Building frontier software
startups in Web3 & AI
AW3 Technology
We are a venture studio building frontier software startups in Web3 & AI. Our mission is to partner with visionary founders to create transformative companies that shape the future of technology.
This is the AW3 Technology portfolio page. For general information, visit aw3.tech
Partnering with visionary founders
to create transformative companies
Founded in San Francisco, AW3 Technology emerged from a simple observation: the traditional approach to building startups was broken. Too many great ideas failed not because of the concept, but because founders lacked the resources, expertise, and network to execute.
We created a new model — one that combines the best aspects of venture capital with hands-on company building. As a venture studio, we don't just invest; we ideate, validate, build, and scale alongside our founders.
Since our founding, we've helped launch over 15 companies across AI, Web3, SaaS, and education. Our portfolio companies have raised over $5 million in early-stage capital, generated millions in ARR, and achieved national and global visibility.
Get in touch# What is a Venture Studio?
A venture studio (also called a startup studio or company builder) is an organization that systematically creates and develops multiple startup companies in rapid succession, using a repeatable process and shared resources.
Unlike traditional venture capital firms that invest in existing startups, venture studios generate ideas internally, validate them, and build companies from scratch.
We provide:
Ideation & Validation: Systematic opportunity identification and market validation
Shared Resources: In-house teams of designers, developers, and operators
Initial Capital: Pre-seed funding to get companies to product-market fit
Hands-On Support: Active involvement in building and scaling the business
Founder Matching: Recruiting or partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs
15+
Companies launched
$5M+
Capital raised
54+
Projects delivered
100%
Project success rate
2022
Founded in SF
30%+
Success rate
# Why Venture Studios?
Higher Success Rates
Traditional startups have a ~10% success rate. Venture studio-backed companies succeed at 30%+ rates because they start with validated ideas, experienced teams, and adequate resources.
Faster Time to Market
Shared infrastructure and experienced teams mean companies go from idea to launch in months, not years. Less time fumbling, more time building.
De-Risked Innovation
By validating ideas before committing significant resources and providing operational expertise throughout, studios reduce the most common failure points.
Aligned Incentives
Studios are invested in long-term success, not just quarterly metrics. We build companies to last, not just to raise the next round.
Portfolio Effect
Building multiple companies simultaneously creates synergies, shared learnings, and diversified risk across the portfolio.
Resource Efficiency
Shared design, development, legal, and operational teams mean each startup gets access to world-class resources at a fraction of the cost.
While traditional VCs write checks and hope for the best, venture studios roll up their sleeves and build alongside founders. We don't just bet on companies — we create them. This hands-on approach, combined with systematic processes and shared resources, is why venture studio companies outperform traditional startups across every key metric.
2.5x
Internal Rate of Return
The avg. IRR in startups created by studios is 53.3% versus 21.3% in traditional venture backed startups.
3.4x
Faster Zero to Seed
Traditional venture backed startups take 36 months from inception to seed whereas studios take startups only 10.7 months.
3.6x
Total Value to Paid In
Venture studios boast a 5.8x ratio of total value to paid in versus 1.6x from traditional venture backed startups.
# All Your Startup Needs
Don't waste months struggling to build next generation software on your own. AW3 will help you get straight to the finish line. From application development to pitch decks to style guides, we do it all.
Fundraising Support
Pitch decks, investor introductions, and deal structuring
Digital Marketing
Go-to-market strategy and execution for growth
Branding
Complete visual identity and brand positioning
Software Design & Development
Beautiful, scalable products from concept to deployment
Web3
Blockchain development, smart contracts, and DApps
Startup Education
Mentorship and guidance through the startup journey
Generative AI
Cutting-edge AI integration and implementation
Mobile Apps
Cross-platform mobile application development
# The AW3 Experience
Once you start working with AW3, your journey to Andromeda begins.
Lightning Fast Execution
AW3 helps you speed through the early stage deliverables.
High Quality Software
From AI to web3 to mobile apps, we can help build it all.
Flexible Pricing
We understand startup needs. We have various packages dependent on stage.
High-Converting Designs
Get more customers with premium designs created with conversion in mind.
Fundraising Support
We help our clients secure funding and provide investments to select startups.
Focused on Success
Your success is our success. We are here to win big together.
# Our Story & Values
William Schulz
CEO & Founder
“I began my journey in entrepreneurship as a non-profit founder. At AW3, our values drive everything we build — from empowering communities through technology, to ensuring sustainability, to delivering world-class products with integrity and attention to detail. We believe innovation isn't just about code and capital, it's about creating systems that are fair, inclusive, and built to last.”
— William Schulz, CEO
Our Seven Core Values
Education & Media
Democratizing access to knowledge and information
Social Empowerment
Building technology that empowers communities
Environmental Sustainability
Creating sustainable technological solutions
Health & Wellness
Promoting holistic wellbeing through technology
Intelligent Resource Distribution
Ensuring equitable access to resources
Technological Innovation
Pushing boundaries while maintaining quality
Quality & Attention to Detail
Excellence in every line of code and pixel
# Focus Areas
Web3 & Blockchain
Decentralized applications, protocols, and infrastructure for the next generation of the internet.
- DeFi platforms
- NFT marketplaces
- DAOs & governance
- Layer 2 solutions
Artificial Intelligence
Machine learning, generative AI, and intelligent systems that augment human capabilities.
- Generative AI tools
- ML infrastructure
- AI-powered SaaS
- Computer vision
Enterprise SaaS
B2B software that solves real business problems and scales to enterprise customers.
- Productivity tools
- Developer platforms
- Analytics & BI
- Collaboration software
# Our Team Values
Innovation First
We push boundaries and embrace emerging technologies to build solutions that define tomorrow.
Founder-Centric
We partner deeply with exceptional entrepreneurs, providing capital, expertise, and unwavering support.
Mission-Driven
Every company we build has a clear purpose and measurable impact on its market.
Rapid Execution
Speed matters. We move from idea to market faster than traditional approaches.
Global Perspective
We build companies that scale beyond borders, solving problems for millions worldwide.
Sustainable Growth
We focus on building businesses that create long-term value, not just quick exits.
# What We Do
Build Companies
We ideate, validate, and build innovative startups from the ground up. From initial concept to product-market fit, we're involved in every step.
Partner with Founders
We provide capital, strategic guidance, and operational support to exceptional entrepreneurs who are building the future.
Design & Development
Our in-house team of designers and engineers builds beautiful, scalable products that users love and that scale to millions.
Go-to-Market
We help our companies launch, grow, and scale with proven strategies for customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth.
# Development Ethos: Velocity Meets Excellence
“Move fast and ship quality” — Our development ethos challenges the false dichotomy between speed and quality. Through years of refinement, we've created a methodology that delivers enterprise-grade solutions at startup speed.
Rapid Prototyping, Production Standards
- MVPs deployed in 1-7 days
- Production-ready code from day one
- Scalable architecture by default
AI-Augmented Development
- 40% productivity gain through AI pair programming
- Automated testing and quality assurance
- Intelligent code review and optimization
Modular Architecture
- Reusable component library across projects
- Standardized auth, payments, and infrastructure
- Cross-platform compatibility built-in
Continuous Deployment
- Daily releases standard practice
- Zero-downtime deployments
- Real-time monitoring and alerting
Results That Speak:
Bitwage
30X ARR growth after AW3 engagement
Wryter
Production deployment in 14 days
Carnomaly
Complete rebuild after prior vendor failures
Blocksee
Full CRM platform in 30 days
# Market Timing — Why Now?
Four converging forces create an unprecedented window of opportunity:
Venture Studio Model Maturation
- Proven 30% IRR performance
- 80% higher exit rates
- Growing LP acceptance
- Successful precedents (eFounders, Atomic, High Alpha)
AI Capability Explosion
- GPT-4 and Claude reaching coding proficiency
- GitHub Copilot adoption by 1M+ developers
- No-code platforms reaching production quality
- AI costs dropping 90% annually
Web3 Infrastructure Ready
- Ethereum successfully transitioned to PoS
- Layer 2 solutions achieving scale
- Regulatory clarity emerging
- Enterprise pilots converting to production
Developer Demand Surge
- 28M developers worldwide, <500K in Web3
- 73% of developers want to learn blockchain
- Enterprises planning $19B blockchain spend
- Developer tools market growing 25% annually
Historical Parallel
We're at the “1995 moment” for Web3 — similar to when Netscape's IPO catalyzed the internet boom. The infrastructure is ready, consumer awareness is growing, and enterprises are committing resources. Companies positioned now will define the next two decades.