Streamline Ventures
Dog-Feeding the Future of Value Creation
As you know I am always seeking better ways to do things. Recently my interests have shifted into building and scaling ventures. This happened mainly due to the conservative logic that still applies to 90% of the venture builders I talk to. I think there must be many more innovative ones, but the are likely lacking the deep pockets to make an impact and therefore nobody knows about them. However, Streamline Ventures represents my vision for creating ultra-efficient businesses with minimal resources, where human orchestrators partner with AI to bring bold ideas to life. But instead of theorizing, let's put this model to the test.
Streamline Ventures itself will be the first Streamline Venture.
The River of Investment
Imagine the journey of a river. At its source in the mountains, small streams emerge, each contributing a trickle of water. As they converge, these streams form a powerful river, flowing steadily toward the sea. Along the way, the river nourishes ecosystems and communities, distributing resources across its path. Eventually, the river reaches the delta, scattering into smaller channels before disappearing into the ocean.
This is how I see the flow of investment in Streamline Ventures. Rather than making large, one-time bets to fund projects, imagine a continuous stream of stablecoins- like a flowing river - supporting a venture as it grows. Backers can opt in anytime, contribute as the venture gains momentum, and choose to divert their resources elsewhere if the project no longer aligns with their goals. Now I hear you screaming: "But Martin, how are those ventures going to find talented employees if the working capital could eject anytime?" Don't worry, there are no employees involved.
The Formula for Streamline Ventures
Streamline Ventures takes inspiration from the efficiency of streams and rivers. Here’s how this will work:
This model isn’t just efficient; it’s self-validating. If people back Streamline Ventures by contributing token streams, it’s a sign that the model resonates. If streams dry up, it’s valuable feedback to pivot or rethink.
My First Streamline Venture: Building the Platform
Streamline Ventures itself will serve as the first Streamline Venture. This platform will:
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This platform will set the stage for future ventures while demonstrating the viability of the Streamline model.
Streaming Capital: The Lifeblood of Streamline Ventures
Stablecoin streaming through protocols like Superfluid or Sablier ensures dynamic and flexible funding. Instead of upfront investments, capital flows steadily, allowing ventures to scale organically while keeping backers in control. Backers can adjust their contributions in real-time, maintaining confidence in their chosen projects without committing large sums at once. This model mirrors the adaptability and flow of a river, ensuring resources are allocated where they’re most needed.
By leveraging these blockchain-native tools, Streamline Ventures avoids the complexities and regulatory hurdles of traditional investment models, making it easier for Europeans and others in overregulated yet economically robust regions to participate. This approach democratizes access to funding and creates a more inclusive environment for innovation.
Conclusion
Shared Risks, Shared Successes: By pooling capital and distributing returns proportionally, contributors mitigate individual project risks while maintaining upside potential.
Aligned Incentives: Builders, backers, and users all benefit from venture success. Tokenized systems create an aligned, transparent structure where everyone’s incentives are visible and accountable.
Scalable Systems: Through AI and blockchain, Streamline Ventures can scale globally without adding complexity, creating a model that’s as adaptable as it is efficient.
Streamline Ventures represents more than a business model; it’s a self-validating experiment. By making the platform itself the first Streamline Venture, I’ll demonstrate how a single orchestrator can partner with AI and token streams to create value while minimizing risk.
I’m inviting you to be part of this journey. Your support - even a small token stream - can help validate and refine this vision. Together, we can build not just companies, but an entirely new paradigm of value creation.
Curious? Let’s connect. Whether you’re an investor, builder, or just someone who’s intrigued, I’d love to hear from you. Join me in shaping the future of Streamline Ventures - right from the comfort of your couch.
Inspiration for this was taken from a interesting article that I would recommend you to read here:
infinitely curious
1 个月Could it be as easy as this? Basically a place where people submit their ideas and verbally proof this is an actual need to a target group they have access to and a slider to share the project costs and the revenue split? Obviously this can become a lot more intricate, but is this enough as the initial touchpoint?
Software Engineer
1 个月Initially, I thought Streamline Ventures (SV) was positioned as a web3 crowdfunding platform—until I remembered that crowdfunding typically happens just once, whereas SV involves ongoing capital streams. Then, I considered the possibility that it functions like a web3 patron model (similar to how artists or developers might receive ongoing sponsorship), but realized there’s also revenue sharing here, which goes beyond pure goodwill or developer funding. I finally returned to the first paragraph and realized the key point: SV addresses inefficiencies in traditional venture building—both from a founder’s and an investor’s perspective—while offering a chance for broader wealth creation. In many ways, it blends the accessibility of crowdfunding with the agility and liquidity of the stock market, all under a continuous, tokenized funding model. Opensource + AI co founders just narrows the focus and I can imagine the high amount of mental energy you you put to limit the scope. Way to go Martin