Managed Product Team
A complete software design and development team guides your product from strategy through launch, including project leadership, UX/UI design, full-stack development, QA testing, and technical direction.
Build market-ready software with a senior product team that turns ideas into scalable web, mobile, AI, and cloud solutions. Founders Workshop helps Connecticut startups, SMBs, and industry innovators move from concept to launch through a proven 5D process, practical business strategy, user-centered design, and nearshore development support aligned with your time zone and growth goals.
Full-spectrum product strategy, design, development, deployment, and support for scalable software products.
A complete software design and development team guides your product from strategy through launch, including project leadership, UX/UI design, full-stack development, QA testing, and technical direction.
Clarify your vision, audience, business goals, key features, integrations, revenue model, and technology stack before development begins, reducing risk and creating an actionable roadmap.
Transform requirements into human-centered product specifications, clickable prototypes, user flows, interface designs, and architecture plans that prepare your software for efficient development.
Experienced full-stack developers turn approved plans into functional, robust, and scalable software using an agile process focused on speed, quality, collaboration, and market readiness.
Launch confidently with scalable cloud hosting, AWS support, production deployment, disaster recovery planning, database backups, analytics, and 24/7 server monitoring for reliability.
Keep web and mobile applications performing with monitoring, maintenance, feature enhancements, code reviews, performance optimization, UX audits, app store support, and monthly reporting.
We begin by understanding your business model, target users, competitive landscape, integrations, and revenue opportunities. For Connecticut founders in regulated sectors like healthcare, finance, or professional services, this early clarity helps reduce technical and compliance risk.
Founders Workshop has delivered 200+ custom software solutions for startups, SMBs, and growth-focused teams.
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Work with seasoned founders, product leaders, and senior technical teams built for execution.
The field-tested 5D Process turns Connecticut product ideas into market-ready MVPs with less risk.
Leadership brings 30+ years as founders, executives, investors, and business owners.
Nearshore teams provide strong time-zone alignment at about one-third of typical U.S. costs.
Cloud hosting, AI integration, and support plans help Connecticut businesses grow beyond launch.
Experienced founders guiding strategy, product, 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.
Custom software development services can include product discovery, requirements definition, UX/UI design, technical architecture, web or mobile development, QA testing, deployment, hosting, and long-term support. Founders Workshop also provides business strategy, AI integration, AWS hosting support, performance optimization, code reviews, analytics, and maintenance plans so your product can move from concept to launch and continue improving afterward.
Talk with our product team about your roadmap, budget, and launch goals.
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Longstanding software innovation partner for founders.
Custom B2B and B2C software built.
Share your product idea, existing application, or technical challenge. Founders Workshop will help clarify next steps, scope, team needs, and a practical path from strategy to launch.
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