Independent software studio · NY & NJ
Software built around your business.Owned by you.
We design and build custom web platforms, mobile products, and operational software for ambitious businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools.
Built by Excalibur
Meet Talos.
The restaurant operating platform designed to put owners—not marketplaces—back in control.
Direct online ordering, delivery operations, customer relationships, and business tools in one connected system.
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100+
products and projects delivered
5.0
average client rating
2020
independent since
100%
client ownership
What we build
The right software should feel like an advantage, not another system to fight.
Digital products
Focused MVPs and full-scale platforms that turn an idea or operating challenge into working software.
Product strategy · UX & interface · Full-stack development
Web platforms
Fast, accessible websites and business systems built to perform, convert, and scale with you.
Next.js · E-commerce · Operational software
Mobile products
Useful iOS and Android experiences designed around real users and your day-to-day operations.
iOS & Android · Cross-platform · Connected systems
Technical direction
Independent audits, rescue work, and ongoing product care when the path forward is unclear.
Code audits · Modernization · Care plans
Selected work
Proof over promises.
A few examples of complex business problems turned into clear, useful digital products.
01
Commerce & operations
Empanada Mania
A direct-ordering commerce platform connecting payments, live inventory, and delivery operations—giving the restaurant a customer channel it owns.
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02
Community platform
United War Veterans Council
One connected platform for events, volunteers, donations, publishing, member access, and the work behind a major nonprofit organization.
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03
Private operational software
Field service platform
Scheduling, dispatch, customer management, invoices, technician tools, payments, and communications designed around a real field-service team.
Private product
Joshua Khoury
Founder & Lead Developer
The studio
Senior attention from the first conversation to the final line of code.
Excalibur is an independent product studio built for direct collaboration. You work with the people making the decisions and building the product—not a sales layer handing work down a chain.
Insights
What we're thinking about.
Jan 12, 2026
How to Scope Your MVP: The Art of Cutting Features Without Killing Your Vision
The most dangerous document in your startup isn't a bad contract—it's your feature wishlist. Learn how to ruthlessly prioritize using the MoSCoW method, cut the fluff, and launch an MVP that actually solves the problem.
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Jan 1, 2026
Why Only Having Social Media for Your Business Isn’t Enough
Relying solely on social media for your business might seem like enough, but it comes with risks. Platforms change, trends fade, and algorithms evolve, leaving your business vulnerable. This blog explores why having a website is essential for long-term stability, credibility, and growth, while showing how social media and a website can work together to create a powerful online presence.
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Dec 30, 2025
The "Black Box" Problem: Why We Audit Before We Build
When the original developer is gone, “just fix this one bug” can turn into a liability fast. Here’s why we start every takeover with a Technical Audit, and how it leads to a clear plan to stabilize, refactor, or rebuild.
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