Custom GPTs
We design tailored GPT-based tools that support internal teams, customer workflows, content creation, knowledge retrieval, and decision-making with business-specific context, guardrails, and integrations.
Build AI-powered products, workflows, and customer experiences with Founders Workshop’s Generative AI Development Services in New York. From custom GPTs and vector databases to conversational AI and AI-first applications, our team helps startups and SMBs move faster in New York’s competitive finance, healthcare, retail, and technology markets.
AI strategy, model integration, automation, and product development services built for scalable business outcomes.
We design tailored GPT-based tools that support internal teams, customer workflows, content creation, knowledge retrieval, and decision-making with business-specific context, guardrails, and integrations.
Create AI-driven decision assistants, support bots, and avatar-enabled experiences that improve customer engagement, streamline communication, and deliver realistic, helpful interactions across digital products.
Automate repetitive workflows with AI-powered robotic process automation that reduces manual effort, improves operational accuracy, and helps teams move faster without expanding headcount.
We train models and manage vector databases for retrieval-augmented generation, semantic search, recommendation systems, and AI tools that depend on accurate, up-to-date business knowledge.
Upskill your product, operations, or leadership teams with practical AI workshops focused on use cases, implementation planning, responsible adoption, and hands-on business applications.
Build new software products with AI at the core, combining strategy, UX, full-stack development, deployment, and support through Founders Workshop’s proven product delivery model.
We begin by understanding your product vision, users, data, integrations, and business model. For New York teams in fast-moving sectors like fintech, healthcare, and retail, this step identifies practical AI use cases with measurable value.
Founders Workshop has helped startups and SMBs turn complex ideas into market-ready software solutions.
"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."
Partner with a seasoned product team that understands strategy, software, and AI execution.
Our 5D Process reduces risk and turns New York product ideas into buildable plans.
We integrate generative AI, automation, custom GPTs, and vector databases into practical products.
Seasoned entrepreneurs guide strategy for competitive markets like New York startups and SMBs.
Nearshore teams provide strong collaboration at roughly one-third the cost of U.S. teams.
Experienced founders guiding AI product strategy 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.
Generative AI development services help businesses design, build, and integrate AI systems that create content, automate tasks, summarize information, answer questions, generate code, or support decisions. Founders Workshop focuses on practical AI applications such as custom GPTs, conversational assistants, workflow automation, vector databases, and AI-first software products that align with business goals.
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Four software solutions recognized for innovation.
Longstanding software innovation partner for founders.
Custom B2B and B2C products delivered.
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