Our Story | Volsung Technologies

The Problem

I didn't start Volsung Technologies because I saw a market opportunity. I started it because I watched my sister struggle.

She runs a neuro-coaching practice. She's brilliant at what she does — helping people rewire their thinking and build better lives. But when I looked at how she was managing her business, it was chaos.

One subscription for scheduling. Another for billing. Another for client notes. Another for documents. Another for marketing. Each one with its own login, its own learning curve, its own monthly fee. None of them talked to each other. She was spending more time wrestling with software than actually helping her clients.

And she's not alone. Every small business owner, every solo practitioner, every nonprofit director I talked to had the same problem. Drowning in subscriptions. Paying too much. Getting too little.

The software industry had failed them. Enterprise companies get integrated platforms with dedicated support teams. Small organizations get the scraps — overpriced, fragmented, designed for someone else.

I decided to fix it.

Where I Come From

I didn't come from money. I came from barely making it — from knowing what it's like to check your bank account and wonder whether you can afford groceries and gas in the same week.

I've been through layoffs. I've been through "transitions" — corporate-speak for "we don't need you anymore." I've sat at home sending resumes into the void, feeling discarded by companies that called me "family" right up until the moment they didn't need me.

That experience shapes everything about how Volsung operates. I never want to be the person who makes someone else feel that way — not our employees, and not the organizations we serve.

When I see a nonprofit struggling with inadequate software, I remember what it's like to struggle. When I see a small business owner drowning in subscription costs, I remember counting every dollar.

That's why we do this. Not to build a unicorn. Not to get rich. To actually help the people and organizations that the software industry has left behind.

— William Leifheit, Founder & CEO

Two Ways to Solve Your Problem

Edda: Our Flagship Application

Edda is an author's bible for writers and worldbuilders. It replaces the scattered notebooks, sticky notes, and half-finished spreadsheets that writers cobble together with one cohesive workspace built for storytelling. Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

Characters: Detailed profiles, relationships, arcs, and motivations all in one place
Worldbuilding: Locations, lore, cultures, magic systems, and the rules of your universe
Timelines: Track events across chapters, arcs, and entire series with visual timelines
Story elements: Plot threads, themes, and narrative structure organized your way

Custom Application Development

Not every organization fits a pre-built platform. Some have unique workflows, specialized requirements, or legacy systems that need integration. For these organizations, we design and build custom solutions.

Same commitment to quality. Same understanding of your industry. Same security and compliance standards. Just built specifically for you.

We're not a company that pushes everyone into the same box. If an off-the-shelf tool fits, we'll tell you. If it doesn't, we can build something that does.

Our Values

These Aren't Marketing Slogans

These are the principles we actually use to make decisions. We publish them here because you should know what kind of company you're working with.

Quality

We do things right, even when cutting corners would be faster or cheaper. We don't ship half-baked features. We don't sacrifice user experience for developer convenience.

Honesty

We tell the truth, even when it's uncomfortable. If something is broken, we say so. If we don't know the answer, we admit it. If we made a mistake, we own it.

Sustainability

We build for the long term — in our code, our business, and how we treat people. We're not optimizing for a quick exit. We're building for decades.

Respect

Every person deserves to be treated with dignity. Every customer deserves honest, helpful service. We don't punch down. We don't take advantage of power imbalances.

It Started With a Problem Nobody Was Solving