We build software, modernize businesses, and lead engineering teams.
From Main Street to Series B. Custom development, AI integration, and brand strategy for companies that want to move fast and be heard.
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Services
Custom software, AI integration, and engineering leadership. From local businesses to funded startups.
Local business solutions
Websites, web apps, and growth retainers for small businesses. SEO-optimized, mobile-ready, built to convert.
Starting at $1,500
Custom software + AI
MVP builds, full product development, and AI/LLM integration. Deep experience in healthcare, regulated environments, and complex integrations.
Scoped per engagement
Technical partnership
Retained engineering leadership for growing companies. Architecture, hiring strategy, build vs. buy, and technical due diligence.
Monthly engagement
How we work
Every engagement follows the same rhythm. No surprises, no scope creep, no disappearing acts.
Discovery call
Free 30-minute conversation to understand your goals, timeline, and budget. We listen first, then recommend the right path forward.
Scope and build
We define the work, set milestones, and build. You get regular updates and working deliverables throughout, not a big reveal at the end.
Launch and support
We ship it, train your team, and stick around. Whether it's a retainer or a check-in, we don't disappear after launch.
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What Our Clients Say
Real experiences from the teams we've partnered with.
Working with Shipwright Labs was an incredible experience from start to finish. At 3780 Media Group, we came into the process with very little direction on what we wanted our website to be, and honestly didn't know where to start. Shipwright Labs made everything feel simple and approachable, taking the time to really understand our brand and what we were trying to build. He turned that into a clean, modern site that truly reflects our work. His creativity and attention to detail brought everything to life in a way we couldn't have pictured at the beginning, and it completely changed how we present ourselves and connect with clients.
What really stood out was his flexibility and commitment to getting it right. After seeing the first version of the site, we realized it wasn't exactly what we had envisioned, and without hesitation, Shipwright Labs went back and essentially rebuilt it to better match our vision. That level of patience and dedication meant a lot to us. He stayed collaborative, open to feedback, and genuinely cared about the end result being something we were proud of. We're incredibly grateful for the time and effort he put into this, and we couldn't be happier with where everything landed.
Portfolio
Shipped products and platforms we've built for clients and ourselves.
Live
VoiceDraft
Concept to App Store in 8 weeks
AI-powered voice-to-document app built natively in Swift. Speak naturally, get structured documents powered by Whisper and Claude. iOS, Apple Watch, web app, and Chrome extension.
3780 Media Group
LiveFrom zero web presence to full media platform
Sports media platform featuring photography services, a sports blog, and home of The Sit Down podcast/YouTube channel.
Material Cost Calculator
Live30+ calculators, native iOS with CloudKit sync
Construction material estimation tool for calculating quantities and costs for lumber, concrete, drywall, flooring, and more.
Workshops
Practical workshops for teams who want to move faster, not just learn more. Virtual-first. In-person available in Southwest Virginia.
AI for your business
Led by Trent Alderman
Audit your workflows, identify automation opportunities, and leave with real tools working. Not theory.
2-4 hours · Starting at $500
Book this workshopBuild your online presence
Led by Destiny Hancock + Trent Alderman
Website, social, Google listing, and email working together. What to prioritize and what to skip.
2 hours · Starting at $250
Book this workshopBrand voice in the AI age
Led by Destiny Hancock
Define a voice that's yours. Use AI as a tool without sounding like a template.
90 minutes · Starting at $250
Book this workshopWebsite that works
Led by Trent Alderman + Destiny Hancock
Live audit of real sites. Speed, search visibility, and conversion fixes you can act on today.
2 hours · Free to $250
Book this workshopLooking for something tailored to your team? We build custom workshops for organizations that need training around AI adoption, technical strategy, or digital marketing foundations.
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Engineering deep-dives, local business tips, and product updates.
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VoiceDraft v1.1 brings a ground-up native iOS rewrite in SwiftUI, a full-featured web app, Chrome browser extension, live transcription, 19 AI templates, and cloud integrations, all built privacy-first.
Read moreLeadership
An engineer and a marketer who believe every business deserves modern tools and a brand that gets noticed. We build the technology, shape the message, and help you grow.
Trent Alderman
Founder & Lead Engineer
Six years in software engineering and engineering leadership across healthcare technology, AI, and enterprise platforms. Previously built and led engineering teams at high-growth SaaS companies in regulated industries.
Destiny Hancock
Head of Marketing & Product Engagement
Nine years in brand marketing, public relations, and revenue-driven communications across hospitality, enterprise technology, and B2B manufacturing.
Let's build something
Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute discovery call.