The Origins
Columen Labs builds agent-native software that lets people put AI agents to work on their own data, their way, without building the plumbing themselves.
We’re engineers with deep experience building data infrastructure at scale, and we saw the same gap again and again: modern AI and data tools are built for enterprise workflows, not everyday users.
Columen Labs closes that gap by making user-owned data easy to use with AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and OpenClaw, so people can spend less time wrangling systems and more time deciding what to do next.
So we started building.
How We Build
Every product starts small.
A single query. A tighter backtest. A faster decision.
Start Precise
Every product solves one specific, painful problem. Clarity before coverage.
Indispensable
We don't move on until the first layer is something people can't imagine working without.
Next Layer
Each new capability multiplies the value of everything that came before it.
Ship Intent
No bloat. No noise. Every feature earns its place by making the whole system smarter.
Blog
April 2026
The Compounding Thesis
Most software companies think in features. We think in layers. A layer solves one problem AND makes every other layer more useful.
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Why We Built EdgeDesk
Most options trading tools are built for professionals. But most people who trade options aren't professionals.
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Introducing Columen Labs
Today we're publicly launching Columen Labs, a product studio based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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