about DIGIt

Our mission is to give manufacturers and distributors the software they deserve

Manufacturers are the backbone of the economy. It's time to get them out of Excel hell.

Hi, I'm Dan, CEO & Co-founder at Digit. The idea for Digit goes all the way back to 2015.

I spent 7 years consulting manufacturers and distributors all across the US, from 10 employees to 10,000. I spent days, nights, and weekends in warehouses talking to frontline workers, managers, and owners. I observed every process, carefully listened to every challenge, and over time, learned how to help solve them effectively.

Because of that experience, I was brought on as the CEO to lead the turnaround of a struggling plastic injection molder in Dalton, Georgia that had lost money 7 out of 8 years. During my time we brought the company back to profitability, increased revenue 5x, and built a rockstar team in the process.

Throughout all these years as a consultant and as an operator, I noticed that manufacturers and distributors have no good software systems to choose from. Either they spend years implementing a bloated, legacy ERP everyone hates or they continue living in Excel hell.

I knew there was a better way. So I decided to start Digit to build the system I wish I had.

Dan Koukol

Founder & CEO

our Mission

From us to the world.

Founded in 2021, Digit is building a radically new operating system — built on real-time data, intuitive workflows and cross-departmental collaboration. Using Digit, manufacturers and distributors can automate manual processes and capture real-time data in a system that users love as much as the apps they use on their smartphone every day.

our VISION

A singular system

We believe that virtually no organization is reaching its full potential. Most organizations use dozens of systems to manage their operations. Departmental silos are prevalent, accountability and alignment are lacking, and capturing external opportunities is cumbersome. We believe integrating this fragmented system landscape via current solutions is, secretly, a band-aid on the root cause.

The solution is a new kind of of organizational operating system: A singular system allowing organizations to (1) make a plan, (2) execute, (3) measure and optimize, and (4) seamlessly connect with the outside world. We’re not surprised this hasn’t been built. It’s an extremely hard challenge to solve. But this bold vision is what drives us every day.

Meet Our Team

Dan Koukol

CEO & Co-founder

Consulted 50+ manufacturers and led turnaround as CEO at plastic injection molder Prodigy Disc. Taught himself how to code.

Alena Dagneau

CTO & Co-founder

Previously served as VP of Engineering at 2 Y-Combinator startups. Full stack engineer with 13 years of experience.

Ben Campion

Software Engineer

Backend engineer with 13 years of experience. Previously worked at the BBC.

Steve Mason

Software Engineer

Backend engineer with 20+ years of experience. Previously worked at Brandwatch and NatWest Markets.

Sean Lawrence

Software Engineer

Software engineer for over a decade. Saved Fortune 500 companies millions of dollars while consulting at AWS Professional Services.

Simon Kronenberg

CRO & Co-founder

Previously served as Head of Growth at 3 startups (2 Y-Combinator funded), growing revenue from $0 to double-digit millions.

Jordan Arnesen

Customer Success

Nearly two decades of experience developing software and designing and delivering empowering experiences for customers.

Stella Dare

Software Engineer

Full stack engineer with 5 years of experience. Previously served as Software Engineer at Y-Combinator startup Revel.

Erika Wolfe

Software Engineer

Full stack engineer with 5 years of experience. Previously served as Software Engineer at Y-Combinator startup Revel.

Hannah Mai

Content Coordinator

Copywriter and Content Strategist helping B2B software companies turn complex technical concepts into engaging content.

News and Insight from our team.

June 2, 2026

Inventory

Barcode System for Manufacturing: How It Works, What It Costs, and How to Get Started

If you're still tracking inventory on clipboards and production moves on whiteboards, you're not alone. Most mid-size manufacturers start there. Here's what a barcode system actually changes, and how to implement one without a six-month IT project.

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June 1, 2026

Manufacturing

What Is Contract Manufacturing? A Practical Guide for Brands and Contract Manufacturers

Contract manufacturing is how brands bring physical products to market without building a factory. This guide covers what contract manufacturing actually is, how the process works from spec handoff to shipment, the five main types of arrangements, and which industries rely on it most. It also covers what to look for when choosing a CM partner and how contract manufacturers track production, lot traceability, and documentation across multiple client accounts.

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May 29, 2026

Accounting

QuickBooks Bill of Materials: What Manufacturers Need to Know

QuickBooks Bill of Materials has some serious limitations, in both Online and Desktop versions. Here's what that means for manufacturers and what to use instead.

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Our mission is to give manufacturers and distributors the software they deserve

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