AI Services for Startups & SMBs
AI Chatbot Development Services Built Around Your Business
We design, build and support conversational AI assistants, custom GPTs and support automation that fit your product, your data and your users.
- Custom GPTs and AI assistants with realistic avatars
- Built by 25 senior developers, designers and testers
- Nearshore teams at a third of U.S. costs
200+ custom B2B and B2C software solutions delivered since 2008.
Prefer to talk? Call +1 573-321-3030
Tell us about your chatbot project
Share a few details and our team will get back to you about scope, approach and next steps.
Why founders pick us for conversational AI
Chatbots tied to real business goals
We start with your goals, users and revenue model, not with the technology. You get a bot that solves a real problem.
Custom GPTs, not generic scripts
We build tailored AI models, train them on your content and connect vector databases so answers reflect your business.
Assistants with realistic avatars
Conversational AI with decision assistants and lifelike avatars makes support and onboarding feel human.
A proven path from idea to launch
Our field-tested 5D Process moves you from Discovery to a live product with clear steps at every stage.
Lower build cost
Nearshore Latin American developers work in your timezone and language at about a third of U.S. team costs.
Support after go-live
Monthly support plans start at $625 and include 24/7 server monitoring, backups and monthly reports.
What our AI chatbot development covers
Founders Workshop has built custom software since 2008, and AI is now core to how we build. Whether you need a support bot, an internal assistant or an AI-first product, we handle strategy, design, development, hosting and ongoing support.
We can add a chatbot to an app we built or to one built by another developer. Our team works with your existing codebase and can take over support from your current partner.
- Conversational AI assistants with realistic avatars
- Custom GPT creation trained on your content
- Generative AI integration inside new or existing apps
- AI model training and vector database management
- AI RPA and intelligent workflow automation
- Customer support automation, call transcription and summarization
- Sentiment analysis, product recommendations and fraud detection use cases
- AI consulting and AI workshops to upskill your team
Built by an experienced team
“Shane Ettestad's concept for HomeKey required an MVP balancing a complex, AI-enabled backend with a consumer-friendly user experience.”
“Founders Workshop held a Discovery session to align on needs, then provided team members at a third of U.S. costs, with MVP expected in 3–4 months.”
“For 8 years, Founders Workshop has supported Well Psyche's growth by providing near-shore staff at a third of the cost of U.S. teams, from startup through scaling stages.”
What happens after you reach out
We talk through your idea
Tell us what the chatbot should do, who will use it and where it fits in your business.
Discovery and a plan
Our D1 Discovery runs 2-4 weeks and defines features, integrations, tech stack, budget and schedule.
Design, build and launch
We design the experience, build the AI, deploy it on AWS and support it after release.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an AI chatbot cost?
Cost depends on scope: the features, integrations, data and AI models involved. Our Discovery phase defines the plan, budget and schedule before development starts. Ongoing support plans start at $625 per month.
Can you add a chatbot to an app we already have?
Yes. We support and extend apps built by our team or by other developers, and we integrate with existing codebases or take over from your current developer.
How long does it take?
It depends on scope. In our 5D Process, Discovery takes 2-4 weeks, Definition and UX Design takes 4-6 weeks, Development takes 2-3 months and Deployment takes about 1 month.
Who builds the chatbot?
A team of 25 senior developers, designers, testers and project managers, with U.S.-based business analysts and nearshore Latin American delivery teams in your timezone and language.
Do you train the AI on our own content?
Yes. We offer custom GPT creation, AI model training and vector database services so the assistant answers from your information.
Who do you work with?
Founders, startups and small to medium businesses across healthcare, fintech, real estate, senior care, retail and SaaS. We do not sell off-the-shelf or personal-use software.
Ready to scope your AI chatbot?
Tell us what you want the bot to do. We will walk you through the approach, the process and what a build looks like for your business.
- Custom GPTs and AI assistants with realistic avatars
- Built by 25 senior developers, designers and testers
- Nearshore teams at a third of U.S. costs
Prefer to talk? Call +1 573-321-3030