The founders of SmartBooks bring business acumen and highly relevant experience to the table.

SmartBooks was founded by Calvin and Jenny Wilder, two people trusted by the leaders of many small- and mid-size businesses for sound business advice and for helping them meet their organizational goals.

A summa cum laude graduate of Duke University, Calvin Wilder has worked in senior executive positions in finance, investment management and operations for more than 10 years including founding Thrive Networks, Inc., which grew to become New England's leading provider of outsourced IT services to small businesses. Calvin built and managed Thrive's financial operations, managed part of its service delivery operations, developed management and employee compensation plans, contributed to the company's strategic development and ultimately managed Thrive's acquisition by Staples, Inc. Following the purchase, Calvin served as Chief Financial Officer of its information technology services subsidiary.

Jenny Wilder is a business attorney who has worked with a wide range of clients in diverse industries. She co-founded and managed her own law firm with a focus on responsively and affordably meeting the legal needs of small and midsized businesses. One of her practice areas was commercial collections, and Jenny has helped businesses significantly improve their accounts receivable management practices and collections results.