Managed Product Team
A fully managed team guides your app through strategy, UX, development, testing, deployment, and support with experienced product leaders, designers, developers, and QA specialists.
Turn your app idea into a scalable, market-ready product with Founders Workshop. Our mobile app development services help Los Angeles startups, SMBs, and growth teams move from strategy and UX to agile development, launch, and long-term support—ideal for LA’s fast-moving technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer product markets.
Strategy, design, development, launch, and support services built around a proven product development framework.
A fully managed team guides your app through strategy, UX, development, testing, deployment, and support with experienced product leaders, designers, developers, and QA specialists.
Clarify your app vision, audience, core features, integrations, business model, and technology stack before development begins, reducing risk and improving execution.
Define requirements, map user flows, create human-centered interface designs, and build clickable prototypes that make your app’s experience clear before coding starts.
Transform approved product plans into functional, scalable software through an agile development process focused on reliable architecture, usability, and performance.
Launch your product with scalable cloud hosting, production-ready deployment support, 24/7 server monitoring, and disaster recovery planning for smoother operations.
Keep your mobile or web app performing with proactive monitoring, optimization, feature updates, code reviews, app store maintenance, reporting, and product consulting.
We begin by understanding your Los Angeles market, business goals, target users, revenue model, and must-have features. This phase identifies risks, integrations, and priorities so your app starts with a practical, investor-ready roadmap.
Founders Workshop has helped startups and SMBs launch scalable products 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."
A practical product partner for founders who need strategy, execution, and long-term support.
Our 5D Process reduces risk for Los Angeles founders moving from idea to launch.
Since 2008, the team has delivered 200+ custom B2B and B2C software solutions.
Nearshore talent helps LA teams access skilled developers at a third of U.S. costs.
Strategy, UX, development, deployment, hosting, monitoring, and maintenance stay under one roof.
Experienced founders guiding practical software product execution.
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.
Mobile app development cost depends on scope, number of features, design complexity, integrations, back-end infrastructure, and post-launch support needs. Founders Workshop begins with Discovery to define requirements, risks, technology stack, schedule, and budget. For ongoing support, published tiers start at $625 per month for up to 5 hours, with larger team packages available.
Talk with our product team about your idea, timeline, and next step.
Four software solutions earned innovation recognition.
Longstanding software development and product leadership.
Custom B2B and B2C software delivered.
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