust Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer

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CINCINNATI, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) today announced that Nate Faust will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer, effective September 1, 2026.

Faust brings more than two decades of experience building and scaling highly impactful eCommerce businesses, most recently at Olive creating a waste-free delivery and returns experience for brands like Rhone, Cynthia Rowley and Rent the Runway. As a founder, operator, investor and advisor, he has consistently been at the forefront of supply chain innovation, digital commerce and customer experience.

“Nate built businesses that redefined what customers expect from eCommerce, built on speed, value and the experience of getting exactly what the customer ordered,” said Greg Foran, CEO of Kroger. “That is the standard we are holding ourselves to as we grow our digital business. I am thrilled to welcome Nate to the team.”

Faust is the co-founder of Jet.com, the mass merchandise eCommerce marketplace. As Chief Operating Officer, he led first-party merchandising, replenishment, fulfillment, and customer service. He also launched the groundbreaking Smart Cart model that rewarded customers with lower prices for shopping more efficiently.

After Jet.com was acquired by Walmart in 2016, Faust served as Senior Vice President of Walmart U.S. eCommerce Supply Chain, where he led a multi-year transformation of the customer delivery experience. 

Earlier in his career, Faust was a member of the executive team at Diapers.com, where he built what was the fastest fulfilment and delivery network in eCommerce – offering free one- and two-day shipping nationwide and same-day delivery in key markets.

“Kroger has deep customer relationships, unmatched loyalty data and a footprint that puts us closer to customers,” said Faust. “I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work alongside Greg again and build on that strong foundation, continuing to improve the customer experience in this fast-growing part of the business.”

Faust holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S.E. in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University.  

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Visual Comfort & Co. Opens New Showroom in Newton, Massachusetts

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HOUSTON, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visual Comfort & Co. announces the opening of its new Newton showroom, a 4,000-square-foot destination showcasing the company’s portfolio of designer lighting partnerships, including AERIN, Thomas O’Brien, Ralph Lauren, Alexa Hampton, and many others.

The showroom features an immersive demonstration area where decorative lighting, architectural lighting, lighting controls, and shading solutions come to life within a home environment. Here, guests can experience the essence of “visual comfort” firsthand, discovering how intentional lighting design not only enhances the richness of fabrics, finishes, and artwork, but also shapes mood, atmosphere, and overall well-being. The space also integrates motorized shades, including the company’s new custom Roman Shade program, to illustrate how smart shading and layered lighting work in harmony to balance natural daylight and interior illumination.

“The Greater Boston design community has a longstanding appreciation for craftsmanship, timeless design, and exceptional quality,” says Gale Singer, founder of Visual Comfort & Co.’s direct division. “Our new showroom makes it easy to experience the beauty and simplicity of integrated lighting and shading, with our lighting design experts helping bring each project from concept to completion.”

The showroom is open for walk-ins or by appointment. In-person or virtual consultations can be scheduled by calling 617.409.5509 or at visualcomfort.com/us/showrooms/newton. 

Visual Comfort & Co. – Newton 
230 Needham St, Suite E5
Newton, MA 02464
617.409.5509

About Visual Comfort & Co.:
Visual Comfort & Co. is the world’s premier resource for whole home lighting solutions, spanning decorative, architectural, ceiling fans, landscape, integrated controls and shading. Collaborating with the most talented and influential designers and brands in the industry, Visual Comfort offers an unparalleled assortment of products for every category, style, and price point. With over 70 showrooms and growing across the US, UK, and Asia, Visual Comfort continues to advance its vision of enhancing people’s lives through the power and beauty of light.

For more information, visit visualcomfort.com.

Press Contact: Sabrina Hames, sabrina@blitzerandcompany.com 

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