Shiner’s Techless Ranks No. 6 in Aggie 100, Earns Inc. 5000 Recognition

Techless, maker of Wisephone, posts rapid revenue growth and earns recognition in Aggie 100 and the Inc. 5000

Shiner, TX, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Techless, the company behind Wisephone, ranked No. 6 on the 2026 Aggie 100 after achieving 196.72% compound annual revenue growth over the program’s 2023–2025 measurement period. The Shiner-based company also ranked No. 1,115 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies and ranked No. 10 in telecommunications.

Techless Receives Aggie 100 Award

The two recognitions mark a milestone for a company building an alternative to conventional smartphones: technology that keeps useful tools within reach while reducing digital distractions.

Wisephone combines calling, texting, and everyday tools with access to vetted apps for needs such as banking and travel. It excludes social media, web browsers, and addictive games, letting customers stay connected without carrying the same distractions in their pockets.

“People want more control over how technology fits into their lives, but they still need a phone that works for everyday responsibilities,” said Chris Kaspar, founder of Techless. “We built Wisephone to help people find that balance. These recognitions are a milestone for our team and an opportunity to bring that mission to more people.”

The Aggie 100 honors the world’s 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by Texas A&M University graduates. Techless’s top-10 placement adds to its national recognition in the Inc. 5000.

Headquartered in Shiner’s Peach Tree building downtown, Techless brings together a local team and remote colleagues nationwide. Its Wisephone devices have reached thousands of customers seeking more time for family, work, and life beyond a screen.

“Shiner is home, and we’re proud to build Techless here,” Kaspar said. “Our local team and colleagues across the country have made this growth possible. These awards recognize their work.”

For Kaspar, a fifth-generation Aggie, the honor also reflects a longstanding family connection to Texas A&M. He credits his wife, Ciera, for her partnership and support throughout the company’s development as they raise their six children.

Learn more about Wisephone at wisephone.com. 

 

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Holly Tully

CMO, Techless

holly@techless.com

Chris Kaspar, CEO of Techless, with his wife Ciera at the Aggie 100 Award Celebration

About Techless

Techless is a Shiner, Texas-based company whose mission is to lead people to live fully with healthy technology. Its flagship product, Wisephone, helps people simplify their digital lives and stay connected with fewer distractions.

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