About PTW
Built by operators, not theorists.
PTW Software was created to solve a simple problem: critical decisions are often made with incomplete or fragmented data.
Why we built it
Economic analysis is often slow, manual, and fragmented. Important decisions—where to operate, how to price labor, which markets to pursue—are frequently made by stitching together multiple disconnected datasets.
PTW Software was built to replace that process with a single system designed for speed, clarity, and real-world application.
Partners
Jon Barker
Co-founder. Focused on applied analysis, market investigations, and real-world use cases.
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Cole Niebuhr
Co-founder. Focused on system architecture, data integration, and platform development.
LinkedIn →Our approach
We don’t build tools for passive reporting. We build tools for decision-making.
That means focusing on usability, fast queries, and clear outputs—so the platform supports real work instead of adding another layer of complexity.
Core principles
- Clarity over complexity
- Speed over manual workflows
- Actionable outputs over raw data
- Designed for real-world use
Want to see how it applies to your work?
We’re happy to walk through real use cases and show how the platform supports decision-making.