About Us

Originally named BrotherPortal, our initiative was launched in 2011 by Schuyler Cumbie out of sheer necessity. Taking on the role of treasurer for his professional engineering fraternity, Schuyler grew tired of fielding the same question from over 50 individuals each semester: "How much do I owe?" BrotherPortal emerged as a solution for members to effortlessly view their account balances and eventually make online payments. As time passed, it evolved to cater to the chapter's requirements and extended its support to various other organizations, shaping it into the versatile platform it is today.

Recognizing the need for expansion and to better assist other organizations, Schuyler assembled a dynamic team. On November 8, 2017, PYLI GROUP LLC was formally established by Schuyler Cumbie, Daniel Krinke, and Gino Padua. This innovative and forward-thinking team brought diverse expertise to the table, paving the way for inventive solutions that enhance interaction between individuals and information. These efforts led to the development of a range of products that cater to a variety of needs.

Empowering teams with concrete results has always been at the heart of our journey. From our humble beginnings building apps in our college dorms where the dreams were big and the resources were limited, to the much larger cloud infrastructure we have today, our story is one of resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

In the early days, we recognized a glaring gap in the market - college organizations were struggling to translate their efforts into tangible outcomes. We became the leaders of our college engineering fraternity and were still using paper to keep track of everything, plus app fatigue from the things that were electronic. Events were often mismanaged, budgets frequently exceeded, and the overall morale of our organization was low. We saw an opportunity not just to build a solution but to redefine the paradigm of team empowerment. We started work on an app that we would call the home of all of our chapter's operations.

Driven by a passion for making a difference and fueled by countless cups of coffee and energy drinks, our small but dedicated team set out to develop a suite of tools and methodologies designed to revolutionize how teams work, collaborate, and achieve results. We believed in the power of data-driven decisions, the importance of clear communication, and the transformative impact of recognizing and leveraging each team member's unique strengths. We tested numerous things on our chapter that failed before finding what worked.

Although this project started as a way to simplify our efforts, it slowly grew into a way to help other organizations do the same thing. We quickly grew our ideas from supporting just fraternities, to college organizations, to professional and non-profit organizations. Our platform today serves any kind, large or small.

Our tools have evolved, powered by the latest technology and insights, but our core mission remains unchanged - to turn potential into performance, to transform effort into impact, by empowering organizations through the use of carefully designed software.

Our story is far from over. With each team we empower, we learn, we grow, and we refine our approach. The future beckons with the promise of new challenges and the opportunity to continue making a meaningful difference in the world of team dynamics.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, let's continue to set new benchmarks, inspire change, and empower teams to achieve concrete results.

PYLI GROUP LLC is a privately held company operating in the Northern Virginia DC Metro Area.