About Us

Our team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, government operations, and enterprise software engineering to deliver proven solutions that transform how agencies serve their communities.

From Stanford research labs to federal agencies, from Silicon Valley startups to Fortune 500 enterprises—our leadership team brings the unique combination of technical excellence and operational understanding required to modernize government workflows at scale.

Backed By World-Class Investors

Y CombinatorY Combinator
General CatalystGeneral Catalyst
FoundersXFoundersX

Built By A World-Class Team

Stanford UniversityInternal Revenue ServiceDisneyWells Fargo

A member of the GovAI Coalition

GovAI Coalition

No-Cost Partnership Philosophy

Every jurisdiction has unique constraints and requirements. We start every implementation with a no-cost pilot partnership to deliver proven results for you, before any financial commitment.

Our Commitment

Cembla offers a fixed no-cost pilot partnership to evaluate system efficacy and operational fit prior to any financial commitment.

We believe successful government technology partnerships require proven value delivery before implementation investment—not promises of future results.

Pilot Partnership Includes

Custom Configuration: System tuned to your specific requirements, operational workflows, and approval processes
Live Processing Pilot: Real application processing with measurable time and accuracy metrics
Results Evaluation: Detailed analysis of performance improvements, time savings, and operational impact with comprehensive reporting

Zero Financial Risk

Evaluate our technology's impact on your operations without budget allocation or procurement processes. Commitment decisions are made based on demonstrated results, not sales presentations.

Pilot Duration

1-3 Months

Customized timeline based on your department's evaluation requirements and processing volume

Why This Approach?

Government technology implementations carry significant operational risk. Traditional software procurement requires substantial upfront investment before agencies can evaluate real-world performance. Our no-cost pilot partnership reverses this model—proving value first, then formalizing the partnership based on measurable operational improvements and staff confidence in the system.

Our Mission

Government agencies face unprecedented challenges in managing increasing service demands while operating with constrained resources. Traditional manual processes create bottlenecks that delay critical services and frustrate both staff and citizens.

Cembla addresses these challenges by providing intelligent automation solutions that transform how government agencies process applications, review documents, and manage compliance requirements. Our technology enables agencies to maintain high standards of accuracy and regulatory compliance while dramatically reducing processing times.

"Effective government technology should enhance human decision-making, not replace it—empowering staff to focus on complex issues that require professional judgment."

Foundational Principles

Public Service Excellence

Committed to improving government service delivery and citizen experience through technology that scales with community needs

Security & Compliance

All solutions meet rigorous regulatory standards with enterprise-grade security designed for government operations

Operational Reliability

Building robust, scalable systems that government agencies can depend on for mission-critical workflows

Continuous Innovation

Advancing technology capabilities to meet evolving government operational requirements and citizen expectations

Our Solutions

Comprehensive automation platforms designed for the unique requirements of government operations and regulatory compliance.

Building & Planning Departments

Automated permit application processing, plan review workflows, and code compliance verification for building, planning, and zoning departments.

  • • Intelligent application pre-screening and validation
  • • Automated code compliance checking
  • • Digital plan review and markup capabilities
  • • Real-time applicant status tracking

Housing Authorities

Comprehensive automation for Housing Choice Voucher programs and housing assistance administration, from application intake to ongoing program management.

  • • Automated eligibility verification and income calculation
  • • Document processing and compliance monitoring
  • • Waitlist management and applicant tracking
  • • Recertification workflow automation

Other Workflows

Our flexible automation platform adapts to diverse government workflows beyond permits and housing, serving any department processing applications and documents.

  • • Business licensing and renewals
  • • Code enforcement and compliance
  • • Public records and FOIA requests
  • • Grant application processing
  • • Environmental review workflows
  • • Municipal court administration

Leadership

Founded by technologists and researchers with extensive experience in enterprise software development and artificial intelligence research.

Our leadership team combines technical expertise from Stanford University, operational experience from the IRS and federal agencies, and engineering backgrounds from leading technology companies including Disney and Wells Fargo.

This unique combination of public sector understanding and private sector execution enables Cembla to develop solutions that address both the technical requirements and operational realities of government service delivery.

Headquartered in San Francisco, California and partnering with municipalities nationwide.

Strategic Focus Areas

• Municipal Building & Planning Departments
• Public Housing Authorities
• Code Enforcement Divisions
• Digital Government Services

Proven Impact

Processing Time Reduction75%
Manual Paperwork Elimination90%
Staff Productivity Increase3x

Security & Compliance

Government data requires the highest levels of security and regulatory compliance. Our platform is built with enterprise-grade security from the ground up.

Data Encryption

End-to-end encryption for all data transmission and storage

Access Controls

Role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication

Audit Trails

Comprehensive logging and audit capabilities

Strategic Partnership

Transform your government operations through proven automation technology. Our team works directly with agency leadership to ensure successful deployment, comprehensive staff training, and measurable operational improvements.

Implementation Framework

Rapid Deployment
Customized implementation in 2-10 weeks
Staff Enablement
Comprehensive training and change management
System Integration
Seamless connection to existing government platforms
Evaluation of Results
Comprehensive analysis of performance metrics and ROI

Partnership Benefits

• Dedicated implementation team
• 24/7 technical support
• Regulatory compliance assurance
• Performance monitoring & optimization

Ready to Begin?

Schedule a call with our team to discuss your specific operational requirements and implementation timeline.

We're ready to discuss your:

• Operational Needs & Requirements
• Technology Integrations
• Implementation Timeline
• Annual Objectives and Reults