Agent Strategy
We identify high-value AI use cases, define user goals, map integrations, and create a practical roadmap for building agents that support measurable business outcomes.
Build intelligent AI agents that automate work, improve customer conversations, and turn business data into actionable decisions. Founders Workshop helps Florida startups and SMBs design, develop, deploy, and support AI-first solutions—from custom GPTs and RPA to vector databases—so teams can move faster in competitive markets like healthcare, fintech, real estate, and retail without giving up technical control or equity.
AI strategy, design, automation, model training, deployment, and long-term support for intelligent business systems.
We identify high-value AI use cases, define user goals, map integrations, and create a practical roadmap for building agents that support measurable business outcomes.
Founders Workshop designs tailored GPT-powered agents that understand your workflows, content, policies, and customer needs while supporting reliable, business-specific interactions.
We build AI-driven decision assistants, customer support agents, and avatar-enabled experiences that improve engagement, reduce repetitive work, and create smoother user communication.
Our team automates repetitive operational tasks using AI-powered robotic process automation, helping businesses reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and lower operating costs.
We train models, structure knowledge bases, and manage vector databases so AI systems can retrieve relevant information quickly, accurately, and at scale.
Hands-on AI workshops help your team understand practical tools, implementation risks, workflow opportunities, and the skills needed to use AI effectively.
We start by clarifying your goals, users, workflows, data sources, and technical constraints. For Florida companies balancing growth across healthcare, real estate, retail, or fintech, this step prioritizes practical AI opportunities with measurable business impact.
See how startups and SMBs turn software ideas into market-ready products with AI-ready engineering support.
"Eric Owen saw an immediate opportunity in the senior living space. Our founder-approved 5D process delivered ALBedFill's MVP in just three months."
Work with an experienced software innovation partner built for AI-first product delivery.
The field-tested 5D Process reduces risk from idea validation through launch and support.
Florida founders get practical AI strategy, agent development, custom GPTs, and automation guidance.
Access same-timezone, language-aligned Latin American talent at about one-third of U.S. costs.
Seasoned entrepreneurs understand Florida SMB realities, product strategy, budget discipline, and speed.
Experienced founders guiding AI-first software 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 is the process of designing software that can reason through tasks, interact with users, retrieve business data, trigger workflows, and assist with decisions. Founders Workshop builds agents using tools such as custom GPTs, AI-powered automation, vector databases, integrations, and monitoring so the final system supports real business operations, not just experimental chat.
Talk with experienced product builders about your AI opportunity.
Recognized software innovation outcomes from client product work.
Long-running software partner through major technology shifts.
Proven delivery across B2B and B2C products.
Share your goals, workflows, and current systems. Founders Workshop will help assess the opportunity, define a practical roadmap, and recommend the right AI agent development path.
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