The Accidental Software Company

dBocl wasn't created in a Silicon Valley incubator or dreamt up by tech entrepreneurs looking for the next big thing. It was born from necessity when our founder Kevin, a musician-turned-producer, found himself juggling the logistics of major live events in the early 2000s.

"I spent more time on data entry, tracking down information, and recreating reports than I did on what really mattered – making the event amazing," Kevin recalls. "I knew computers could handle the monotonous stuff better than humans. We just needed the right system."

What started as a personal FileMaker Pro database in 2003 evolved into something much bigger when Kevin founded One Foot Productions around 2005. The catalyst? A contract with the Tribeca Film Festival that required a more robust solution for managing complex production logistics.

(And yes, in case you're wondering, the name "One Foot Productions" came from an inside joke about a mythical "one-foot grand piano" during a recording session years earlier. We embrace our quirky origin story.)

The Meaning Behind dBocl

dBocl – pronounced "debacle" – stands for "Database Organizing Chaotic Logistics." The name perfectly captures what we do: bringing order to the inherently chaotic world of event production.

While most event software focuses on front-of-house needs like ticketing and attendee management, we specifically address the underserved area of back-of-house production logistics – the complex, messy, critical work that happens behind the scenes to make magic happen on stage.

Battle-Tested in the Big Leagues

Over the past 15+ years, dBocl has been refined through real-world testing on some of the entertainment industry's most demanding productions:

• Tony Awards
• MTV VMAs and Movie Awards
• NBA All-Star Week
• BET Experience
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Democratic Conventions
• Obama Inaugurations

When Prince played "Purple Rain" in the rain at the Super Bowl, our systems were there. When Barack Obama was inaugurated, our software helped manage the logistics. When Neil Patrick Harris delivered his legendary Tony Awards opening number, dBocl was working behind the scenes.

Each production taught us something new, and we continuously evolved our platform to address the real challenges faced by production teams.

Our Philosophy: Humans Doing Human Things

At the core of dBocl is a simple philosophy: "Computers should do what computers do well, and humans should do what humans do well."

We believe technology exists to free people for the tasks at which humans excel – creative thinking, problem-solving, and those meaningful personal interactions that make live events so special. When your team isn't buried in spreadsheets and email chains, they can focus on creating extraordinary experiences.

Our approach isn't about digitizing bad habits. Good software teaches you how to work smarter. dBocl was designed from the ground up to streamline workflows, reduce redundancy, and create a single source of truth for your entire production team.

Beyond Software: A Production Partner

Unlike traditional software companies, we're production people first. We've stood in your shoes, worked the same grueling hours, and felt the same pressure when things go sideways five minutes before showtime.

That's why dBocl isn't just software – it's a comprehensive approach to production management built on years of experience in the field:

• Phone-based authentication instead of emails and passwords, because we know production professionals live on their phones
• A unified platform integrating contacts, schedules, tasks, files, and travel management in one place
• Real-world workflows that match how production teams actually operate, not how software engineers think they should
• Flexibility to scale from intimate events to massive productions with thousands of team members

Building for the Future

Looking ahead, we remain committed to our founding principle: creating tools that handle monotonous tasks so humans can focus on what they do best – creative thinking and meaningful connections.

Over our 15+ year journey, dBocl has evolved from a personal database into a comprehensive platform tested and refined on major productions with organizations like the NBA, NFL, MTV, Tony Awards, and Tribeca Film Festival. This real-world experience has shaped every aspect of our system.

As we continue to develop dBocl, we're focusing on maintaining its core strengths – simplicity, efficiency, and practical solutions to real production challenges. Whether you're managing talent logistics, coordinating schedules, or organizing travel for your production team, our goal remains the same: to bring order to chaos so your team can create exceptional experiences.

We invite you to discover how dBocl can transform your production workflow. After all, we built it for people just like you.