Zero2CEO

active · updated 2026-07-31 04:10

Description

Zero2CEO is a live-streamed show hosted by Jeremy Hart (Novos Publishing LLC) where AI-powered business products are built from $0 on camera, tracking every dollar earned and spent in real time. The goal is to reach $1,000,000 in ARR using Agentic AI — with full transparency, no investors, no team. Streams Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 3:00–5:00 PM Central Time on YouTube @zero2ceo.

Charter

Tasks

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• todoDraft Indiegogo Campaign #1 brief (Zero2CEO.us build fund, for Episode A)
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• todoBuild episode outlines/scripts for kickoff arc Episodes A, B, C
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• todoDefine Episode C (Itinerary Show) format and content
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• todoComplete Hype Vetting 10-point score for Polsia.com (passed pre-filter)
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• todoScore Hype Vetting Entry #1: AI-Assisted Digital Product Sales
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• todoBrief DAIGO.AI concept (domain registered, concept unknown)
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• todoBrief VISIONFACTORY.AI concept (domain registered, concept unknown)
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• todoRun ArctX-Ai through C.O.D.E. scoring (primary revenue engine unscored)
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• todoReconcile Restream decision: OBS direct vs. Restream $19/mo
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• todoAir Episode 1 official broadcast (rescheduled from July 30 dry run)
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• todoDefine post-production workflow (Descript, VOD, clips, show notes, timestamps)
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• todoLaunch zero2ceo.us domain (do not reference until live)
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• todoLock stream title formula for recurring episodes
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• todoConfirm final YouTube thumbnail uploaded for Ep1
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• todoBuild/verify Pillar slides for Domains 9, 10, 11
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Timeline — every tool, one ledger

• manus · session_summary · 2026-07-31 04:10
  Second document ingested: Zero2CEO Full Session Report & Project Handoff (dated July 28, 2026, prepared by Manus AI). Source-of-truth brief (July 30) took precedence on all conflicts. New context added: brand positioning statement and 5-year succession plan, locked decision log (Stripe/Indiegogo/Whop removed/Kickstarter rejected/Resend/publishing pipeline), four show formats (Main Show, AI Lab, Hype Vetting Live, Reaction Room), kickoff episode arc (Episodes A/B/C + Series A/B/C), full approved tech stack with monthly costs (~$504/mo fixed), full detailed specs for both methodologies (Hype Vetting 10-point scoring mechanics + C.O.D.E. 4-pillar scoring with demand validation gates), opportunity backlog (3 lists), ArctX-Ai revenue engine architecture and pricing, 5-year financial projections (Conservative/Target/Breakout scenarios), Zero2CEO.us dual-layer platform architecture, full projects pipeline with C.O.D.E. scores, additional sandbox file locations, and standing rules for all sessions. 10 new tasks created. Conflicts flagged but NOT changed: (1) iPad giveaway trigger: brief says 5K subs, handoff says 1K subs OR 90 days — awaiting user confirmation. (2) Broadcast schedule: brief says Tue/Wed/Thu, handoff says M-F — brief stands as source of truth.
• manus · decision · 2026-07-31 04:09
  ## Standing Rules for All Sessions These rules apply to every session working on Zero2CEO, regardless of tool: 1. Never use em dashes in any output. 2. All content must be optimized for AI search, not just traditional Google SEO. 3. Every tool recommendation must pass the Tooling Selection Framework: AI-Native, Cost-Efficient, Content-Worthy, Scalable, Brand-Aligned. Must meet 3 of 5 to be approved. 4. No tool is added to the stack without a cost-benefit check documented on stream. 5. Brand aesthetic: black background, white text for all visual materials. 6. Write in complete paragraphs. Use tables to organize comparisons. Avoid excessive bullet points. 7. Do not editorialize or add critical analysis unless explicitly asked. 8. All business is conducted under Novos Publishing LLC with Stripe as the payment processor. 9. All builds are documented on camera as show content.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 04:09
  ## Additional File Locations (from Full Session Report) Sandbox location: `/home/ubuntu/zero2ceo/` | File | Description | |---|---| | `Zero2CEO_Master_Handoff_Report.md` | Master reference document — comprehensive summary | | `Zero2CEO_Opportunity_Backlog.md` | Three-list opportunity tracker (C.O.D.E., Hype Vetting, Gaps) | | `Spec_Methodology_1_Hype_Vetting.md` | Full standalone spec for Methodology 1 | | `Spec_Methodology_2_CODE_Method.md` | Full standalone spec for Methodology 2 | | `DigitalProductStrategyBreakdown.md` | Hype Vetting Entry #1 — digital product strategy | | `brand_positioning_notes.md` | Brand philosophy, show series, channel positioning | | `gdrive_docs_summary.md` | Summary of the three retrieved business plan PDFs | | `slides_methodology_1.md` | Methodology 1 slide content source (18 slides) | | `slides_methodology_2_content.md` | Methodology 2 slide content source (13 slides) | | `slides_methodology_1/` | Folder — 18 HTML slide files + slide_state.json | | `slides_methodology_2/` | Folder — 13 HTML slide files + slide_state.json | | `gdrive_docs/Zero2CEO_3Year_Business_Plan.pdf` | Full 3-year financial model v6.0 | | `gdrive_docs/ArctX-Ai_Business_Plan.pdf` | ArctX-Ai full business model | | `gdrive_docs/Zero2CEO_Year4_5_Addendum.pdf` | Years 4-5 financial projections | Google Drive location: `Manus_Document_Dump/Zero2CEO_Business_Planning_Session_July2026` All files above have been uploaded to this Google Drive folder.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 04:09
  ## Zero2CEO.us Platform Architecture Zero2CEO.us is the first live build project on the show — built on camera using Claude Code + Vercel. **Architecture — Dual Conversion:** - Public Layer: Projects Hub (embedded Indiegogo campaigns), Project Leaderboard, dual CTA ("Back a Project" / "Join the Community") - Private Layer (Members Only): Experiment Dashboard (live metrics, prompts, templates), Community Forum, Content Library **Status:** Domain NOT live yet. Do not reference in any content until confirmed live. ## Projects Pipeline (C.O.D.E. Projects with Registered Domains) | Project | Domain | C.O.D.E. Score | Status | |---|---|---|---| | SAASEO.AI | saaseo.ai | 34/40 | PASSED — live platform | | EZLY.AI | ezly.ai | 36/40 | PASSED — highest scorer to date | | ArctX-Ai | arctx.ai | Not yet scored | Full business plan exists — needs C.O.D.E. vetting | | VISIONFACTORY.AI | visionfactory.ai | Not yet scored | Domain registered — concept unknown, not yet briefed | | DAIGO.AI | daigo.ai | Not yet scored | Domain registered — concept unknown, not yet briefed | | Three-Tier Personal AI O/S | TBD | Not yet scored | Concept stage only |
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 04:09
  ## 5-Year Financial Projections Source: Zero2CEO_3Year_Business_Plan.pdf + Zero2CEO_Year4_5_Addendum.pdf (Google Drive: Manus_Document_Dump/Zero2CEO_Business_Planning_Session_July2026) ### Conservative Scenario | Year | Gross Revenue | Net Cash Flow | Cumulative Net | |---|---|---|---| | Year 1 | $175,650 | $167,025 | $167,025 | | Year 2 | $730,310 | $713,566 | $880,591 | | Year 3 | $1,485,230 | $1,440,530 | $2,321,121 | | Year 4 | $1,631,550 | $1,575,750 | $3,896,871 | | Year 5 | $2,519,350 | $2,455,550 | $6,352,421 | ### Target Scenario | Year | Gross Revenue | Net Cash Flow | Cumulative Net | |---|---|---|---| | Year 1 | $418,399 | $409,774 | $409,774 | | Year 2 | $1,900,050 | $1,883,306 | $2,293,080 | | Year 3 | $4,288,780 | $4,244,080 | $6,537,160 | | Year 4 | $4,722,400 | $4,653,400 | $11,190,560 | | Year 5 | $7,699,600 | $7,618,600 | $18,809,160 | ### Breakout Scenario | Year | Gross Revenue | Net Cash Flow | Cumulative Net | |---|---|---|---| | Year 1 | $1,828,781 | $1,820,156 | $1,820,156 | | Year 2 | $6,438,900 | $6,414,456 | $8,234,612 | | Year 3 | $10,426,200 | $10,363,200 | $18,597,812 | | Year 4 | $14,047,000 | $13,954,000 | $32,551,812 | | Year 5 | $21,457,600 | $21,352,600 | $53,904,412 | **Revenue model notes:** - Consulting is the primary bridge revenue in Year 1 (starts Month 2-3 as VOD library builds credibility) - YouTube AdSense starts Month 4-6 after hitting 1,000 subs + 4,000 watch hours - ArctX-Ai (Series D) contributes from Month 1 and becomes the dominant revenue line - Sponsorships begin Year 2 (Conservative/Target) or late Year 1 (Breakout) - YouTube RPM assumptions: Conservative $10, Target $14, Breakout $18
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 04:08
  ## ArctX-Ai — Primary Revenue Engine ArctX-Ai is the primary revenue driver in the 3-year financial model (listed as "Series D" revenue). The Zero2CEO YouTube channel is the zero-CAC distribution engine for this product. **Product Architecture:** - Free open-source CLI (BYOK/OpenRouter) = Trojan Horse distribution - Intelligence Engine = $99/month SaaS premium layer - Autonomous sales engineering: CLI detects complexity, generates quote + Mermaid diagrams + PDF + Stripe checkout link **Revenue Channels:** | Channel | Price | Type | |---|---|---| | Intelligence Engine SaaS | $99/month | Recurring MRR | | SMB Done-For-You Build | $5,000 to $25,000 | One-Time | | Enterprise Custom Build | $50,000+ | One-Time | | Fractional DevOps Retainer | $499 to $2,999/month | Recurring MRR | | Enterprise SLA & Support | $5,000 to $15,000+/month | Recurring MRR | **CRITICAL GAP:** ArctX-Ai has a full business plan but has NOT been formally run through the C.O.D.E. scoring system. This is high-priority given it is the primary revenue engine.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 04:08
  ## Opportunity Backlog Maintained in `/home/ubuntu/zero2ceo/Zero2CEO_Opportunity_Backlog.md` ### List 1: C.O.D.E. List (Large-Scale SaaS, $10M to $100M+) | # | Concept | Stage | Score | Status | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | Three-Tier Personal AI Operating System | Concept Stage | Not yet scored | Pending vetting | ### List 2: Hype Vetting List (Hot AI Income Claims) | # | Concept | Stage | Pre-Filter | Score | Status | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | AI-Assisted Digital Product Sales (PDF guide + workbook + paid ads) | Concept Stage | Pending | Pending | Pending full vetting | Source for Entry #1: London Leffler's "I Tried Selling a Digital Product With ChatGPT to Make $1,000 in 7 Days" — adapted with Zero2CEO tooling (Claude + Claude Code + Shopify headless + Arcads). Full breakdown at `/home/ubuntu/zero2ceo/DigitalProductStrategyBreakdown.md`. ### List 3: Gaps Along the Way No entries yet.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 04:08
  ## Methodology 1: Hype Vetting (Reactive) Tests external AI income claims. Three steps: **Step 1 — Pre-Filter (15 minutes):** Three binary questions. All must pass or the claim is immediately discarded. - Virality: Is this claim currently trending? - Time Horizon: Can it be tested within 90 days? - Capital Requirement: Under $500 total risk? **Step 2 — 10-Point Structural Score (1 to 3 days):** Five categories, 0 to 2 points each. - Platform Risk (0-2) - Value Exchange (0-2) - Margin Reality (0-2) - Audience Dependency (0-2) - Scalability (0-2) **Decision Gate 2 Thresholds:** - 7 to 10: PASS — becomes a 90-day experiment - 4 to 6: BORDERLINE — discussed on stream with audience - 0 to 3: FAIL — publicly debunked **Step 3 — 90-Day Experiment:** For claims scoring 7+. All parameters (hypothesis, success metric, failure metric, tools, time, capital) documented publicly. Verdict at Day 90: PROVEN or BUSTED. **Case Study — Whop/Clip Farming:** Scored 1/10. FAILED. Platform Risk: 0, Value Exchange: 0, Margin Reality: 0, Audience Dependency: 0, Scalability: 1. **Slide deck:** 18 slides. Saved at `/home/ubuntu/zero2ceo/slides_methodology_1/` **Spec document:** `/home/ubuntu/zero2ceo/Spec_Methodology_1_Hype_Vetting.md` --- ## Methodology 2: C.O.D.E. Method (Proactive) Discovers and validates original SaaS opportunities. Pass threshold: 32/40. **Pre-C.O.D.E. Requirement:** Must identify (1) a verifiably growing macro-trend and (2) a specific underserved audience segment. If either cannot be clearly articulated, do not proceed. **The Four Pillars (0 to 10 each):** - C — Consumer Trends: Is the market moving in this direction? - O — Opportunity: Is there a specific gap to fill? - D — Demand: Do people actually want this? - E — Economic Sizing: Is the market big enough? **Decision Gate Thresholds:** - 32 to 40: PASS — enters build pipeline - 24 to 31: BORDERLINE — needs more research or repositioning - 0 to 23: FAIL — do not build **Live Demand Validation (required before building):** Must hit ONE of: - Gate A: 200+ organic waitlist signups - Gate B: Any funded Indiegogo campaign - Gate C: 10+ paying pre-sale customers Timeline: 30 to 60 days maximum. If no gate hit, project is shelved. **Current Scores:** - SAASEO.AI: 34/40 — PASSED (live at saaseo.ai) - EZLY.AI: 36/40 — PASSED (highest scorer to date) **Slide deck:** 13 slides. Saved at `/home/ubuntu/zero2ceo/slides_methodology_2/` **Spec document:** `/home/ubuntu/zero2ceo/Spec_Methodology_2_CODE_Method.md` **NOTE:** This document contains the full detailed scoring mechanics for both methodologies. The source-of-truth brief referred to these as "frameworks" with abbreviated descriptions. These detailed specs are additive and do not conflict.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 04:08
  ## Approved Tech Stack All tools must pass the Tooling Selection Framework: AI-Native, Cost-Efficient, Content-Worthy, Scalable, Brand-Aligned. Must meet 3 of 5 criteria to be approved. | Category | Tool | Monthly Cost | Status | |---|---|---|---| | Legal Entity | Novos Publishing LLC | $19.00 | Active | | Payment Processor | Stripe | $0 + transaction % | Active | | AI Ops | Manus AI | $200.00 | Approved | | AI Coding | Claude Pro Max (Opus 4) | $100.00 | Approved | | AI Research/Ideation | ChatGPT Pro | $100.00 | Approved | | AI Secondary Analysis | Gemini Advanced | $20.00 | Approved | | Deployment | Vercel | Free Tier | Approved | | Streaming | OBS Studio | Free | Approved | | Multistreaming | Restream Standard | $19.00 | PENDING RECONCILIATION | | Design | Canva Pro | $13.00 | Approved | | Clipping | OpusClip Starter | $15.00 | Approved | | Social Scheduling | Buffer Essentials | $15.00 | Approved | | Community | Discord Nitro Basic | $3.00 | Approved | | Email Capture | Resend | Free/Variable | Approved | **Total Fixed Monthly:** ~$504/month **Variable Monthly:** $130 to $375/month **OPEN ISSUE — Restream:** Business Plan v6.0 includes Restream at $19/mo. A previous session decided to eliminate it in favor of OBS direct streaming. This conflict has NOT been reconciled with the user. Must be raised before finalizing the expense model.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 04:07
  ## The Four Show Formats | Format | Schedule | Purpose | |---|---|---| | Zero2CEO (Main Show) | M-F, 3:00-5:00 PM CT | Core narrative. Building the business live. | | AI Lab | Evening / Overflow | Live demos of new AI tools. | | Hype Vetting Live | Evening / Overflow | Scoring viral AI income claims live on air. | | Reaction Room | Evening / Overflow | Reacting to breaking AI news and launches. | **NOTE:** The source-of-truth brief lists the schedule as Tue/Wed/Thu only. This document lists M-F. The brief is the source of truth — Tue/Wed/Thu stands. The four show format types above are additive context. ## The Kickoff Episode Arc | Episode | Title | Status | |---|---|---| | A | Intro Show — who we are, the mission, the philosophy, iPad giveaway announcement, Indiegogo Campaign #1 launch | Not yet scripted | | B | Planning Show — full business model and roadmap laid out live | Not yet scripted | | C | Itinerary Show — content calendar, episode schedule, or project timeline | UNDEFINED — format not yet defined | | Series A | 90-Day Money Challenge (Claude latest model) | Ongoing series | | Series B | 6-Month Digital Publisher Challenge | Ongoing series | | Series C | 1-Year AI O/S Build | Ongoing series |
• manus · decision · 2026-07-31 04:07
  ## Confirmed Locked Decisions (Do Not Revisit Unless User Initiates) | Decision | Status | |---|---| | Streaming Platform | OBS Studio direct to YouTube + Rumble simultaneously | | Build Environment | Claude Code + Vercel (Replit replaced) | | Payment Processor | Stripe under Novos Publishing LLC | | Crowdfunding | Indiegogo flexible funding only ($1K to $5K per campaign) | | Whop | REMOVED from stack permanently (platform risk, fund holds, arbitrary suspensions) | | Kickstarter | REJECTED (all-or-nothing model) | | Email Capture | Resend | | Subscriber Campaign | iPad with keyboard case giveaway at 1,000 subscribers OR 90 days from launch, whichever comes first | | Publishing Pipeline | Live Stream -> LinkedIn/X Posts -> Substack Chapters -> Book (Novos Publishing LLC) | | OIS (Opportunity Identification System) | DROPPED — old concept, no longer in use | | Number of Methodologies | TWO — Hype Vetting (Methodology 1) and C.O.D.E. Method (Methodology 2). No third methodology exists. | **NOTE:** The source-of-truth brief lists the iPad giveaway trigger at 5,000 subscribers. This document says 1,000 subscribers OR 90 days. Flagged for user confirmation — do not change the charter until resolved.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 04:07
  ## Brand Identity & Positioning **Brand positioning statement:** "Using AI as the solution to the problem AI created." **Anti-course positioning:** No polished tutorials. No cherry-picked wins. Absolute transparency on what works and what does not. **Foundational philosophy:** Free market economics. The market decides what has value. Time is the greatest asset. 2026 is the inflection point for solo founders with AI tools. **Channel purpose:** A public laboratory for people displaced by the AI revolution. Cuts through the noise of AI income claims by running real experiments, building real products, and documenting everything including failures. ## The 5-Year Succession Plan The business is designed as a succession and retirement asset. The original founder builds and systemizes the operation over three years, then hands the channel off to a second-generation host. By Year 3, the founder moves to executive producer. By Year 5, the business runs without daily personal involvement.
• manus · session_summary · 2026-07-31 03:32
  Project initialized from the full Zero2CEO project brief (July 30, 2026). Charter populated with mission, schedule, platforms, channel goals, and active projects A-E. Context notes added for: The 11 Domains of AI Business Mastery, Three Core Frameworks (Hype-Vetting System, CODE Method, Pick & Shovel Strategy), Three Core Philosophies (Always Be Automating / Improving / Looking For Gaps), Ko-fi membership tiers ($10/$20/$30), Discord server structure (public + 3 gated tiers), key sandbox file locations and dashboard counter specs (5-counter OBS overlay polling data.json every 5s), full 29-slide deck order with flag on Pillar slides 9/10/11 needing rebuild, pre-broadcast checklist (11 items), and Episode 1 details/status (dry run done July 30, official broadcast rescheduled). Six outstanding tasks created: (1) Build/verify Pillar slides for Domains 9-11, (2) Confirm YouTube thumbnail, (3) Lock stream title formula, (4) Launch zero2ceo.us domain, (5) Define post-production workflow, (6) Air Episode 1. Next session should resolve Ep1 content continuity issues and proceed to broadcast.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 03:31
  ## Episode 1 Details **Title:** How quickly can we make $1,000,000 with Agentic AI? | Zero2CEO: Ep.1 (Day 0 | Total Profit: $0) **Run of Show:** 1. Introduction & Welcome 2. What Is Zero2CEO? — Show Overview 3. The 11 Domains of AI Business Mastery 4. Show Format, Projects & Goals 5. Upcoming Episode Schedule 6. BONUS: Live Model Selection & Brainstorming Session 7. Wrap-Up & Preview of Episode 2 **Status:** Dry run completed July 30, 2026. Technical success. Content continuity issues identified and being corrected. Episode 1 official broadcast rescheduled — target Episode 1 airing next broadcast day. **Dry run cleanup:** Footage deleted from Rumble ✅, X ✅
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 03:31
  ## Pre-Broadcast Checklist (Recurring — Every Episode) Run through this before every live stream: - [ ] Episode title updated on YouTube - [ ] Thumbnail updated - [ ] Video description updated - [ ] agenda.json updated with run-of-show - [ ] data.json verified (correct starting values) - [ ] Mic & video check - [ ] OBS scenes confirmed - [ ] YouTube stream set to Public - [ ] Restream channels enabled (X, Facebook, Rumble) - [ ] Starting Soon scene live 10 min early - [ ] Pin Ko-fi + giveaway comment immediately on go-live
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 03:31
  ## Slide Deck — Current Order (29 Slides) File location: /home/ubuntu/Zero2CEO_Show1_Slides/ 1. Cover (logo) 2. Title & Host Introduction 3. The Mission 4. Show Format (Projects A–E) 5. Objectives 6. How We Choose Opportunities 7. The CODE Method 8. The Hype-Vetting System 9. The Pick & Shovel Strategy 10. The 11 Domains of AI Business Mastery 11. Pillar 1 — AI Model Management & Tokenomics 12. Pillar 2 — Prompt Engineering 13. Pillar 3 — AI Business Modeling 14. Pillar 4 — Customer Journey & Operations 15. Pillar 5 — Agentic AI Development 16. Pillar 6 — SEO/GEO/AEO Discoverability 17. Pillar 7 — Digital Identity & Infrastructure Routing 18. Pillar 8 — Customer Service & Support Automation 19. Pillar 9 — Marketing 20. Pillar 10 — Social Media & Advertising 21. Core Philosophy 01 — Always Be Automating 22. Core Philosophy 02 — Always Be Improving 23. Core Philosophy 03 — Always Be Looking For Gaps 24. Month 1 Results Scoreboard 25. When & Where to Watch 26. Join the Community (Ko-fi tiers) 27. Where the Community Lives (Discord map) 28. You Can Help / Ko-fi CTA 29. iPad Giveaway **IMPORTANT NOTE:** Slides for Pillars 9, 10, 11 (slide positions 19, 20, and the Domain overview) still need content review and rebuild per dry run feedback from July 30, 2026.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 03:31
  ## Key Files & Locations (Sandbox Paths) | File | Path | Description | |---|---|---| | Slide deck | /home/ubuntu/Zero2CEO_Show1_Slides/ | 29-slide HTML deck | | slide_state.json | /home/ubuntu/Zero2CEO_Show1_Slides/slide_state.json | Slide order/state | | Dashboard (fullscreen) | /home/ubuntu/upload/dashboard-fullscreen.html | OBS overlay — 5 counters | | data.json | /home/ubuntu/upload/data.json | Feeds dashboard counters | | agenda.json | /home/ubuntu/upload/agenda.json | Feeds agenda overlay | | agenda.html | /home/ubuntu/upload/agenda.html | OBS agenda overlay | | BRB screen | /home/ubuntu/be-right-back-final-v2.png | 1920x1080 BRB image | | Logo | /home/ubuntu/zero2ceo-1d-edited.png | Primary logo (800x800) | | Ep1 Description | /home/ubuntu/Zero2CEO_Ep1_YouTube_Description.md | YouTube video description | ## Dashboard Counters (dashboard-fullscreen.html) **Top row:** - Total Earned (green #00FF41) — from `data.json: total_earned` - Total Spent (red #FF4444) — from `data.json: ai_budget_spent` - Total Days (white) — from `data.json: total_days` **Bottom row:** - Total Profit (green if ≥0, red if <0) — calculated: total_earned - ai_budget_spent - Total ARR (gold #FFD700) — from `data.json: total_arr` All counters poll data.json every 5 seconds with flash animation on change.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 03:31
  ## Ko-fi Membership Tiers (ko-fi.com/zero2ceo) | Tier | Price | Benefits | Discord Room | |---|---|---|---| | **Supporter** | $10/mo | Community feed, announcements | Supporters Room | | **Builder** | $20/mo | Source code + build docs every episode, Hype-Vetting vote | Builders Room | | **Founder** | $30/mo | Everything in Builder + CODE Project contributing access + private strategy sessions | Founders Room | ## Discord Server Structure **Open to Everyone:** - WELCOME: #welcome-and-rules, #announcements, #start-here, #live-now - COMMUNITY: #general, #ai-tools-and-news, #introductions **Membership-Gated:** - SUPPORTERS ROOM ($10+): #supporters-room - BUILDERS ROOM ($20+): #hype-project-voting, #build-docs-and-templates, #source-code-drops, #builders-room - FOUNDERS ROOM ($30+): #code-project-voting, #founders-room
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 03:31
  ## Three Core Philosophies These are the operating principles that guide every build decision on Zero2CEO. 1. **Always Be Automating** — Automate each process as it is built, not at the end. Every workflow gets an automation layer before moving to the next. 2. **Always Be Improving** — Put an assessment and improvement loop at the end of every major process. Continuous iteration is non-negotiable. 3. **Always Be Looking For Gaps** — Like gold in terrain, value collects in the gaps of emerging technology frameworks. The best opportunities are where others haven’t looked yet.
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 03:30
  ## Three Core Frameworks ### 1. The Hype-Vetting System A four-dimension filter to evaluate viral AI claims before committing capital: - **Technical Viability** — Can it actually do what is claimed? - **Economic Reality** — Does the unit economics make sense? - **Defensibility** — Can a moat be built around it? - **Execution Friction** — How hard is it to actually ship? Used live on stream to vet trending AI tools and claims. Builders Room members get a vote on which claims to vet. ### 2. The CODE Method Four-phase operational framework for building AI businesses: - **C**apture — Identify and gather the opportunity/input - **O**rganize — Structure and categorize the captured data - **D**istill — Extract the signal, remove the noise - **E**xecute — Build, ship, and iterate ### 3. The Pick & Shovel Strategy During a gold rush, sell the shovels. Identifies infrastructure tools and services every participant needs regardless of who wins the AI race. This is the strategic basis for Project C (name not yet public).
• manus · note · 2026-07-31 03:30
  ## The 11 Domains of AI Business Mastery These are the core curriculum pillars of the Zero2CEO show, taught progressively across episodes. 1. **AI Model Management & Tokenomics** — *The Financial & Lifecycle Governance Layer* 2. **Prompt Engineering Methodology** — *The Inquiry & Context Control Layer* 3. **AI Business Modeling Framework** — *The Value Exchange & Capital Strategy Layer* 4. **Customer Journey Mapping & Modeling** — *The Customer Experience Architecture Layer* 5. **Agentic AI Development Workflows** — *The Prototyping, Systems & Guardrails Layer* (Ethics/Legal/Compliance lives here) 6. **SEO / GEO / AEO Discoverability** — *The Distribution Layer* 7. **Digital Identity & Infrastructure Routing** — *Domain, DNS, and Email Management* 8. **Customer Service & Support Automation** — *The Customer Experience & Retention Layer* 9. **Marketing, Social Media & Advertising** — *The Brand, Demand & Attention Generation Layer* 10. **AI Tooling, Stack Management & Education** — *The Awareness & Competitive Intelligence Layer* 11. **Data Strategy & AI Readiness** — *The Data Infrastructure & Quality Layer* **NOTE:** Slide deck pillar slides for Domains 9, 10, 11 still need content review/rebuild per dry run feedback.

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