--- title: Protovate | AI-Accelerated Proof-of-Concept & Custom Software Development description: Protovate is a hybrid-shore software development company. We take early-stage ideas to investor-ready proof-of-concept builds, typically in weeks, using AI-accelerated workflows. Founded by Brian Pollack. canonical: https://protovate.com/ --- # Protovate: From idea to investor-ready in weeks. Protovate is a custom software development firm founded by Brian Pollack. We take early-stage product ideas and turn them into working, investor-ready proof-of-concept builds using AI-accelerated development workflows. We also provide staff augmentation, full product development, WCAG accessibility compliance, and code audits. We operate on a hybrid-shore model: US-based project management and executive oversight combined with hand-selected engineering talent sourced globally for each engagement. [Launch Your POC](https://protovate.com/Protovate-contact-us.php) | [Our Services](https://protovate.com/protovate-software-development-services.html) | [Case Studies](https://protovate.com/protovate-case-studies.html) | [AI Studio](https://protovate.ai/) | [Contact](https://protovate.com/Protovate-contact-us.php) --- ## Services ### Rapid Proof-of-Concept Development We transform an early-stage idea into an investor-ready, functional proof-of-concept using AI-accelerated development. The goal is a working build that demonstrates viability to stakeholders or investors — not a slide deck or wireframe. https://protovate.com/rapid-prototyping.html ### Staff Augmentation We place pre-vetted engineers into existing client teams, typically within days. Augmented staff work as integrated team members, not external contractors. https://protovate.com/staff-augmentation.html ### Product Development End-to-end custom software development for early-stage products. Involves engineering, architecture, and strategic input from our business-focused team. https://protovate.com/product-development.html ### WCAG Accessibility Compliance Audit and remediation services to bring websites and applications into conformance with WCAG 2.1 standards. Handled by dedicated compliance specialists. https://protovate.com/wcag-accessibility-compliance.html ### Code Audits Technical review of existing codebases covering code quality, security vulnerabilities, architectural risk, and maintainability. Performed by senior engineers. https://protovate.com/code-audits.html --- ## How We Work **Hybrid-shore model:** Project management and executive oversight are US-based. Engineering talent is sourced globally and selected per project based on required skills. We are not a fixed offshore team — composition varies by engagement. **Tech-agnostic:** We do not specialize in a single stack or language. We match talent to requirements, covering areas including mobile, e-commerce, AR/VR, robotics, machine learning, and microcontrollers. **Strategy-first:** We evaluate every client request for effectiveness and efficiency. We will tell you if your approach has a better alternative. If you need someone to execute without question, we are not the right fit. **Rapid assimilation:** We learn your business before we write a line of code. Our aim is to function as an integrated part of your team from day one, not as a black-box vendor. --- ## AI Studio Protovate operates a separate AI-focused division at https://protovate.ai/ — focused on applied AI product development. It is distinct from Protovate's core software development services but shares the same founding team and delivery philosophy. --- ## Founder **Brian Pollack** — Technology Innovation Expert, Master Developer, Founder of Protovate Brian's work in internet and AI innovation began with NASA, GlobalCrossing, and Microsoft, spanning communications infrastructure, gaming, e-commerce, robotics, and machine learning. He founded Protovate to unite global engineering talent under a structured, strategy-first delivery model. - Education: Arizona State University — Electrical Engineering / Computer Science - Has built for: NASA, Microsoft, GlobalCrossing, LG, Walmart, Yahoo!, Johnson & Johnson, Lowe's, Covidien, Singtel, and others - Specialties: software team management, AI/ML, AR/VR, rapid prototyping, custom hardware interfaces, microcontrollers/Arduino - Available for: keynote talks, interviews, and podcasts To talk directly with Brian about your project: 1-828-888-0473 https://protovate.com/Protovate-contact-us.php --- ## What Protovate Is Not - We are not a staffing agency. Augmented engineers are integrated project team members, not placements. - We do not sell software licenses or SaaS products. - We do not offer managed hosting or cloud infrastructure services. - We are not a design-only or strategy-only shop. We build working software. --- ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://protovate.com/ - Services: https://protovate.com/protovate-software-development-services.html - Case studies: https://protovate.com/protovate-case-studies.html - About: https://protovate.com/protovate-about-our-company.html - Blog: https://protovate.com/blog/ - Careers: https://protovate.com/join-our-crew.php - Contact: https://protovate.com/Protovate-contact-us.php - Privacy Policy: https://protovate.com/privacypolicy.html - Cookie Policy: https://protovate.com/cookie-policy.html --- ## Contact & Social - Phone: 1-828-888-0473 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/protovate - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/protovatedev - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Protovate - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Protovatedev Payment: Protovate accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum in addition to standard methods. --- *Content on this site belongs to Protovate. © Protovate 2026. All rights reserved.*