Pilot Launches Local Partner Program to Empower Bookkeepers and Strengthen Small Businesses Nationwide

New Initiative Provides Bookkeepers with the AI-powered Technology and Personalized Services to Serve Clients More Efficiently, Supporting SMBs and Local Communities Across the United States

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pilot, the leader in AI-powered bookkeeping and advisory solutions for SMBs and startups, today announced the launch of the Pilot Local Partner Program. The new program provides independent bookkeepers and accounting firms with access to cutting-edge software and automation capabilities, personalized advisory services and sales enablement tools to scale their organizations and support small businesses within their communities.

“Small businesses make up more than half of the private sector, yet many struggle in their first five years because they lack the financial visibility and support needed to make the decisions that help them thrive,” said Jessica McKellar, founder and CEO of Pilot. “Local accounting and bookkeeping firms are the partners who show up, who understand the stakes, and who help entrepreneurs turn hard work into lasting progress. They’re the quiet champions of small businesses everywhere. With the Pilot Local Partner Program, our goal is to equip these advisors with the tools and services they need so they can lift up the businesses in their own backyards and build lasting relationships with the talented, passionate, and caring business owners who make up the fabric of their communities.”

The Local Partner Program extends Pilot’s proven AI-powered platform to independent bookkeepers and accountants nationwide, enabling them to deliver automated bookkeeping and personalized advisory services to their clients. In addition to access to its platform and processes, Pilot empowers its local partners by connecting them directly with pre-qualified prospects to grow their business and establish new revenue streams. Leveraging its existing sales and marketing channels, Pilot manages the lead generation process and matches bookkeepers with customers based on specialties and location. This allows Pilot partners to operate more efficiently, increase productivity and dedicate more time to servicing their clients strategically.

“Our relationship with Pilot is a true partnership, and they are committed to our team’s success as well as that of our clients,” said Abel Castaneda, Founder and CEO at Apex Advantage Bookkeeping. “This new program allows us to utilize an industry-standard platform and collaborate with a team of experts to scale our business, better serve our customers and strengthen our relationships within the community. With the combination of our expertise and Pilot’s best-in-class technology, we are a stronger business that delivers more value to our customers.”