Custom AI Agents
We design custom GPTs and AI agents tailored to your workflows, data, and customer experience goals, helping teams automate decisions, generate content, and support users more intelligently.
Build practical AI agents that automate workflows, improve customer experiences, and accelerate product innovation for San Francisco startups and SMBs. Founders Workshop combines AI strategy, product design, custom GPT development, vector databases, and scalable software engineering to help Bay Area teams move from concept to market-ready AI solutions with less risk and faster execution.
AI strategy, agent design, automation, deployment, and support for practical business transformation.
We design custom GPTs and AI agents tailored to your workflows, data, and customer experience goals, helping teams automate decisions, generate content, and support users more intelligently.
Create engaging AI-driven decision assistants, chat interfaces, and realistic avatar experiences that improve customer communication, streamline support, and deliver more responsive digital interactions.
Automate repetitive operational tasks with AI-powered robotic process automation, reducing manual effort, improving accuracy, and freeing your team to focus on higher-value work.
We help train models and manage vector databases so AI systems can retrieve knowledge efficiently, stay current, and power more accurate agent responses.
Get expert guidance on AI strategy, use case prioritization, technical feasibility, product roadmaps, and responsible integration into existing business systems.
Keep your AI-enabled web or mobile application performing with monitoring, feature enhancements, code reviews, analytics, backups, and ongoing product support.
We start by understanding your goals, users, workflows, integrations, and revenue model. For San Francisco teams moving quickly in competitive markets, this discovery phase helps prioritize the AI agent use cases with the strongest product and operational impact.
Founders Workshop has helped startups and SMBs turn ambitious software ideas into scalable products.
"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 founders and growing businesses.
Our field-tested 5D Process reduces risk from first AI concept through launch.
Since 2008, we have built 200+ solutions across competitive startup and SMB markets.
We help San Francisco innovators apply AI where it creates measurable product or workflow value.
Nearshore teams support Bay Area collaboration in aligned time zones at lower development cost.
Experienced founders, operators, and product leaders guide every engagement.
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 involve designing and building software agents that can understand tasks, retrieve information, make decisions, and take action within defined workflows. For businesses, this may include custom GPTs, support agents, workflow automation, CRM updates, document review, analytics assistants, or product recommendation systems integrated into web, mobile, or internal platforms.
Talk with our team about your AI agent idea.
Four software solutions recognized for innovation.
Established software development and innovation partner.
Custom B2B and B2C products delivered.
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