We are Bakslash: technology that works for your business
We are a software development company founded in 2022. We design and build custom software, AI agents, online stores and websites for small and mid-sized businesses in Latin America, Spain, the United States and Oceania. We start with what your business needs to earn or save, and pick the technology after that.
- Year founded
- 2022
- Projects delivered
- 80+
- Countries with clients
- 7
- People on the team
- 10+
Featured by AWS StartupsView profile Why Bakslash
No, we didn't lose a "c"
In programming, the backslash ( \ ) escapes characters and separates paths: it tells the system that something goes another way. We kept the word and dropped the "c" on purpose, so it's easier to remember and has a mark of its own while still coming from the backslash. Our job is the same as the character's: find the path that works for your business, even when it isn't the obvious one.
Looking for how to type a backslash? On Windows it's Alt + 92, and on a Mac with a US keyboard it's the \ key above Return.
What we do
Four areas, one team
Each area has its own page with scope, examples and common questions.
Custom software
Systems, mobile apps and APIs built around your processes and connected to the tools you already use.
AI and automation
Agents that answer customers and handle tasks, automations and data dashboards.
Ecommerce
Online stores ready to sell, with payments and shipping set up.
Websites
Fast websites that are easy to find on Google and easy for you to manage.
Some of the platforms we work with
ShopifyWooCommerce
WordPress
AWS
Google Cloud
OpenAI
Clauden8n
What our clients say
Reviews from our Google profile.
How we work
What you can expect from us
- Business first
- Before we suggest any technology, we learn what you want to sell, save or measure.
- Progress you can see
- We work in short cycles with demos, so you know where your project stands without asking for reports.
- With custom development, the code is yours
- We hand over the code, the access and the documentation for the system we build, so you don't depend on us or pay per-user licenses. On platforms like Shopify, the store and the account are in your name.
- We stay after launch
- We provide support, maintenance and improvements once the project is live.
Leadership and experience
Bakslash came from bringing two worlds together: business and code. That's why we talk about sales, costs and processes before frameworks.
Eduardo Hernández Villa
Founding Partner & Full Stack Developer
Santiago, Chile
He has spent more than 14 years building and validating tech-based businesses in Latin America. In 2022 he founded Bakslash so small businesses could have a technical team without having to build one: people who understand the business, build the solution and are still there after launch.
- BBA, Master's in BI and MBA
- Focused on startups and entrepreneurship
- Certified full stack specialist
Our vision
We translate technology into your business's needs and opportunities
We believe technology should serve people and businesses. Its job is to extend what your team already does well: sell more, serve customers better and make decisions with data.
Who we work with
- Small businesses that want to grow
They need to sell online, organize processes or serve more customers without hiring more people.
Example: an online store with payments and shipping.
- Companies with manual processes
Spreadsheets, emails and repeated tasks that can be automated or replaced by a system.
Example: an AI agent that answers customer questions.
- Founders who want to validate an idea
We help you test it with a first version and measure whether it works before you invest big.
Example: a web or mobile MVP for your first customers.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us about Bakslash
What is Bakslash?
A software development company founded in 2022. We design and build custom software, AI agents, online stores and websites for small and mid-sized businesses in Latin America, Spain, the United States and Oceania.
Why is it called Bakslash?
After the backslash ( \ ), the character that escapes characters and separates paths in programming. We dropped the "c" on purpose so it would be easier to remember and have a mark of its own: it isn't a typo. Our job is to find the path that works for your business.
Where are your clients?
We work with companies in the United States, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Colombia, fully remote with video calls. If your company is somewhere else, such as elsewhere in Europe or the Middle East, we can work with you too: write to us and we'll agree on hours and how we work.
How much does a project cost?
It depends on the type of project. A one pager or a website is a small project; an online store or an AI agent is a mid-sized one; and custom software is quoted based on its scope. Each service page has the details, and the quote is free after a discovery call.
Is the software you build mine?
Yes, when it's custom development: we hand over the code, the access and the documentation, and you can stop paying for subscriptions the system replaces. If we build on a platform like Shopify, the store is in your account and in your name, and you pay the platform's subscription directly to it.
How do I get started?
Book a 30-minute call or send us a message through our contact form.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you want to solve. In the first call we'll see whether we can help and how, with no commitment.
- A 30-minute video call
- We review your case and current systems
- We tell you what we'd do first
- You get a written quote