A leap of faith.
A continuation of the journey, building upon the foundation of PROJECT: ODYSSEY to reach new heights.
This repository continues my journey to:
- Build deeper expertise in web development, machine learning, and systems design.
- Build at least three scalable businesses that generate passive income.
- Scale existing MVPs into real businesses—taking projects like Tessro, PuffNotes, CanvAID, and Syncly from working prototypes to profitable SaaS products with payment plans and proper infrastructure.
- Tackle more complex problems through ambitious, well-architected projects.
- Create a portfolio that demonstrates advanced technical skills and real-world impact.
- Push boundaries and explore cutting-edge technologies.
- Push myself beyond my comfort zones.
Note: This project builds upon the foundation laid in PROJECT: ODYSSEY. The first three months focus on scaling existing MVPs into businesses. Future months are placeholder projects.
- Objective: Transform Tessro (synchronized video playback) and PuffNotes (AI-powered note-taking) from free MVPs into profitable SaaS products by implementing subscription tiers, payment processing, usage limits, and premium features.
- Skills Covered: Stripe Integration, Subscription Management, Feature Gating, Usage Analytics, Payment Plans, User Onboarding.
- Outcome: Two revenue-generating SaaS products with freemium models—Tessro targeting remote teams and movie nights, PuffNotes targeting students and professionals.
| Technology Used |    |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Subscription tiers, payment processing, usage limits, premium features, analytics dashboard, billing management. |
| Learning Outcome | Master monetizing existing products, implement subscription systems, and scale MVPs into sustainable businesses. |
- Objective: Complete and launch CanvAID as a monetized SaaS platform, adding payment plans, premium AI features, Canvas LMS integrations, and a freemium model targeting the 30M+ students using Canvas.
- Skills Covered: Canvas LMS API, Stripe Integration, Subscription Management, Feature Gating, AI API Optimization, User Analytics.
- Outcome: A profitable study companion SaaS with freemium model that helps students organize course materials, generate study guides, and create flashcards—solving a real pain point in the $11B+ EdTech market.
| Technology Used |  |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Canvas LMS integration, AI study guides, flashcard generation, assignment analysis, subscription tiers, usage analytics. |
| Learning Outcome | Master building educational SaaS products, understand the EdTech market, and monetize AI-powered study tools. |
- Objective: Transform Syncly from an MVP into a profitable SaaS platform by adding subscription plans, premium features (advanced AI search, unlimited storage aggregation, priority support), and monetizing the unified cloud file management solution.
- Skills Covered: FastAPI, React, Stripe Integration, Multi-Cloud APIs (Google Drive, Dropbox), AI Search Optimization, Subscription Management.
- Outcome: A revenue-generating SaaS targeting professionals and teams managing files across multiple cloud services, addressing the $89B+ cloud storage market's fragmentation problem.
| Technology Used |  |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Multi-cloud file management, AI-powered search, file splitting, Telegram bot integration, subscription tiers, storage analytics. |
| Learning Outcome | Master building cloud storage SaaS products, understand multi-cloud integration challenges, and monetize file management solutions. |
- Objective: Create a visual, no-code platform that connects different SaaS tools and APIs without writing code—solving the integration problem that costs businesses thousands in developer time.
- Skills Covered: Node.js, React, OAuth2, API Gateway, Workflow Engine, Webhook System, Zapier/Make.com competitor.
- Outcome: A profitable automation platform targeting the $13B+ integration platform market, with freemium model and enterprise tiers.
| Technology Used |  |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Visual workflow builder, 500+ API connectors, webhook handling, data transformation, error handling, monitoring. |
| Learning Outcome | Master API integration patterns, understand the automation platform market, and build scalable workflow engines. |
- Objective: Build a comprehensive content creation platform that generates articles, video scripts, social posts, and email campaigns using AI—targeting the $400B+ content marketing industry.
- Skills Covered: Next.js, AI APIs (GPT-4, Claude), Content Management, SEO Optimization, Multi-format Export.
- Outcome: A SaaS product that saves businesses 10+ hours/week on content creation, with $49-299/month pricing and high-value proposition.
| Technology Used |   |
|---|---|
| Key Features | AI article generation, video script writing, social media content, email campaigns, SEO optimization, brand voice training. |
| Learning Outcome | Understand the content creation market, master AI prompt engineering, and build multi-format content generation systems. |
- Objective: Create a job board that automatically parses resumes using AI, matches candidates to jobs based on skills and experience, and provides insights to both employers and job seekers.
- Skills Covered: Next.js, AI/ML (NLP, Resume Parsing), Matching Algorithms, Search Engine, Payment Processing.
- Outcome: A profitable two-sided marketplace in the $28B+ recruitment market, with revenue from job postings ($99-499) and premium candidate features.
| Technology Used | |
|---|---|
| Key Features | AI resume parsing, intelligent job matching, candidate ranking, employer dashboard, application tracking, salary insights. |
| Learning Outcome | Master two-sided marketplace models, understand NLP for document processing, and build scalable matching algorithms. |
- Objective: Build an email client that prioritizes privacy with end-to-end encryption, AI-powered email summarization, smart filtering, and no data tracking—targeting privacy-conscious users and businesses.
- Skills Covered: Electron/Web App, Email Protocols (IMAP/SMTP), Encryption, AI Summarization, React.
- Outcome: A subscription-based email client ($5-15/month) in the $4B+ email client market, with strong differentiation through privacy and AI features.
| Technology Used | |
|---|---|
| Key Features | End-to-end encryption, AI email summaries, smart filtering, zero tracking, cross-platform sync, custom domains. |
| Learning Outcome | Master email protocols, understand privacy-first product design, and build secure communication applications. |
- Objective: Develop a platform that automates software testing using AI to generate test cases, detect bugs, and provide code quality insights—solving the $50B+ software testing market.
- Skills Covered: Python, AI/ML, Test Automation, CI/CD Integration, Code Analysis, Reporting.
- Outcome: A SaaS product that saves development teams 20+ hours/week on testing, with $99-999/month pricing targeting development teams.
| Technology Used |   |
|---|---|
| Key Features | AI test case generation, automated bug detection, code quality analysis, CI/CD integration, test coverage reports, performance testing. |
| Learning Outcome | Master test automation, understand the software testing market, and build AI-powered developer tools. |
- Objective: Create a platform that turns complex business data into intuitive, interactive dashboards with real-time updates—targeting the $30B+ business intelligence market.
- Skills Covered: React, D3.js, WebSockets, Time-Series Databases, Data Processing, Dashboard Builder.
- Outcome: A SaaS product that helps businesses make data-driven decisions, with $79-499/month pricing and strong retention through daily usage.
| Technology Used | |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Drag-and-drop dashboard builder, real-time data streaming, custom visualizations, data connectors, sharing and collaboration, mobile access. |
| Learning Outcome | Master data visualization, understand the BI market, and build interactive dashboard platforms. |
- Objective: Build a no-code platform that helps small businesses automate workflows using AI agents—handling customer support, data entry, social media posting, and email management without technical expertise.
- Skills Covered: Next.js, TypeScript, LangChain, OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, Workflow Engine, Stripe Integration.
- Outcome: A SaaS platform that generates recurring revenue by solving the $200M+ AI automation consulting market, targeting small businesses who can't afford custom AI solutions.
| Technology Used | |
|---|---|
| Key Features | No-code workflow builder, AI agent marketplace, API integrations, subscription billing, analytics dashboard. |
| Learning Outcome | Master building AI-powered SaaS products, understand the $200M+ AI consulting market, and create scalable automation platforms. |
- Objective: Create a platform that matches individuals with therapists based on treatment approaches, specialties, insurance, and personal preferences—solving the $225B+ mental health market's accessibility problem.
- Skills Covered: Next.js, Matching Algorithms, Payment Processing, Video Integration, HIPAA Compliance, Search Engine.
- Outcome: A two-sided marketplace with revenue from therapist subscriptions ($99-299/month) and patient booking fees, addressing the critical mental health access gap.
| Technology Used | |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Intelligent therapist matching, insurance verification, video sessions, appointment scheduling, progress tracking, HIPAA compliance. |
| Learning Outcome | Master two-sided marketplace models, understand healthcare compliance, and build platforms that solve real social problems. |
- Objective: Build a marketplace platform for selling digital products (templates, courses, tools) to specific professional niches—targeting the $366B+ digital products market with focused verticals.
- Skills Covered: Next.js, E-commerce, Payment Processing, Content Delivery, Search Engine, Review System.
- Outcome: A profitable marketplace with 10-30% commission on sales, targeting niches like legal templates for therapists, fitness planners for remote workers, or developer toolkits.
| Technology Used | |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Product listings, secure payments, digital delivery, review system, creator dashboard, analytics, affiliate program. |
| Learning Outcome | Master marketplace models, understand digital product distribution, and build scalable e-commerce platforms with high margins. |
- Master advanced systems design and architecture.
- Ship production-grade applications that solve real problems.
- Build over three scalable businesses that generate passive income.
- Find my own style, create things uniquely mine.
| Month | Goal | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January | Scale Tessro & PuffNotes with Payment Plans | ⚪ Not Started |
| February | Build CanvAID as a Paid Platform | ⚪ Not Started |
| March | Build Syncly as a Paid Platform | ⚪ Not Started |
| April | API Integration Platform for Non-Technical Users | ⚪ Not Started |
| May | AI-Powered Content Creation Suite for Businesses | ⚪ Not Started |
| June | Developer Job Board with AI Resume Parser | ⚪ Not Started |
| July | Privacy-First Email Client with AI Features | ⚪ Not Started |
| August | Automated Software Testing Platform with AI | ⚪ Not Started |
| September | Real-Time Data Visualization Platform for Businesses | ⚪ Not Started |
| October | AI Agent Automation Platform for Small Businesses | ⚪ Not Started |
| November | Mental Health Specialist Matching Platform | ⚪ Not Started |
| December | Digital Product Marketplace for Niche Professionals | ⚪ Not Started |
I adore Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. There's this scene (the cover) where Miles is at the top of the Williamsburg Savings Bank, moving closer to the edge. He asks: "When do I know I'm Spider-Man?"
Peter's answer? "You won't. That's all it is, Miles... a leap of faith."
The screenplay (it's in the assets folder) describes what happens next: "Miles walks to the edge of the roof, the wind buffeting... and LEAPS! The camera is UPSIDE DOWN. Miles isn't falling through frame. He's RISING."
That's the thing, right? You don't know if you're ready. You won't know until you jump. And when you do, the camera flips. You're not falling. You're rising.