Hey, my name is
Drew
Dowdell
Entrepreneur & Technologist
Years in Tech
Ventures Built
Industries
XD
Technology Strategy
Project Management
WordPress & Web Development
Business Operations
Community Building
Featured Ventures
A look at the businesses and platforms I’ve built and continue to operate.
Really Simple Ltd.
vCIO & Consulting
Cheers & Gears
Automotive Media
Apartmatic
Property Management Software
Atlantic Coast Mercantile
Premium E-Commerce
EducatioN & Career Milestones
2001
Founded Cheers & Gears
Launched one of the web’s earliest independent automotive enthusiast communities, growing it into an active forum and news platform.
2005-2015
Technology & Web Operations
Built expertise in web hosting, server administration, community platform management, and digital media operations across multiple projects.
2018
Founded Really Simple Ltd.
Launched a technology consultancy focused on making complex IT simple for local governments and small businesses in Pennsylvania.
2020
Embedded in PA Municipal Government
Spent 4+ years working directly with Pennsylvania government agencies on technology modernization, workflow automation, and compliance.
2022
Founded Atlantic Coast Mercantile
Launched a curated e-commerce store offering premium kitchenware for home chefs.
2023
Launched Apartmatic
Built property management software to automate home maintenance tracking, vendor coordination, and tenant communication.
2024
Expanding vCIO & Consulting Practice
Grew Really Simple Ltd. consulting practice with additional focus on KnowHow.Gov, digital ADA compliance, and technology audits for municipalities.
Present
Building & Operating Multiple Ventures
Actively running Really Simple Ltd., Cheers & Gears, Apartmatic, and Atlantic Coast Mercantile — spanning technology consulting, automotive media, SaaS, and e-commerce.
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