Ownership Studio
for the AI-Native Economy
We build AI-native software and services — and share ownership with the people who help create, operate, and grow them.
Software-first. Trust-anchored. Community-owned.
For serious builders and partners
A New Model for
Building Companies
Catalyst is not a traditional venture studio or agency.
We build durable software businesses with a ownership-first model — where partners, operators, and builders earn real equity in what they help create.
With Catalyst, you can:
Build products with equity stakes
Lead industry verticals
Join the studio network
The Core
Pillars
Business OS
What We Build
AI-native software with lifetime license options — designed so customers own their tools instead of renting them forever.
Operate
How We Grow
AI infrastructure installed into businesses — not learned. We build the system, configure automation, and maintain it so you're never the bottleneck.
Ownership, Not Employment
Real Stake
Participants can own:
- • Studio-level equity (limited)
- • Vertical platforms
- • Integrated software & solutions
- • Micro-practices and revenue streams
Trust Layer
Governance & Security
Overseen by independent Trustees:
- • Data privacy commitments
- • Security oversight
- • Responsible AI principles
- • Continuity beyond any single founder
Built on Trust,
Not Promises
Catalyst operates with a formal Trust Layer that protects license holders, data, and long-term continuity.
Data Privacy
Commitments that protect your information
Security Oversight
Continuous monitoring and protection
Responsible AI
Principles that guide development
Continuity
Beyond any single founder
Who It's
For
Independent Experts & Operators
Professionals who want leverage through ownership
Builders Who Want Leverage
Not burn — sustainable growth through systems
Community Leaders
Platform stewards building for their people
Early Partners
Those who value long-term ownership over quick exits
Live
Verticals
Real products. Real customers. Real ownership.
Trades & Construction
Exploring
Simple systems for contractors and trades professionals to track jobs, crews, and cash flow.
Local Services
Exploring
Operations platform for independent service providers managing clients, schedules, and payments.
Real Estate
Late 2026
Operations platform for brokers, property managers, and real estate investors.
The
Builders
Domain experts building ownership stakes across verticals.
Mike
Platform & AI Systems
Rob
Brand & Growth
Ben
Responsible AI
Adam
Client Delivery & Success
Liz
Legal & Compliance
John
Trades & Construction
Eric
Software Architecture
Matt
Real Estate Law
Build Once.
Own Forever.
Catalyst exists to create systems that outlast individuals — and ownership models that reward those who contribute real value.