Managed Development Team
A fully managed product team guides your project from strategy through launch, combining project leadership, CTO guidance, UX/UI design, full-stack development, QA testing, and long-term product expertise.
Turn your software idea into a market-ready product with Founders Workshop’s structured 5D process, senior product leadership, and nearshore development teams. We help Charlotte startups, SMBs, healthcare innovators, fintech teams, and growth-minded founders design, build, launch, and support scalable web, mobile, AI, and cloud-based software without giving up equity to a technical cofounder.
End-to-end software strategy, design, development, launch, support, and AI services for scalable digital products.
A fully managed product team guides your project from strategy through launch, combining project leadership, CTO guidance, UX/UI design, full-stack development, QA testing, and long-term product expertise.
Discovery turns your web or mobile app idea into an actionable plan by clarifying goals, users, integrations, revenue models, technology choices, timelines, budgets, and project risks before development begins.
Definition and UX design create detailed product requirements, human-centered workflows, technical architecture, and clickable prototypes so stakeholders can validate the app experience before full-scale engineering starts.
The development phase transforms approved designs and requirements into functional, robust, scalable software through an agile process led by experienced developers, technical leads, testers, and product managers.
Deployment services support a smooth product launch with scalable cloud hosting, AWS infrastructure guidance, 24/7 server monitoring, disaster recovery planning, and release support.
AI services help businesses integrate generative AI, automation, conversational AI, custom GPTs, vector databases, model training, AI workshops, and AI-first product strategies into modern software platforms.
We begin by clarifying your vision, target users, business model, integrations, and success criteria. For Charlotte founders competing in fast-moving fintech, healthcare, and service markets, this early strategy reduces risk before budget goes into engineering.
Founders Workshop has supported startups and SMBs across industries with market-ready custom software solutions.
"Eric Owen saw an immediate opportunity in the senior living space. Our founder-approved 5D process delivered ALBedFill's MVP in just three months."
"We created fashionable, versatile and purposeful "I believe in you" bracelets that are designed to be given away to others to let them know you believe in them."
Work with a product development partner built by founders, operators, and software leaders.
The 5D Process helps Charlotte teams move from idea to launch with less risk.
Since 2008, the team has delivered 200+ custom B2B and B2C software solutions.
Nearshore teams provide timezone-aligned collaboration at about one-third of typical U.S. costs.
Seasoned entrepreneurs guide Charlotte founders through strategy, product decisions, and market-ready execution.
Founder-led software leadership backed by product and operations expertise.
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.
Founders Workshop builds custom B2B and B2C software, including web applications, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, internal business tools, AI-enabled products, marketplaces, and cloud-based systems. The team supports industries such as healthcare, financial services, technology, real estate, senior care, retail, fintech, and social media. Each project starts with discovery to define users, core features, integrations, and the right technology stack.
Talk with a product expert about your goals, scope, and next steps.
Four software solutions received recognized competition distinction.
Custom B2B and B2C software built since 2008.
Longstanding software innovation partner for founders and SMBs.
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