We use technology to help people
Ionzero is a small, experienced team focused on building technology that puts people first.
For over 20 years, Ionzero has been the team you call when you don't know who else to call.
Ionzero has been the quiet partner behind some of the world’s most complex software systems: stepping in when things are about to break, when scale fails, or when nobody left understands how it all fits together.
We’ve shipped production systems for global companies. We’ve brought legacy stacks back from the brink. We've brought dev teams back from the edge.
We joke that we have 100 years of experience, because we skip the quiet years when everything is working and only get brought in when everything is on fire.
You know that meme, 🔥This is fine?🔥 Yeah, that's when they call us.
What have we learned in all that time?
We've learned that technologies change constantly.
We've learned that the tools that are "the only way to go" today are the "OMG you built it using that?" of tomorrow.
We've learned that the models our industry has been using for decades are hitting their limits. Overcomplexity and maintenance issues abound. We have tech stacks whose maintenance often far overshadows the code required for the application's intended purpose.
We've learned that many of the tools that are now in common use only really make sense in the mega-corp dev teams they originated in, and will likely never make sense for most companies that never reach that size.
We've learned that the problems in a technical system almost always originate in the organization.
We've learned that when you fix the people problems in your organization, often the software almost magically starts to fix itself.
We've learned that there will always be a new tool, like AI coding, and that understanding what a tool can and can not do is of paramount importance when deciding what to do in your own system.
What does Ionzero do these days?
We look at the software industry as a whole and build tools to solve common but unsolved problems.
We create next-generation systems like Vouchsafe and DTL that change how we build software.
We design decentralized systems that shift power outward instead of hoarding it.
We help companies rebuild development teams so that they work better - with training, architecture, process, and leadership that actually works.
These days, we’re selective about the projects we take on. We've proven ourselves in all the standard arenas. Building just another web app or glorified database doesn't interest us.
What We Do (When It’s the Right Fit)
Identity & Trust Infrastructure
We can help integrate Vouchsafe, DTL, or similar privacy-respecting tools into your product.
Architecture & Design
Design systems that are honest, maintainable, and don’t rely on extractive models.
Team-Level Consulting
We help dev teams get unstuck - whether it’s through better processes, leadership, or cultural clarity.
Mission-Aligned Mentorship
For values-aligned founders and orgs, we offer practical guidance on building things for durability.
If your project is focused on helping people not just acquiring users we’d love to hear about it.
What We’re Not
We’re not a dev team for hire.
We’re not interested in quick wins or pitch deck sizzle.
We’re not building casinos, engagement traps, or infinite scroll.
We’re Interested In Projects That...
Empower people, not extract from them
Respect identity, autonomy, and agency
Embrace openness and resilience over lock-in and centralization
Are being built with care, not just speed
If this resonates with you...
Let’s talk
Tell us what you’re working on and why it matters.
If it's a good match, we’ll make time.