The first time we met Ben Collins and Brad Eckert, their thinking on how to best leverage AI for non-technical entrepreneurs resonated with Cervin.
While most solutions in the current “AI app builder” boom were demoing quick prototypes, Ben and Brad were already thinking about production-grade experiences — and the reliability, scalability, and the human expertise needed to turn prototypes into long-term solutions.
At Cervin, we’ve long believed that the next frontier in enterprise software lies in AI-enabled productivity — tools that let every business create a digital presence and operate like a tech company, regardless of its size or sector.
Woz's approach to app building embodies that same belief. They’re not just helping people build faster. They’re helping people build better — securely, at scale, and with the confidence needed to amplify the current reach and customer experience.
The Beginning of the End of “Vibe Coding”
Over the past two years, dozens of AI-powered app builders have promised that anyone can go from prompt to product in seconds. That concept has fueled a market expected to grow from roughly $47 billion in 2024 to as much as $187 billion by 2030—a staggering 30%+ CAGR, making it one of the fastest-growing technology segments.
But speed is not the only attribute you need. Many of the app builders generate flashy prototypes, not functional products. The code is brittle, the security is thin, and as a result, those apps rarely survive contact with the real world.
Ben and Brad saw the same opportunity to leverage AI to build apps like everyone else did, but they refused to cut corners because they knew their customers would need to have a fully functioning app.
Instead of giving AI free rein, they designed guardrails, quality checks, and human oversight into every stage of development. Every app built on Woz is inspected by an experienced engineer before it ships.
A Massive and Growing Market
The opportunity ahead is enormous. AI is already transforming how software gets built, but the real frontier lies in who gets to build the next generation of applications.
By empowering non-technical users and small businesses to create real, scalable applications – without hiring traditional engineering teams – Woz opens the door for millions of companies to modernize faster, cheaper, and more safely than ever before.
That combination of market timing, technical depth, and security-first design is why we’re excited to have led Woz’s $6 million Seed round.
Woz is pioneering a new category — one that merges the speed of AI with the craftsmanship of human engineering to deliver high-quality applications on par with today’s top tech companies.
At the heart of Woz is a simple but powerful idea: software can be built like a factory that builds products.
Each AI agent on Woz’s “assembly line” is trained for a specific task — design, infrastructure, integrations, testing — while human engineers oversee the process, inspect quality, and step in when AI reaches its limits.
This hybrid model means Woz can produce thousands of high-quality apps in parallel, each one built on clean, maintainable code that can evolve and scale over time.
The Founders Behind the Factory
Ben and Brad’s friendship spans more than a decade as they were fraternity brothers and roommates all four years at MIT.
When they began building Woz, they didn’t start with fanfare or funding. They started in their parents’ basements — coding, testing, and refining for months until their vision became tangible.
That level of conviction and focus is rare. It shows up in how they lead, how they recruit, and how they build WITH customers.
Today, Woz is just getting started. They’re focused on mobile apps, but in the future they can expand their AI product factory approach to other digital experiences such as websites, AR/VR environments, and industry-specific platforms for sectors like healthcare and insurance — each built with precision, scalability, and human oversight.
We’re proud to support Ben, Brad, and the entire Woz team as they redefine what it means to build software in the age of AI — a future where any business, anywhere, can create technology that truly works for them.
Learn more at www.withwoz.com.
