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44OS — an operating system for independent creators

A creator platform built from scratch for publishing, discovery, community, commerce, licensing, libraries, radio, merch, books, sample packs, music, and games.

RoleFounder, product lead, designer and builder
PeriodIndependent platform
Scope / anchorNext.js + Supabasesupplied platform stack
Executive summary

The visible outcome and the work behind it.

This engagement required a clear path from the current operating reality to a more dependable future state. As founder, product lead, designer and builder, I worked across stakeholders, requirements, dependencies, delivery decisions, and the handoff needed for the result to operate after launch.

Context

A creator platform built from scratch for publishing, discovery, community, commerce, licensing, libraries, radio, merch, books, sample packs, music, and games. The work sits inside a broader operating environment where people, process, systems, and information need to support the same outcome.

What the work included
  • Creator publishing
  • Community
  • Libraries
  • Commerce and licensing
  • Desktop applications
  • MASK game distribution
How I approach the work

Frame the change. Shape the path. Build visibly. Learn and improve. The important decisions stay visible, the critical paths are tested, and ownership is documented for the people who operate the system next.

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