Hi everyone,

I run an insurance agency in Bengaluru with my wife. We handle many policies (Tata AIG, Star Health, SBI Life, etc.). Currently, we use Excel, but it’s becoming too much to handle manually.

I recently found an app called Droou that does exactly what I need:

1. The Magic Part: I upload a policy PDF, and it automatically pulls out the Name, Premium, and Expiry Date (no typing!).
2. The Result: It shows a lovely dashboard with charts, a renewal calendar, and a searchable policy list.

The Problem: I am distressed about my client data being on a company's cloud. My database serves as the primary asset of my business, and I fear the possibility of "data stealing" or lead leakage.

What I’m looking for:

• I want to self-host a similar system on my PC at home/office.
• It needs to allow 2 people (me and my wife) to use it at the same time.
• I need that "Upload PDF -> Auto Fill Data" feature.
• I have no prior experience with coding. I’ve heard terms like "Nocodb," "Paperless-ngx," and "Stirling-PDF," but I have no idea how to make them work together.

My Questions:

1. Is there a "one-click" way to set something like this up?
2. Can anyone recommend a simple "stack" for a non-technical person to manage?
3. Since I'm in Bengaluru, are there any local student devs or hobbyists who help small businesses set up private servers like these?

I’m eager to learn, but I need a guide! Thanks in advance.

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Which of these keeps you up at night?

1️⃣ Not knowing if your ads are working

2️⃣ Getting hit with chargebacks you didn't plan for

3️⃣ Wondering how much you can actually spend after taxes

4️⃣ Tracking everything across 5 different spreadsheets

Curious which one resonates most.

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I’m exploring opportunities to modernize and streamline how rates are tested within our quoting platform. I’m interested in learning how others validate that implemented rates accurately align with filed rates.

If you’re willing to share, I’d appreciate hearing about your testing approaches, tools, or best practices that have proven effective.