More people should be able to build the software they need.
You know your business. You know where work gets stuck, what your customers need, and what would make your team’s day easier. Turning that knowledge into software should be within reach.
CodeBuddy helps businesses plan, build, and own custom software through AI-powered tools and experienced software professionals. Whether you want to build it yourself or have our team handle development, we help you move from an idea to software you can put to work.
Why we’re here
For many businesses, custom software has felt out of reach. High costs, long timelines, and limited access to technical talent have left teams working around tools that don’t quite fit.
We believe more businesses deserve software built around how they work.
To make that possible: to give business owners and their teams the tools, guidance, and support to turn their ideas into something useful.
Our story
CodeBuddy’s co-founders, Devon Seacrest and Hunter Dorhout, worked together at Penlink before starting their own venture. They brought experience in building software and growing businesses, along with a shared commitment to making development more accessible.
Listening to customers, testing ideas with real users, and learning from the people using our tools have helped shape the company along the way.
Co-founders Devon Seacrest and Hunter Dorhout work together at Penlink.
CodeBuddy completes the NMotion Accelerator.
Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a team and network of software professionals.
AI tools. Experienced people. A clear plan.
We combine AI-assisted development with thoughtful planning and access to human expertise.
Spec-driven development
Before building, we help clarify what your software needs to do: who will use it, how their work happens, and which rules and requirements matter. That shared understanding guides development and gives everyone a clearer picture of what success looks like.
Its purpose is practical: make deliberate decisions early so the software has a stronger foundation as it grows.
Technology that makes room for people
Every business has people with skills, judgment, and experience that make it valuable.
Too often, their time goes into repetitive data entry, disconnected systems, and processes that software could simplify.
We believe technology should give people more time to do the work they do best. That belief shapes how we think about AI, the tools we create, and the problems we help customers solve.
Meet Our Team
A global team of business system designers, engineers, and AI specialists building the future of product development.
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Choose how you want to build
We build. You stay focused on your business.
Get software built for your business by experienced professionals.
Get custom software built around your business, from CRMs and booking systems to operations platforms. Our experienced team handles development so you can focus on running your business.
Build your own software with expert guidance.
Take a hands-on role in creating software for your business, with our team supporting you along the way.
The CodeBuddy Studio app brings planning and AI-powered development tools together in one place. You build your software and meet with our team to review progress, work through challenges, and plan your next steps.
What would better software make possible for your business?
Tell us what’s slowing you down, what you want to improve, or what you’ve been waiting to build.