Welcome to
Eight Bit Studios.

Welcome
to Eight Bit Studios.

AI Apps for the intelligence era.

AI Apps for the
intelligence era.

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BOLDLY
BUILD

BOLDLY
BUILD

BOLDLY
BUILD

BOLDLY
BUILD

Bring next-gen AI apps to market at warp speed with a tech-first approach that fuels your vision.

Bring next-gen AI apps
to market at warp speed.

With our AI-assisted UX/UI design, Flutter & Rails development, and Fractional CTO leadership, we’re redefining how apps are built.

BOARD
THE FLEET

BOARD
THE FLEET

BOARD
THE FLEET

BOARD
THE FLEET

Venture to new worlds where Apps meet AI and shape the future of intelligent software.

Don't Voyage Alone.

Join our workgroup for Founders launching AI-enabled ventures.

Imagine two founders: one goes it alone; the other is backed by a seasoned crew that shares insights, exposes hidden dangers, and navigates obstacles together. Which path would you choose? In Founders Fleet, members listen, learn, and support one another—forming bonds that grow as your mission evolves.

OUR
CREW

OUR
CREW

OUR
CREW

OUR
CREW

Building software is a journey into the unknown—filled with challenges and uncertainty. As AI amplifies complexity, expert guidance is essential.

That’s where we come in. We’re your trusted crew, navigating the technical black holes and anomalies of app development—no bloated agency overhead, just precise execution that helps you succeed.

Founding Officers

Leading our fleet are two seasoned pros who blend visionary design with technical mastery. Captain Don Bora, our Chief Engineer and resident code wizard, and Commander Steve Polacek, our Navigator of Brand & Design with boundless curiosity, steer our mission forward. Together, they drive our expertise through:

  • Fractional CTO & Design Leadership: Strategic guidance, technical planning, and investor support.

  • AI-Assisted Design & Development: Transforming ideas into market-ready MVPs for iOS, Android, and Web.

  • Advanced AI Workflows & Toolchains: Leveraging generative AI, AWS, and automation for smarter, faster results.

Feasibility First.

Great apps aren’t built on guesswork—they’re built on working code. That’s why we tackle the serious tech first to lay a rock-solid foundation, ensuring that when it’s time for design, we refine rather than reinvent. Here's how we streamline development so that you can launch your vision faster and with confidence:

  • Technical Feasibility Upfront: Solving the serious tech first, then shaping the UI.

  • Flutter: Seamless cross-platform builds for iOS & Android.

  • Copilot-Assisted Workflows: AI-assisted design and code to speed up iteration.

  • Shared Environment: Designers and developers working in the same codebase.

PAST
MISSIONS

PAST
MISSIONS

PAST
MISSIONS

PAST
MISSIONS

Since 2009, Eight Bit Studios has propelled a stellar fleet of startups and Fortune 500s through the asteroids and advancements in the app space.

Since 2009, Eight Bit Studios has propelled a stellar fleet of startups and Fortune 500s through the asteroids and advancements in the app space.

Founders Log

Founders
Log

Mission Reports & Reflections

Steve Polacek

Mar 24, 2025

A Founder’s Guide to Bringing an App to Market — Minus the Agency Bloat

Steve Polacek

Mar 13, 2025

We've been in the Eight Bit lab, crankin’ up the flux capacitor for our next app release. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s under the hood:

Steve Polacek

Mar 10, 2025

Your career isn’t a straight line. It’s a series of jumps. Here are the shifts that have defined my career:

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