QA Staff Augmentation
Add skilled nearshore QA software testers to your existing team for timezone-aligned collaboration, clear communication, cultural fit, and testing capacity at a fraction of U.S. team costs.
Strengthen every release with nearshore QA testers who work in your timezone, communicate clearly, and integrate smoothly with your product team. Founders Workshop helps startups and SMBs reduce testing costs by two-thirds while improving coverage, accountability, and launch confidence across web, mobile, cloud, and AI-enabled software products.

Flexible QA talent and managed testing support for reliable releases, better coverage, and lower delivery costs.
Add skilled nearshore QA software testers to your existing team for timezone-aligned collaboration, clear communication, cultural fit, and testing capacity at a fraction of U.S. team costs.
Rely on Founders Workshop to coordinate test planning, execution, defect tracking, and release feedback through structured delivery led by experienced product and technical managers.
Protect production stability with repeatable regression testing, usability checks, performance feedback, and launch readiness support for web and mobile applications.

We begin by learning your product, users, release schedule, integrations, and business priorities. This helps identify the highest-risk workflows and define practical QA coverage goals before assigning nearshore testers.
Founders Workshop has helped startups and SMBs build, launch, support, and scale dependable software products.
A nearshore QA partner built for quality, speed, and practical business outcomes.
Nearshore Latin American QA talent can reduce costs by two-thirds versus U.S. teams.
Testers work in your timezone and language for faster feedback and easier collaboration.
Since 2008, the team has delivered 200+ custom B2B and B2C solutions.
Founder-led leadership connects QA decisions to roadmap, usability, and market readiness.
Experienced founders guiding reliable nearshore software 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.
Nearshore QA testing services give you access to software testers located in nearby time zones, often across Latin America for U.S. companies. These testers help validate web, mobile, cloud, and software products through functional testing, regression testing, usability checks, defect reporting, and release support while collaborating closely with your internal team.
Talk with our team about your product, timeline, and testing needs.
Recognized innovation outcomes from delivered software solutions.
Demonstrates long-term delivery stability and accountability.
Shows depth across startups, SMBs, and industries.
Tell us about your product, current testing challenges, release goals, and team structure. Founders Workshop will help you identify the right nearshore QA support model for your software.
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