The Systems Prospector: Finding Latent Value in Latent Problems

Most software startups focus on saturated consumer markets or AI wrapper trends. But valuable problems often sit in plain sight: a local community needing structured session ratings, a workplace requiring chemical safety compliance, or a simulation engine.

The role of a systems prospector is to notice these gaps, apply rigorous software craft, and build independent tools that stand up over time.

Projects may evolve or integrate, but the commitment to independent building and open knowledge remains.

“Something has value that others walk past. Find it, understand it, build a system from it, and write down what you learned.”