When BreezyFile was named a finalist in the 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, it caught the attention of startup watchers statewide. The Rhinelander-based company was co-founded by CEO Matt Campbell, a Milwaukee native and Marquette University graduate. The company’s people-first approach to growth has statewide implications for how startups can scale sustainably while staying rooted in their values.
In 2023, Campbell, along with former TaxJar teammates Melody Caron and Jonathon Hinkle, launched BreezyFile to help Shopify sellers stay compliant with sales tax filings across multiple states. But at its core, the company’s mission reaches beyond automation and filings. BreezyFile aims to build a sustainable, employee-centered business that challenges conventional startup norms.
“We’re not chasing growth for growth’s sake,” said Campbell. “We want to build a business where people love working, where customers feel cared for, and where we can all have balance.”