We're Builders Who Act Like Founders
We've co-founded, scaled, and sold startups. Now we help other founders move fast, validate smarter, and build real product — no fluff.
Who We Are
Founded by Manuel Zamora, a serial founder, fractional CTO, and dedicated AI builder.
We're a lean, senior team that builds like a technical co-founder — embedded, accountable, and built to scale when needed.
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Why We Exist
We built Downshift to give non-technical founders the kind of partner we always wished we had — and to help them launch faster, raise smarter, and scale without regret.
Our Values
Founder-first empathy
Radical transparency
Speed without sacrifice
Equity-optional pricing
Real AI, not wrappers
Confidential by default
🔧 Founded by builders who've raised $50M+, launched top-10 apps, and scaled clients to 8-figure ARR.