Roadmap
The grand vision. Where we are, where we're going, and why it matters.
The Thesis
this + that = ?
Take two tools from unrelated worlds. The further apart their origins, the more novel the intersection. General-purpose + general-purpose = low innovation. Niche + distant niche = high innovation. The distance between worlds is where new sectors are born.
The cost to prototype has collapsed from millions to cents. When building is nearly free, the bottleneck is no longer capital or engineering — it's the ability to see what should be built. Combinatorial creativity is the highest-leverage skill in a creation economy.
Read the full thesis →The Vision
Bridge the gap between those who know how to prototype and ship with those who want to learn, create, and solve problems. A platform where explorers discover innovations, builders bid on projects, communities post challenges, and the combination engine connects it all. Software today. Hardware tomorrow. Education always.
Execution Phases
The Foundation
LIVE- 2,357 open-source tools cataloged by capability trunk
- 8 trunks, 32 branches — organized by what tools DO, not what they're called
- AI-powered combination engine (Groq / OpenRouter — free tier)
- 3-axis innovation scoring: Innovation, Human Impact, Feasibility
- Dense data tables, Footballstool-quality terminal aesthetic
- Stripe payment integration with 3 subscription tiers
The Network
BUILDING- Free APIs and public data sources join the catalog
- Government datasets: SEC EDGAR, Census, BLS, NASA, CDC, Data.gov
- Cross-type combinations: Python package + free API = ?
- Origin stories for every tool — where was it born, what world does it come from?
- Industry tagging: 7,067 US stocks mapped by GICS sector
The Marketplace
NEXT- Post innovation projects with budgets (cash or equity)
- Vetted builders bid on projects
- Collaboration tools: teams, milestones, deliverables
- Revenue model: platform fee on completed projects
- Challenge system: local problems posted, teams solve them for perks/exposure
The Intelligence Layer
PLANNED- Bible suggests combinations proactively based on patterns
- Bottleneck mapping: which industries have unsolved problems?
- Cross-reference tools with industries automatically
- Combination history: what has been tried, what worked, what didn't
- Predictive scoring: which combinations are approaching convergence?
Hardware + Physical Products
PLANNED- Extend the combination engine to physical components
- PCB design, firmware, manufacturing — same this + that = ? framework
- Contract manufacturer bidding marketplace
- Creator ships design, factory ships product, platform protects both
- Goal: 6 million individual hardware creators by 2030
The Community
PLANNED- User-submitted tools, origin stories, and bottleneck reports
- Educational layer: learn by combining, not by studying
- Bridge explorers who want to learn with builders who can ship
- Showcase and reward teams who solve real community problems
- The Bible becomes a living organism maintained by its users
Track 1: Goodwill
Ship free for those who need it. Humanitarian tools. Accessibility. Education. Community challenges. If it solves a real problem for people who can't pay, it ships free.
Track 2: Revenue
Subscriptions, marketplace fees, premium analytics. Enterprise buyers pay for solutions. Revenue funds the goodwill track. Sustainability enables generosity.