Why WiseWhy Exists

We've been where you are. Stuck between knowing you need digital transformation and not knowing how to make it happen without massive risk and complexity.
So we built the solution we wished existed.

Our Mission

Make Industry 4.0 accessible to every manufacturer by providing focused, proven solutions that deliver measurable ROI in 90 days or less.

"Manufacturing is the backbone of innovation. When manufacturers succeed, everyone benefits. Our job is to remove the barriers that prevent digital transformation success."
— Michael Chen, CEO & Co-Founder

Our Values

These principles guide every decision we make and every solution we build.

Focus Over Features

We believe in solving one problem exceptionally well rather than building everything for everyone. Our 90-day approach proves value before expansion.

Manufacturing First

Every solution is designed by people who understand manufacturing operations, not just software development.

Execution Over Vision

The industry has enough digital transformation consultants. We focus on implementation that delivers measurable results.

Vendor Neutrality

We're not selling hardware or platforms. Our success is tied to your operational improvement, not vendor lock-in.

Leadership Team

Manufacturing veterans and software experts who understand both the challenges and the solutions.

Michael Chen

CEO & Co-Founder

Former VP Engineering at Rockwell Automation, 15+ years in manufacturing systems

Manufacturing SystemsDigital TransformationLean Operations

Sarah Rodriguez

CTO & Co-Founder

Ex-Siemens Solutions Architect, PhD in Industrial Engineering from MIT

OPC UA ArchitectureMES SystemsIndustrial IoT

David Park

VP Product

Former Plant Manager at Toyota, Black Belt Lean Six Sigma

Lean ManufacturingProcess OptimizationQuality Systems

Jennifer Liu

Head of Security

Cybersecurity expert, former NSA, specialized in OT security

OT CybersecurityIEC 62443Risk Assessment

Our Journey

From frustrated operators to successful digital transformation experts.

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Company Founded

WiseWhy founded by manufacturing and software veterans who experienced digital transformation failures firsthand.

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First Pilot Success

Achieved 11% OEE improvement at major Tier 1 automotive supplier in 87 days, validating our approach.

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Series A Funding

Raised $8M Series A led by industrial automation VCs to scale our platform and team.

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10+ Successful Pilots

Completed pilots across automotive, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

Recognition & Partnerships

Manufacturing Innovation Award

Industry Week 2024

Technology Partner

OPC Foundation

Startup to Watch

Manufacturing.net 2024

Series A: $8M
10+ Pilot Customers
3 Industries
90-Day Average ROI

Join Our Mission

Whether you're a manufacturer ready to transform or a talented professional who shares our vision, we'd love to hear from you.