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About Qount

Practice management was due for an upgrade

We’re Uday Koorella and Phani Ilapakurty. In 2015, we co-founded Qount. Back then, digital technology was transforming business, but accounting firms were being left behind. Most were stuck with rigid, outdated software and fragmented third-party add-ons.

We fused decades of experience in software architecture and practice management to build something better: A modern platform that unifies every area of firm operations into one intelligent ecosystem.

Our early product earned a loyal following, and for the first few years, we focused on refinement. Then the AI revolution arrived—and with it, a bold new question: What if Qount could think?

What we’ve created is more than a tool—it’s an intelligent partner, and a whole new category. Qount is the world’s first Practice Intelligence Platform, designed to collaborate, optimize, and evolve alongside the firms it serves.

A decade after Qount's founding, our vision is just as bold—and now, it's backed by $17 million in growth investment from Savant Growth and Kennet Partners. With SurePrep veterans Peter Miele as CEO, Greg Pope as CMO, and Sarika Arora as CPO, our leadership team brings deep expertise from the tax and accounting software industry and a clear vision for the future.

Qount isn’t about keeping up. It’s about leading the way. We are guided by a steadfast commitment to the expert professionals we serve, which is why we design AI to empower—never replace. This is more than practice management; this is Practice Intelligence. And we’re just getting started.

Our purpose

QAI

I amplify your strengths.

I multiply your impact.

I refine your control.

I create order.

I inspire calm.

I am your partner.

Qount Team

We imagine beyond boundaries.

We make the new feel familiar.

We uphold a tradition of trust.

We craft for expertise.

We design the future.

We are the magic.

Our team

Built by leaders who understand the profession

 Our team brings decades of experience in accounting, fintech, engineering, and firm operations. Together, we're designing a future that is intelligent, connected, and human-centered.

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Pete Miele
Chief Executive Officer

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Pete Miele
Chief Executive Officer

With over 20 years of experience in the tax and accounting industry, I am committed to helping businesses automate processes, optimize workflows, and overcome operational challenges. My career includes eight years as a tax accountant at Deloitte and nearly twenty years in leadership roles at SurePrep and Thomson Reuters, where I contributed to the growth and scaling of tech-enabled services. This combination of hands-on experience and leadership has given me a unique perspective on driving sustainable growth and operational efficiency for firms of all sizes. I’m passionate about transforming the tax and accounting community, empowering professionals to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with family and hitting golf balls into sand and water hazards.

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Uday Koorella
Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer

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Uday Koorella
Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer

I lead the technology teams at Qount with a vision for the future of the accounting and finance industries. I’m passionate about solving complex challenges and developing innovative, scalable solutions that enhance the efficiency and productivity of Qount customers.

Before Qount, I led engineering and product teams at Intuit, tackling intricate problems and building impactful technology. With a background in mechanical engineering and a strong foundation in math and operations research, I’ve dedicated my career to driving transformation through technology.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, and playing sports… except golf. That’s mostly frustrating.

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Phani Ilapakurty
Co-Founder, Board Member

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Phani Ilapakurty
Co-Founder, Board Member

I have over two decades of expertise in accounting, financial operations, and technology-driven transformation. I’ve built and led successful accounting practices, enhanced client service delivery, and streamlined financial workflows for mid-sized and large enterprises through integrated technology solutions.


I’m a Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Enrolled Agent with the IRS. I previously held key roles at Ernst & Young and Deloitte before founding my own firm. My SMB-focused outsourced accounting, tax, and payroll practice leveraged technology to drive efficiency and profitability, culminating in a private equity-backed merger in October 2023. I’m now a Partner at Cherry Bekaert.


I’m a former first-class cricket player from India, an avid traveler, audiobook enthusiast, and an aspiring golfer. If you play golf in the Dallas area… fore!

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Greg Pope
Chief Marketing Officer

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Greg Pope
Chief Marketing Officer

Since 1999 I’ve spent my career in various operations, sales, and marketing roles in the tax and accounting industry. At Qount, I’m responsible for driving the company's marketing strategy, brand management, and industry partnerships. Before Qount, I spent over 15 years at SurePrep as Vice President of Marketing helping grow the company before it was acquired by Thomson Reuters in 2023.  My experience with two small start-ups and two mega-corps has given me a unique perspective into what it takes to communicate value to potential customers so they’re able to make informed buying decisions.

In my free time I enjoy live music and replacing my numerous divots on the golf course, where I’m a 39 handicap.

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Sarika Arora
Chief Product Officer

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Sarika Arora
Chief Product Officer

With over two decades in product development, I’ve led teams in building intuitive, user-centric products that put customer satisfaction at the heart of innovation. As Chief Product Officer at Qount, I drive product strategy, shape the roadmap, and empower teams to deliver experiences that elevate how tax and accounting professionals serve their clients. Guided by Qount’s mission to craft intelligent solutions that amplify their impact, I focus on building tools that streamline workflows and improve efficiency. My background in scaling product portfolios and defining strategies, first as Vice President of Product at SurePrep and later at Thomson Reuters, has honed my ability to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful results. I hold a master's degree in Accounting and Taxation from the University of Mumbai.

When I’m not working, I’m enjoying a good cup of tea, taking a walk with my dog, or in a notable act of love… working on appreciating my husband’s taste in avant-garde cinema.