Founder Information
Name: GEM
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Are you looking for co-founders?: No, planning to run solo initially
Project Overview
Project Title: Vrbs Products - Handmade Vrbs Merchandise
What does your project do?: I create handmade Vrbs-branded products including polymer clay mugs and crochet items. Through my art, I've already onboarded people to crypto - they see my Vrbs creations, become curious, join Farcaster, and one person is now building in Vrbs themselves.
Problem & Solution
What problem are you solving?: People want tangible ways to show their connection to Vrbs and crypto culture, but there aren't many high-quality handmade options available.
How do people currently solve this problem?: Most crypto merchandise is mass-produced or digital. My handcrafted approach offers unique, personal items that spark conversations about Vrbs.
Revenue & Business Model
How will you make money?: Direct sales of handmade products
What will you sell?: Polymer clay Vrbs mugs ($30 each) and Vrbs crochet items ($20 each), with plans to expand the crochet product line
Do you currently have revenue?: Yes, from individual sales of mugs and crochet pieces
Progress & Execution
How far along are you?: Already producing and selling products, with proven demand
Are people already using your product?: Yes, I'm currently selling mugs and crochet items to the Vrbs community
What's your timeline to launch/completion?: Goal to maintain 10+ mugs per month production and expand crochet offerings over 6 months
How long have you been working on this?: I've been creating Vrbs art and products as part of my broader artistic work in the community
Technical Details
What tech stack are you using?: Traditional handcrafting techniques - polymer clay work and crochet
Implementation plan: Continue solo production initially, with plans to train others in handcrafting techniques if scaling becomes necessary
What's a non-obvious detail about your project?: Each piece takes several days to complete, making them truly unique artisanal items that can't be mass-produced
Founder Background
Why are you uniquely qualified for this?: I'm one of the top contributors in the Flows program with all my work documented, proving I can deliver. I've been working with Vrbs on community impact projects including helping those in need and cleaning up public spaces. I've already successfully onboarded people to crypto through my art.
How did you come up with this idea?: I discovered crypto through play-to-earn games and was drawn to how people can earn online doing what they love. This led me to create Vrbs products that combine my artistic skills with community building.
Past achievement: Through Vrbs, I've donated 100 sacks of kibble to animal shelters and have a proven track record of community impact work and consistent artistic output.
Funding & Growth
How will you use the funding?: Materials for increased production, better tools, and potentially training others in handcrafting techniques
If you had 10x more funding, what would change?: I would train people in the handcrafting techniques since this work takes lots of time and skill, creating jobs while scaling production
Best-case outcome: Building a network of trained artisans creating Vrbs products, significantly expanding the reach of handmade Vrbs merchandise while onboarding more people to crypto through tangible art
Additional Information
How did you hear about this accelerator?: Through my involvement in the Vrbs and Flows communities
Additional links or materials: My work is documented through my contributions to Flows and community impact projects
