Phillip Dennis discovered Quickbase in 2015 while working in finance at a New Jersey public relations firm. Faced with common challenges in finance, accounting, and project management, the agency struggled due to the absence of real-time data on client project hours. This delay meant monthly billing was only possible weeks after month-end, and finalizing financial records took even longer. Additionally, project managers often faced budget overruns because they could not access comprehensive hour tracking in a timely manner. These inefficiencies highlighted the need for better tools to provide immediate, accurate information, paving the way for enhanced operational management and financial accuracy within project workflows.