Pilot the idea
before you bet the business
TMC Labs is The Modernization Company's paid pilot studio. We prototype and pilot new AI products, tools and workflows for TMC customers, so you get proof before you commit to a full build.
Fixed scope. Fixed fee. Real users and real data. You own what we build.
Our mission
TMC Labs helps TMC customers prove new AI-powered products, tools and workflows in the real world, fast and for a fixed fee, so every big technology decision is backed by evidence instead of opinion.
What TMC Labs can build and prove
Everything a pilot needs, from first prototype to a go/no-go decision.
Rapid prototyping
Clickable prototypes and working MVPs in weeks, not quarters.
AI agents & voice
Voice receptionists, chat agents and back-office agents trained on your business.
Workflow automation
Connect CRMs, scheduling, billing and email so work moves without manual handoffs.
Custom apps & portals
Customer portals, internal tools and marketplaces on modern, low-cost platforms.
Data & dashboards
KPI dashboards and reporting that show whether the pilot is working.
Live pilot operations
We run the pilot with your real users and real data, and measure every result.
Risk & compliance testing
Security, privacy and regulatory checks before anything scales.
Go / no-go business case
A clear recommendation backed by pilot data, cost and ROI.
What Makes TMC Labs Different
Most firms talk about innovation.
TMC Labs builds, tests, and launches it in the real world.
We work where legacy systems, outdated policies, and broken workflows collide — and we modernize them using AI, automation, and platform thinking.
Industry friction identified through actual deployment
Tested with real users, real data, real consequences
Measured results before platform or company launch
The TMC Labs Model
Every Labs pilot follows the same fixed-scope lifecycle, usually 4–6 weeks from kickoff to decision.
Discover & Scope
We pick one real constraint in your business (cost, speed, risk or customer experience) and agree the success metrics and fee up front.
Prototype
We build a working prototype on modern platforms, AI and automation, reusing proven TMC components to keep cost down.
Pilot
Your real users and real data put it to work while we measure the agreed KPIs.
Decide
Scale it in your business with TMC, stop with clear lessons learned, or, if other companies need it too, spin it out as a venture through Future Founders Labs.
TMC Labs Portfolio
Every initiative follows a three-stage model from concept to company.
PetTrust
A standardized canine temperament verification platform modernizing pet access across housing, boarding, and travel.
ServiceGrid
A home-services marketplace modernizing discovery, scheduling, online instant quotes, instant job acceptance for providers, and AI-driven customer engagement.
WashWorks
A washer/dryer subscription platform modernizing access to essential home appliances.
Drip Cannon
A digital marketing and automation platform modernizing how small businesses generate demand and manage growth.
GetTheDamnJob
A career-acceleration platform modernizing how professionals position themselves and secure high-impact roles.
Texas AI Academy
A workforce-focused AI education initiative modernizing technical skill development across Texas.
OnDeckLive
A live entertainment and queue-management platform modernizing audience participation and event flow.
VIP FastLane
A nightlife and event-access platform modernizing reservations, entry, and premium experiences.
Future Founders Labs
TMC's venture studio. It spins promising pilots and ideas out into new companies, runs the technology, and partners with operating founders and business owners for equity and/or fees.
MeetNow DFW
A real-world social meetup platform modernizing how people discover and organize spontaneous, in-person connections.
Baked In AI
An everyday AI education platform modernizing how non-technical users adopt and apply artificial intelligence.
AskJusticeBot
An AI-powered legal information assistant modernizing access to justice and procedural understanding.
PitchSlapped
An AI vocal coaching platform modernizing how musicians improve performance and delivery.
MoodMates
A relationship and emotional-health platform modernizing interpersonal awareness and communication.
HeyBlake.ai
A youth-focused AI assistant concept modernizing learning, creativity, and entrepreneurship for the next generation.
Spindishar
A concept platform exploring modernized content distribution and audience engagement models.
Credit Score Hacker
A financial literacy tool modernizing how individuals understand and improve personal credit.
Graduation Criteria
A TMC Labs initiative graduates to independent company status only when all four criteria are met.
Technical
- Production-grade architecture
- Automated workflows
- Scalable data model
Market
- Clear ICP (Ideal Customer Profile)
- Proven willingness to pay
- Repeatable demand signal
Operational
- Defined operating model
- Clean liability boundaries
- Low TMC dependency
Strategic
- Strong standalone narrative
- Clear modernization impact
- Optional exit or partnership paths
TMC Labs or Future Founders Labs?
Both are part of The Modernization Company. TMC Labs pilots solutions for your business for a fee. Future Founders Labs turns the ones with market-wide demand into new companies, for equity, fees or both.
TMC Labs Positions The Modernization Company As
Proof before big spend
Not a slide-deck shop
Not a one-off innovator
"TMC Labs is the paid pilot studio of The Modernization Company. We prototype and pilot new AI solutions with our customers for a fixed fee. Most become solutions those customers run and scale. The ones with market-wide demand graduate through Future Founders Labs into independent companies. Every outcome is grounded in real-world deployment, not theory."