Making IP Protection
Accessible & Intelligent
Obsidyan was founded by AW3 Technology, Inc. to make patent filing accessible, easy, and intelligent. Built on the venture studio model.
Born from the Venture Studio Model
Obsidyan was founded by AW3 Technology, Inc. with founder William Schulz leading the vision. Our goal: making intellectual property protection accessible, intelligent, and affordable for inventors and innovators everywhere.
AW3 Technology is a venture studio building frontier software startups in Web3 & AI. Unlike traditional venture capital firms that invest in existing startups, we generate ideas internally, validate them, and build companies from scratch.
Founded in San Francisco, AW3 Technology emerged from a simple observation: the traditional approach to building startups was broken. We created a new model—one that combines the best aspects of venture capital with hands-on company building.
Ideas are validated before we build
William Schulz
Founder & CEO, AW3 Technology
"I began my journey in entrepreneurship as a non-profit founder. At AW3, our values drive everything we build—from empowering communities through technology, to ensuring sustainability, to delivering world-class products with integrity and attention to detail. We believe innovation isn't just about code and capital, it's about creating systems that are fair, inclusive, and built to last."
At AW3 Technology, William has built alongside an extraordinary group of engineers, founders, and creators who believe technology should serve humanity. The team blends deep expertise in AI, Web3, and venture building with creative instincts drawn from art, storytelling, and culture. AW3's mission is simple: to merge code, capital, and creativity to build tools that empower people and systems that endure.
Principles That Guide Us
These principles guide every decision we make and every product we build at AW3 and Obsidyan.
Education & Media
Democratizing access to knowledge and information
Social Empowerment
Building technology that empowers communities
Environmental Sustainability
Creating sustainable technological solutions
Health & Wellness
Promoting holistic wellbeing through technology
Intelligent Resource Distribution
Ensuring equitable access to resources
Technological Innovation
Pushing boundaries while maintaining quality
Quality & Attention to Detail
Excellence in every line of code and pixel
How We Approach IP Protection
Trust & Transparency
Complete transparency with our customers. No hidden fees, no surprises—just honest, straightforward IP protection.
Innovation First
We leverage cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionize how people protect their intellectual property.
Customer Obsession
Every decision we make starts with our customers. Your patent success is our ultimate measure of success.
Inclusive Access
We're committed to making IP protection accessible to everyone, from solo inventors to enterprise teams.
Why Venture Studio Companies Win
Venture studio companies like Obsidyan start with validated ideas, experienced teams, and shared resources.
Faster Time to Market
Shared infrastructure and experienced teams mean companies go from idea to launch in months, not years.
De-Risked Innovation
By validating ideas before committing significant resources and providing operational expertise throughout, studios reduce the most common failure points.
Aligned Incentives
Studios are invested in long-term success, not just quarterly metrics. We build companies to last, not just to raise the next round.
Portfolio Effect
Building multiple companies simultaneously creates synergies, shared learnings, and diversified risk across the portfolio.
Resource Efficiency
Shared design, development, legal, and operational teams mean each startup gets access to world-class resources at a fraction of the cost.
Systematic Process
We don't just bet on companies—we create them with systematic processes.
From AW3 to Obsidyan
From AW3 Technology's founding to Obsidyan's launch—building the future of IP protection.
AW3 Technology Founded
AW3 Technology established as a venture studio in San Francisco.
Portfolio Growth
Helped launch 15+ companies across AI, Web3, SaaS, and education.
Obsidyan Vision
Obsidyan conceptualized to democratize IP protection with AI-powered solutions.
Platform Launch
Obsidyan launched as an AW3 Technology venture.
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