Richard Sellar
Richard Sellar has over 25 years of experience in the ERP industry. He earned a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame as well as an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from San Diego State University. His doctoral work was in the field of complex systems optimization using Artificial Intelligence. Richard led the team that developed WarpDrive, the ERP system that powers SpaceX. Richard’s current role as visionary and founder of Stellar One Incorporated is to guide the team in building a new way for companies to procure, deploy, and utilize their ERP systems. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, wine, traveling, and spending time with his wife and his dog.
9 articles by Richard Sellar
Why ERP Pricing Changes Every Year and How We Address the Issue
You sign your ERP agreement feeling confident. The first-year price looks reasonable. The discount feels generous. And on paper, the system checks all the boxes your business needs to grow.
Jan 9, 2026
6 Ways to Speed up Your Financial Close Process Without Losing Accuracy
Does your financial close process feel like it’s always behind? Every accounting team knows the feeling. The end of the month, quarter, or half-year arrives, and suddenly everything’s urgent. Reports are late. Accruals are missing. Bank reconciliations are still open. Teams scramble to reconcile accounts that should have balanced days ago.
Dec 12, 2025
5 Common Problems With Your Financial Close Process (and How to Fix Them)
If your team dreads the end of every reporting period, you’re among the many. The financial close process, whether monthly, quarterly, or bi-annually, is one of the most important and most stressful responsibilities for any accounting department. But when it’s plagued by inconsistent data and incorrect postings causing a lot of manual work and delays, that stress multiplies fast.
Dec 11, 2025
Manual vs. ERP Platform Financial Close: What's the Difference?
There comes a time when spreadsheets can’t keep up with your financial close process. If you’ve ever ended a quarter buried in spreadsheets, chasing missing invoices and payments, and wondering why the close process always takes longer than planned, you know how daunting and frustrating the procedure can get.
Nov 24, 2025
Why eCommerce Websites Cost Less Than ERP Systems
Jun 23, 2025
Best Business Process Automation Tools in 2026 | Stellar One
Updated February, 2026 Every day, your team spends hours on tasks that should take minutes. Forms get lost, approvals pile up, and nothing moves fast enough to keep customers happy. Thousands of small and midsized businesses face this same challenge.
Jun 13, 2025
ERP Customization: Pros and Cons
Many business owners hit a roadblock when setting up their new ERP system: should they use it as-is, or change it to fit how they work? This choice affects everything: costs, timelines, and team performance.
Jun 10, 2025
What Are the Major ERP Software Licensing Models?
Modern ERP software is light years away from the limitations of the one-time purchasing model from the past, but not all vendors use the same pricing structure. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, understanding the different licensing models is crucial for charting your business’s course to efficiency and profitability.
Sep 24, 2024
How Much Does an ERP System Cost in 2026? | Stellar One
Updated February, 2026
Jul 10, 2024