We help businesses win with technology
Shoman is a founder-led AI and software company on a mission to help businesses turn new technology into real results. Work with us and you deal straight with the founders who set the direction and write the code, based in Berlin and Nairobi, delivering remote-first worldwide
Nicanor Korir
Founder & CEO
Why we started Shoman
We started Shoman after watching the same thing happen again and again: businesses and people struggling to make new technology actually work for them. Tools bought and never used, AI projects that dazzled in a demo and died in production. Software that shipped late and solved the wrong problem
We believe technology should earn its place. Our mission is simple, to help businesses get real, lasting value from software and AI: the strategy, the build, and the honest advice in between. We measure success by what changes in your business, not by how clever the technology looks
That is why we stay founder-led and senior by design. You work directly with the people who set the direction and write the code. We say no to work we can't do well, and we'll happily tell you when you don't need AI at all. From AMER, EMEA to APAC we work with people everywhere, with one promise: skip the hype, ship what works
The Shoman Delivery Model
Most projects stall because they rush to build before anyone agrees on what matters. Our four-phase model is built to de-risk your AI and software investment, so you see real progress every week, not a big reveal at the end that misses the mark
We start with your business, your goals, your data, and what “done” actually means. No code until we agree on the problem worth solving and how we’ll measure success
Week 1We pressure-test the idea with quick prototypes, so your budget goes toward what works instead of a hunch. You see proof before the big spend
Weeks 1–2We build the real thing and show you working software every week, launched with your real users and fitted into the tools your team already lives in
Weeks 2+You get clean code, clear docs, and a smooth handover, plus us on hand to help it get better once it is out in the world. You own everything
Launch & ongoingThe founders behind Shoman
Shoman is founder-led by design. The two of us set the direction and stay close to every project, so you always know who is leading your work and can reach us directly. As we grow, we bring in people we trust and hold them to the same bar
Nicanor Korir
Founder & CEO · Engineer
I set the direction for Shoman and keep us focused on one thing: helping businesses get real value from technology. I still do plenty of the building, the architecture, the software, and the AI, but my bigger job is the vision, the strategy, and making sure every project genuinely moves your business forward, not just ships code
Nicklah Jepkoech
Co-Founder & COO
I run how Shoman works day to day and keep our promise to clients front and centre. From the first call to handover, I make sure projects stay on track, our people stay looked after, and nothing slips through the cracks, so the experience of working with us is as good as the software we ship
Let's talk about what you're building
Grab a 30-minute call straight from our calendar, or send us an email. Either way, no pitch, no pressure
Or reach us directly: info@shoman.digital