Soul Surfer Software is a fiercely independent, mission-driven software innovation company on Vancouver's North Shore.
A soul surfer is in the water for the love of the ocean and the wave, not for trophies or status. The reward is the ride itself.
We apply the same philosophy to innovation: pursue meaningful work, enjoy the process of invention, and build things worth believing in. Our products have to be commercially sustainable, but extracting the maximum profit is not why we build them.
Scott founded Soul Surfer after 26 years as an entrepreneur in hospitality. His background spans hospitality, philosophy, world religions, design and construction, technology design, user experience, branding and intellectual property.
Soul Surfer's earliest software grew out of practical problems in restaurant operations. Today the company works with emerging developers on research and software development.
We think for ourselves and choose our own projects.
Our ideas come from real operating experience, close to the people who have the problem.
Fair dealing and responsible business practice, in what we build and how we work.
Capable software should not be reserved for the biggest players.
We make room for experiments and for the pleasure of making things.
We aim to help emerging developers grow into builders of software businesses.
Soul Surfer envisions a flexible, inclusive, remote-first workplace. What counts is contribution, accountability, collaboration and results, not constant physical attendance.
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Scott McArthur founded Soul Surfer Software in 2024 on Vancouver's North Shore, British Columbia, after 26 years as an entrepreneur in hospitality. The company's earliest software grew out of practical problems in restaurant operations.
A soul surfer is in the water for the love of the ocean and the wave, not for trophies or status. We apply the same philosophy to innovation: pursue meaningful work, enjoy the process of invention, and build things worth believing in.
On Vancouver's North Shore, British Columbia, Canada. Soul Surfer envisions a flexible, inclusive, remote-first workplace, where what counts is contribution, accountability, collaboration and results.
Six things: fierce independence, grassroots innovation, fairness, accessible technology, curiosity and invention, and opportunity for developers.
We start on our own street on the North Shore and build tools any main street or independent business can use. We are always glad to talk with local businesses, community organizations, researchers and partners.