Founder Information
Name: JixAI
Social Links:
Are you looking for co-founders?: Yes - seeking Web3 developers for smart contract development, social media promoters for community growth, and animators/graphic designers for kid-friendly visual content.
Project Overview
Project Title: Vrbs Futurist Forge - Empowering Youth for the Web3 Future
What does your project do?: Building on my proven 'Nounish Melodies' approach, Vrbs Futurist Forge is a comprehensive educational ecosystem that equips children and teenagers (ages 8-18) with foundational literacy and creative skills for thriving in the AI and Web3 future. We provide interactive workshops in AI, Web3, and NFT creation, plus an evolved podcast series hosted by student voices, specifically targeting underserved communities to bridge the digital divide.
Project URL: https://www.youtube.com/@Nounishmelodies
Mission statement: To democratize Web3 and AI education for youth globally, creating a generation of ethical digital creators who uplift their communities and build a more equitable decentralized future.
Problem & Solution
What problem are you solving?: We're tackling three critical issues: inaccessible future skills education (high-quality AI/Web3 learning is expensive and out of reach), the need for safe ethical onboarding to crypto (parents are wary without structured guidance), and the lack of diverse talent in Web3 (early cultivation of diverse young talent is essential).
How do people currently solve this problem?: Currently, families either avoid Web3 education entirely due to cost and safety concerns, or rely on expensive private programs that aren't accessible to underserved communities. There's no comprehensive, ethical, community-focused solution that combines creativity with technical skills.
Revenue & Business Model
How will you make money?: Four revenue streams: 1) Workshop fees ($12-40 per 6-session series), 2) Educational partnerships with institutions ($20/hour for classes of 15+), 3) Curated student NFT collections with primary sales percentages and ongoing royalties, 4) Strategic partnerships and sponsorships with aligned Web3 projects.
What will you sell?: Hands-on educational workshops, institutional curriculum packages, curated student-created NFT collections, and premium podcast content.
Do you currently have revenue?: Yes - we have active revenue from institutional contracts with three educational institutions and have successfully completed paid workshop series, including a 10-session AI workshop that resulted in students creating a digital magazine.
Progress & Execution
How far along are you?: We have a proven foundation with 'Nounish Melodies' running successfully for 5 months on Flows, active institutional contracts, completed workshop series, and demonstrated student outcomes. We're ready to scale and integrate revnet technology.
Are people already using your product?: Yes - students actively participate in our workshops and podcast creation, we have institutional partnerships, and have delivered tangible results like the AI-created digital magazine project.
What's your timeline to launch/completion?: 6-month break-even plan: Months 1-2 focus on Vrbs branding and revnet integration, Months 3-4 on scaling with 4+ new institutional contracts and 3-5 workshop series, Months 5-6 on launching student NFT collections and achieving operational break-even.
How long have you been working on this?: I've been developing this educational approach for 5 months through Nounish Melodies, building on years of experience as a music educator and AI artist.
Technical Details
Implementation plan: My architectural background will design the system structure, leveraging Vrbs' tech team for core revnet integration. We'll hire a Web3 developer for specialized smart contract work, social media promoters for community growth, and animators/designers for engaging visual content.
What's a non-obvious detail about your project?: Vrbs Futurist Forge creates intergenerational knowledge transfer - kids become Web3 ambassadors in their own homes, indirectly onboarding entire families. This creates a ripple effect of empowerment, bridging the digital divide from the ground up through youth leadership.
Founder Background
Why are you uniquely qualified for this?: I'm the perfect fusion of architecture (systems thinking), music education (youth engagement), and Web3/AI artistry (technical creativity). I don't just teach tech - I design entire learning ecosystems. My architectural precision structures the platform, my teaching background engages kids, and my artist's perspective brings Web3/AI to life.
How did you come up with this idea?: As a music teacher, I saw creativity being stifled by traditional approaches. My architectural training gave me systems thinking, and my Web3 art practice showed me the power of digital ownership. The breakthrough was realizing I could merge these to empower kids with free mindsets for digital creation and economic participation.
Past achievement: I successfully coached a teenage orchestra group to 3rd place in the Amir Jahed Music Festival and consistently prepared student groups for major festivals. This demonstrates my ability to lead young talent toward ambitious goals, design structured curricula that achieve celebrated outcomes, and manage complex projects under tight deadlines.
Funding & Growth
How will you use the funding?: Platform & Revnet Integration (30%), Curriculum & Content Development (25%), Talent Acquisition (25%), Marketing & Outreach (15%), Operational Contingency (5%).
If you had 10x more funding, what would change?: We'd shift from linear to exponential growth with immediate global launch in 2-3 international regions, full multilingual content, complete core team hiring, advanced platform features, full scholarships for underserved students, VR/AR lab integration, and physical community "Labs."
Best-case outcome: Vrbs Futurist Forge becomes the global standard for ethical Web3 and AI education, creating millions of empowered young creators worldwide, establishing a "reverse digital divide" where youth uplift entire communities, and building a decentralized talent pipeline that fundamentally accelerates positive Web3 growth.
Additional Information
How did you hear about this accelerator?: Through my involvement in the Flows community via Rocketman on Farcaster. I was convinced by the focus on tokenized startups and revnet technology specifically aimed at onboarding people to crypto and uplifting communities - this isn't just a grant, it's a partnership to build a sustainable, community-owned venture.
Additional links or materials: All social links provided above, plus documentation of current workshop outcomes and student creations.
