About IGG Software, LLC

In 2003, programmer Ian Gillespie launched IGG Software, LLC, in Southern California. He had one simple goal: to develop intuitive, yet powerful, personal and small business applications for Mac OS X.

Gillespie created his inaugural application, AtWork, while working on a doctorate in botany. The program took root as a tool by which Gillespie could track the hours he spent conducting rare and endangered plant surveys. But after posting the application online and selling his first copy on the first day (for $6.00), a business was born. AtWork evolved into iWork, which in turn was relaunched as iBiz in early 2005. Today, iBiz 3 is the simplest and best tool for Mac-based free-lancers, consultants and contract workers to track and invoice billable hours.

As iBiz developed, IGG also began to offer ever more powerful versions of iBank, the company's flagship application for managing personal finances and small business accounts. iBank 2 emerged in January 2006 after being completely rewritten to take advantage of Mac OS 10.4, Tiger. Similarly, Gillespie introduced iBank 3 at Macworld 2008. This latest version, developed strictly for OS 10.5, was named a runner-up for Best Leopard Application in the 2007 Apple Design Awards. With major new features such as direct account downloads, iPhone sync, interactive graphs and loan management, iBank has become the leading money management application created exclusively for Mac users.

Since 2004, IGG Software has been based in Putney, Vermont, a vibrant small community in a state known for its environmentalism. As such, IGG is committed to supporting sustainable energy, obtaining all of its electricity from renewable sources through Green Mountain Power's "Greener Mountain Power" program.

Ian Gillespie

As a kid, IGG's founder Ian Gillespie was captivated by computers, gaming, and the intuitive accessibility of the Mac platform. Later, the California native received his undergraduate degree in biology and environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz. Gillespie's professional interest in programming was stoked by the release of the original OS X public beta, which encouraged him to focus on writing applications in Cocoa.

Life in rural Vermont affords Gillespie the opportunity to engage his passion for the outdoors. He's also an avid soccer player, a celtic and old-time fiddler, an organic gardener and amateur photographer. He lives in a rambling old farmhouse with a dog, a cat, some chickens and his wife, Hally.

Technology Notes

All of IGG's applications are developed with Xcode using Apple Computer's Cocoa Frameworks. This gives us the tools to create user-friendly applications with a beautiful Aqua interface. Other application development environments exist, but they often fall short of creating a true "Mac OS X experience." By developing our applications with Cocoa we can support Apple Computer's newest technologies.

Jobs at IGG

We are always interested hearing from talented and motivated individuals, particularly those in Southern Vermont with an interest in customer service and technical support. Résumés can be submitted here.