We Build Quality Mobile Apps & Websites for Rhode Island Businesses
Mobile App Development
Built for Rhode Island Founders
We build custom iOS and Android apps for Providence founders and business owners. Phil mentors startups in the accelerator programs at Social Enterprise Greenhouse, and the advice he gives there is the same advice our clients get: fall in love with the problem, not the product.
That means we test the idea first, then scope the smallest app that proves it. From there our team takes you from concept to launch on both the App Store and Google Play.
Web Development & Design
Technology That Improves Your Business
At networking events around Providence, we meet business owners asking the same question: how can technology make my business run better? Often the answer starts with a website that works as hard as they do.
We design and build fast, responsive websites, customer portals and internal tools for Rhode Island businesses. Every project starts with how your customers and staff actually work, so what we launch saves time and brings in leads.
Our Work
Too many times a development team never crosses the finish line because of challenges faced along the way. Our focus during development is to ensure every project of ours goes live and launches.
Past Projects
Launched Projects
Our Reviews
We pride ourselves on what our actual customers are saying about us. Feel free to find our past reviews on Google, Clutch, GoodFirms, or one of the many software development review websites.
“Hire Founder’s Approach! I can’t recommend them highly enough. Weekly meetings ensured that our project was on track, and the tools Founder’s Approach uses made the development process easy and collaborative”
“Phil took the time to understand how a flooring business actually runs. He turned our wireframes and ideas into a real working portal. He was easy to communicate with and flexible as our needs changed. ”
“In my mind, they are very authentic people who are open and honest and direct. The project managers do an excellent job of actually listening to what you are trying to accomplish and coming back with the best solutions.”
Our Story : Providence
Founders Approach co-founder and CEO Philip DiMuro moved to Rhode Island during Covid
Phil was looking for a state that was approachable but still had a serious entrepreneurial scene, and Rhode Island delivered. He's since become deeply involved in the local startup community through Social Enterprise Greenhouse, CIC Providence, and Innovate Newport, and regularly speaks at startup events and incubator programs across the state.
Most of that work comes down to one question: how can a Rhode Island business use a mobile app or website to run better? Sometimes the answer is a custom mobile application. Sometimes it's a simple internal tool that saves someone ten hours a week. Phil's job is to help owners figure out how technology can improve their internal operations.
We serve businesses across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts with the same hybrid model we've used since 2016: US-based project management and global developer talent, with 95+ launched projects behind us.
Award-Winning Agency
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We've got answers. If you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly.
What's the difference between a custom website and a template or website builder?
A custom website is built from the foundation tailored specifically to your unique business needs and brand identity. It provides better performance, more complex features, scalability, and flexibility compared to template-based builders which often have limitations in design and functionality. Template builders, on the other hand, are excellent in scenarios where you do not need complex features and you just need a simple, informational, website.
How much does it cost to hire an app developer?
The cost ultimately will vary based on the features you need. We can tell you we've built very simple apps that take about a week up to extremely complex ones that took +6 months. Most apps we've built typically take a few hundred hours spent over the course of 3-4 months to design and build properly. We offer free consultations to understand your needs and provide a customized quote.
Can you takeover my existing mobile app or website?
Absolutely. We often audit existing codebases and can take over maintenance, add new features, or entirely rebuild apps or websites that are struggling with performance issues. One of the things we pride ourselves on is having launched 100% of the projects we've built. Sadly, that's not very true for most other agencies where the project will fall apart before ever going live despite the client having spent 70% of their budget already.
Which AI technologies do you work with?
We work with leading AI companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google. We typically integrate their powerful Large Language Models (LLMs) and custom machine learning solutions into our clients' products. As a company ourselves, we are also using AI to speed up the development process for all of our clients via tools like Claude Code, Github Copilot, Cursor, Codex, and Google's Antigravity.
How much do you charge?
I hate to say it but, it depends. We price ourselves based on hourly rate x how many hours we think it'll take to build. If you reach out we'd love to get you a free accurate estimation for your project.
Do you only work with businesses in Baltimore, Frederick, and Providence?
No, those are just where our offices are located. Most of our projects are done remotely, so we work with clients across the country (and sometimes internationally). Our local offices just make it easy to meet in person if you're nearby.
Still Have Questions?
Feel free to reach out to us directly and we'll be in touch!