Build practical, secure AI agents that automate workflows, support customers, surface insights, and extend your software products. Founders Workshop helps California startups and SMBs turn AI ideas into usable tools through strategy, UX, development, deployment, and ongoing support—ideal for teams moving fast in competitive markets like SaaS, healthcare, fintech, and technology services.
Custom AI strategy, automation, model development, and product delivery for scalable agent-powered business applications.
Create AI-driven decision assistants, support agents, and realistic avatar experiences that improve customer communication, reduce repetitive interactions, and deliver more responsive user experiences across web and mobile products.
Develop tailored GPT-based agents trained around your workflows, business rules, knowledge base, and user needs, helping teams answer questions, draft content, summarize information, and support operations efficiently.
Automate repetitive business tasks with AI-powered robotic process automation, including CRM updates, email drafting, reporting workflows, survey analysis, call summaries, and intelligent workflow routing.
Integrate generative AI into software products to support content creation, code generation, creative advertising, personalized recommendations, real-time translation, and other high-value user experiences.
Train AI models and manage vector databases that help agents retrieve accurate information, understand business context, support semantic search, and stay useful as your data evolves.
Get expert guidance on AI strategy, use case prioritization, product roadmap planning, team upskilling, and practical implementation paths that reduce risk and accelerate adoption.
We begin by understanding your business goals, users, workflows, data sources, and technical environment. For California teams operating in fast-moving markets, this helps prioritize AI agents that solve measurable problems instead of chasing novelty.
Founders Workshop has delivered 200+ custom software solutions for startups, SMBs, and growth-focused teams.
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Work with an experienced software innovation partner that understands strategy, execution, and AI adoption.
Specialized AI-first project development helps California teams build practical agent capabilities faster.
A field-tested 5D Process reduces risk from discovery through deployment and support.
Nearshore talent delivers strong timezone alignment at a third of typical U.S. costs.
Seasoned entrepreneurs guide product decisions for startups and SMBs across competitive Western markets.
Experienced founders guiding AI product strategy and delivery.
CEO / Founder
Vincent Serpico is the CEO and Founder of Founders Workshop, the Arizona-based software innovation firm he established in 2008. With over 30 years of experience as a business leader, founder, and entrepreneur, Vincent has guided the company through major technological shifts — from the rise of the web and mobile to today's AI-driven landscape. Under his leadership, Founders Workshop has delivered more than 200 custom B2B and B2C software solutions for startups and SMBs across Arizona, Latin America, and the Western Hemisphere. Vincent is passionate about helping entrepreneurs transform ideas into market-ready products without sacrificing equity, bringing both strategic vision and deep entrepreneurial expertise to every client engagement.
CPO / Cofounder
Wayne Neale serves as Chief Product Officer and Cofounder of Founders Workshop, bringing a seasoned entrepreneurial perspective to the company's product strategy and development process. With more than 30 years of experience as a business leader, investor, and product visionary, Wayne plays a central role in shaping the firm's field-tested 5D Process — a proven framework that reliably translates business ideas into market-ready MVPs. He works closely with founders and SMBs across Arizona and Latin America to ensure that every software solution aligns with real market needs. Wayne's deep understanding of both the startup journey and enterprise product development makes him a trusted guide for clients at every stage of growth.
COO / Cofounder
Michael Vanderslice is the Chief Operating Officer and Cofounder of Founders Workshop, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations that power the company's delivery of high-quality software solutions. With over 30 years of experience as a business owner, executive, and entrepreneur, Michael ensures that Founders Workshop's team of 25 senior developers, designers, testers, and project managers operates with precision, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. He oversees the company's nearshore staff augmentation model across Latin America and the Western Hemisphere, enabling clients to access top-tier technical talent at a fraction of U.S. costs. Michael's operational expertise and entrepreneurial background make him a cornerstone of the firm's consistent, client-focused delivery.
AI agent development services create software agents that can understand requests, access data, complete tasks, and assist users through automated workflows. These agents may support customer service, internal operations, analytics, document review, CRM updates, recommendations, or content generation. Founders Workshop combines strategy, UX, development, integrations, deployment, and support to turn agent concepts into usable business tools.
Talk with our experts about your use case, roadmap, and next steps.
Four software solutions earned recognized distinction.
Proven custom software delivery since 2008.
Specialized AI integration and product expertise.
Share your goals, workflows, and product vision. Founders Workshop will help you identify the right AI agent opportunity and outline a practical path from idea to implementation.
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