Energy Discovery
Clarify product goals, users, integrations, revenue models, and technical requirements before development. We map the right path for dashboards, analytics, utility data, IoT inputs, and energy reporting workflows.
Build energy management software that turns complex usage data into actionable insights, automation, and smarter operational decisions. Founders Workshop combines product strategy, UX design, scalable development, AI integration, cloud deployment, and long-term support to create custom platforms for utilities, facilities, energy startups, and SMBs ready to reduce waste, improve visibility, and bring new energy technology products to market.
End-to-end strategy, design, development, AI, cloud, and support for custom energy management platforms built to scale.
Clarify product goals, users, integrations, revenue models, and technical requirements before development. We map the right path for dashboards, analytics, utility data, IoT inputs, and energy reporting workflows.
Turn requirements into human-centered interfaces, clickable prototypes, and detailed product specifications so energy managers, operators, and customers can easily understand usage, trends, alerts, and optimization opportunities.
Build robust, scalable web and mobile software using an agile process. Our developers create secure dashboards, data workflows, user portals, administrative tools, APIs, and integrations tailored to energy operations.
Add intelligent capabilities such as advanced data insights, predictive maintenance, automated reporting, recommendation systems, anomaly detection, and AI-assisted workflows to make energy platforms more proactive and valuable.
Launch your product with scalable cloud hosting, AWS support, database backups, server monitoring, and disaster recovery planning designed to keep energy applications secure, available, and ready for growth.
Keep your application performing after launch with monitoring, optimization, usability audits, feature enhancements, code reviews, monthly reports, product consulting, and tiered support options as needs evolve.
We start by understanding your vision, users, energy data sources, business model, integrations, and short- and long-term objectives. This phase reduces risk by turning a complex software idea into a practical plan.
Founders Workshop has delivered 200+ software solutions for startups and SMBs across multiple industries.
"Eric Owen saw an immediate opportunity in the senior living space. Our founder-approved 5D process delivered ALBedFill's MVP in just three months."
Partner with an experienced product team that understands both software and entrepreneurship.
A field-tested framework moves energy software from idea to market-ready product.
More than 200 custom B2B and B2C software solutions built since 2008.
AI integration supports smarter analytics, automation, forecasting, and operational decision-making.
Nearshore teams provide timezone-aligned collaboration at a third of typical U.S. costs.
Experienced founders guiding software from idea to implementation.
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.
Energy management software is a digital platform used to monitor, analyze, and optimize energy consumption across facilities, assets, devices, or customer accounts. A custom system can include dashboards, reporting, alerts, integrations with meters or IoT devices, forecasting, cost tracking, and automation workflows that help teams reduce waste, improve visibility, and make better operational decisions.
Talk with a product expert about scope, integrations, and next steps.
Recognized solutions from a leading Arizona competition.
Longstanding software innovation partner since 2008.
Custom B2B and B2C products delivered.
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