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31 KiB
Kickstarter filled form pack — We Own AI
Status: Paste-ready draft for the project editor + review submission. Matches the campaign guide v2.1 (kickstarter-campaign-guide.md).
Prepared: 23 Sep 2026 (WAT) · Owner-approved: 23 Sep 2026 (WAT) · Revised: 27 Sep 2026 (WAT), three-section reward structure confirmed
Sources: ks-campaign-blueprint.md (HEAD 83721c43) · AiBook.fun product locks · GUIDE-436 (WeOwnAi/s004_fedarch/_GUIDES_/GUIDE-436.md, AOP.biz bundle contents) · Kickstarter official field inventory in kickstarter-fields.md
Not done in this pack: live Kickstarter login, Stripe ID/bank/tax, uploading real media files, clicking Submit.
Owner lock (27 Sep 2026): campaign We Own AI — The New American Dream, Fri 2 Oct – Wed 4 Nov 2026, $5,000 all-or-nothing (goal funds the book and the AiBook.fun library). Rewards in three sections: (1) The book, (2) Build it yourself or with us (AOP.biz bundles), (3) In person (Burned Out Advisor Retreat). Growth bundle and Retreat close Tue 20 Oct 2026. The $988/mo AOP.biz service, the $200/mo WeOwn Cloud hosting, and the cohort attendance commitment are separate, optional agreements after the pledge; Kickstarter charges once. Academy held out of launch (announced in a campaign update once dates and prices exist). Retreat price and venue are OWNER-PENDING (do not invent).
How to read tags
- CONFIRMED — locked by the owner or in GUIDE-436 / product decisions
- RECOMMENDED — filled so the form is complete; owner can override before submit
- OWNER-PENDING — a fact only the owner can supply; left blank on purpose
- OWNER-ONLY — cannot be filled by an agent (secrets / legal / live account)
- ASSET NEEDED — text ready; file must be uploaded
A0. Editor tab map
Ordered Kickstarter UI: /start → Basics → Story → Rewards → People → Funding → Preferences → Payment → Send to review → approval → Promotion (URL + pre-launch) → Launch project (manual; does not auto-launch on Target Launch Date). Publishing projects have no Plan tab.
| Tab | What this pack fills | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Publishing → Nonfiction | CONFIRMED live subcategory; creator country = US entity |
| Basics | Title, subtitle, image, fixed end date, Late Pledges on, Target Launch Date 2 Oct 2026 | Video optional |
| Story | Full paste in §H, including Risks + Use of AI | Environmental Commitments optional (guide §2.6) |
| Rewards | Items + 8 tiers in 3 sections + 3 add-ons (§E–F) | KS handbook suggests ≤5 tiers for a first project; 8 is allowed. If review pushes back, drop Digital Supporter first. |
| People | Bio + collaborators (§D) | Add the AOP.biz bundles lead once named |
| Funding | Goal $5,000 USD | No Project Budget sheet for Publishing |
| Preferences | Shipping after the campaign via Pledge Manager (RECOMMENDED) | Or at pledge time once rates exist |
| Payment | OWNER-ONLY Stripe checklist (§I) | Blocks launch |
| Promotion | After approval: generate URL, pre-launch page, paste blurb | |
| Launch | Manual Launch project Fri 2 Oct, 6:00 AM ET (11:00 AM WAT) | Slip: Fri 9 Oct → Wed 11 Nov |
A. Submit defaults
| ID | Decision | Value used in this pack |
|---|---|---|
| D1 | Launch window | CONFIRMED: Fri 2 Oct 2026 → Wed 4 Nov 2026. RECOMMENDED: fixed end Wed 4 Nov, 8:00 PM ET (Thu 5 Nov, 2:00 AM WAT). Slip to Fri 9 Oct → Wed 11 Nov if not approved by the go/no-go call (Thu 1 Oct, 6:00 PM ET). |
| D2 | Funding stack | CONFIRMED: goal $5,000, all-or-nothing; it funds the book and the AiBook.fun library. Stretch goals $15,000 (bonus chapter), $35,000 (audiobook sample), $54,000 (live Q&A replay pack). |
| D3 | Reward structure | CONFIRMED 27 Sep 2026: three sections, 8 tiers (§F): The book (Tiers 1–4), Build it yourself or with us (Tiers 5–7), In person (Tier 8). |
| D4 | Public URL | CONFIRMED: https://aibook.fun (AiBook.fun brand). |
| D5 | $47 tier | CONFIRMED: Digital Access Subscription = eBook + 12 months of AiBook.fun ($47/yr, updated continuously; not a yearly reprint). Access starts ~14 days after success; no auto-renew; renew at aibook.fun. |
| D6 | Retreat | CONFIRMED: Burned Out Advisor Retreat 4–6 Nov 2026, cap 369 (~80% accounting advisors, ~20% CKA®/CEPA® financial advisors). Closes Tue 20 Oct 2026. Includes seat + signed paperback + eBook + 12 months AiBook.fun. Travel/lodging not included. Price: OWNER-PENDING. Venue: OWNER-PENDING (see K). |
| D7 | AOP.biz bundles | CONFIRMED: $1,000 DIY (on WeOwn Cloud, no support), $2,000 Launch, $5,000 Growth (includes a Retreat seat; closes Tue 20 Oct 2026). Contents per GUIDE-436. Launch + Growth include 3 months AOP.biz service (Jan–Mar 2027) + Dec 2026 AOPbizFastTrack cohort. |
| D8 | Separate agreements | CONFIRMED: $988/mo AOP.biz service (from Apr 2027, Launch/Growth), $200/mo WeOwn Cloud hosting (DIY), and cohort attendance (≥50% weekly) are separate, optional agreements after the pledge; none is charged by Kickstarter. |
| D9 | Academy | CONFIRMED: held out of launch. Announce in a campaign update once dates and prices exist. Draft copy kept in the guide, Appendix E. |
| D10 | Season tag | RECOMMENDED: #WeOwnAI #BuildInPublic on the KS page; keep #WeOwnSeason005 internal until the owner locks it. |
| D15 / D20 | Delivery | RECOMMENDED: eBook January 2027; signed paperback February 2027; AiBook.fun access within ~14 days of success. |
| D17 | Collector's Bundle | CONFIRMED: a paperback add-on (signed bookplate + printable chapter-notes PDF), not a tier. |
| — | Category | CONFIRMED: Publishing → Nonfiction |
| — | Currency / country | RECOMMENDED assumption: USD, entity in the United States (BurnedOut Media / WeOwnNet). OWNER-ONLY to confirm the legal entity. |
B. Start a project
| Field | Fill |
|---|---|
| Primary category | Publishing |
| Primary subcategory | Nonfiction (CONFIRMED live on /start, 23 Sep 2026) |
| Additional category | Leave blank |
C. Basics tab
| Field | Fill | Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Project title | We Own AI — The New American Dream (34 chars / 60 max) |
CONFIRMED |
| Creator name | WeOwnNet or BurnedOut Media / WeOwnNet (no emoji) |
OWNER-ONLY choice |
| Subtitle | A field book for advisors and professionals: tested AI workflows, clear guardrails, and a companion library that stays current. (127 / 135) |
RECOMMENDED |
| Subtitle (short alternative) | A multi-author field book for advisors, with tested AI workflows and a companion library at AiBook.fun. (103) |
RECOMMENDED |
| Project image | 1920 × 1080; book mockup beside a laptop showing an AiBook.fun chapter page; banner ≤6 words, e.g. "The book and the AiBook.fun library"; use the landing-page cover already rendered in story-images/src/assets-gen/ |
ASSET NEEDED |
| Project video | Omit for review if not ready; 2–3 min, @THY on camera / @LFG edit | ASSET NEEDED / optional |
| Location | North Denver, Denver, CO (already set) | CONFIRMED in draft |
| Funding goal | $5,000 USD | CONFIRMED |
| End date | Fixed Wed 4 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM ET | RECOMMENDED (D1) |
| Target Launch Date | Fri 2 Oct 2026 (does not auto-launch) | CONFIRMED |
| Late Pledges | On (turn on before launch); per-tier settings in §F | RECOMMENDED |
| Project URL slug | we-own-ai-the-new-american-dream |
RECOMMENDED |
D. People / profile
| Field | Fill | Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Creator / funds recipient | Legal entity or authorized owner of BurnedOut Media / WeOwnNet (exact legal name) | OWNER-ONLY |
| Profile bio | See §D1 | RECOMMENDED |
| Website | https://aibook.fun | CONFIRMED |
| Social | LinkedIn company page and other active accounts | OWNER-ONLY links |
| Collaborators | @LFG and @THY (edit + community), @GTM (fulfillment + Pledge Manager), @CEO (analytics), Osinachi Patrick (edit + analytics), AOP.biz bundles lead (fulfillment for bundles; name OWNER-PENDING) | OWNER lock |
D1. Creator bio (paste)
BurnedOut Media / WeOwnNet publishes practical books and programs for advisors and professionals working with AI. We are building We Own AI — The New American Dream and the AiBook.fun library in public, with a team of founding authors. Website: aibook.fun
E. Rewards — Items (create these first; 3:2 image, 1200 × 800)
| Item name | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| eBook (PDF + Kindle) | Full digital edition of We Own AI — The New American Dream | Cover on a tablet |
| Signed paperback | Signed first-edition paperback | Cover + book photo |
| 12 months of AiBook.fun access | 12 months of the AiBook.fun library at aibook.fun, updated as tools and models change | Laptop with a chapter page |
| Signed bookplate | Printed signed bookplate (signers OWNER-PENDING) | Photo |
| Chapter-notes PDF | Printable chapter notes | Simple card |
| AOP.biz DIY pack on WeOwn Cloud | Starter agent fleet, docs/how-to, agentic assistant on your own knowledge base, dedicated self-hosted instance on WeOwn Cloud | Bundle comparison, DIY column |
| AOP.biz Launch bundle | Per GUIDE-436 Launch tier | Bundle comparison, Launch column |
| AOP.biz Growth bundle | Per GUIDE-436 Growth tier, incl. Retreat seat | Bundle comparison, Growth column |
| Burned Out Advisor Retreat seat | One seat, 4–6 Nov 2026 | Venue photo (OWNER-PENDING) |
F. Rewards — Tiers (public)
Three sections: The book (Tiers 1–4) · Build it yourself or with us (Tiers 5–7) · In person (Tier 8). Plus add-ons. The book tiers are never labeled "Cloud"; WeOwn Cloud is only the infrastructure in the $1,000 DIY bundle.
Delivery rule: a tier's estimated delivery is the month its last item arrives. Shipping rule: digital and service tiers = No shipping; physical items collected in the Pledge Manager after the campaign (RECOMMENDED).
Section 1 — The book
Tier 1 — Early Bird eBook
| Field | Fill |
|---|---|
| Title | Early Bird eBook |
| Amount | $19 (CONFIRMED) |
| Limit | 200 (CONFIRMED) |
| Items | eBook (PDF + Kindle) |
| Available | From launch until sold out |
| Estimated delivery | January 2027 |
| Shipping | No shipping |
| Description | The full eBook of We Own AI — The New American Dream in PDF and Kindle formats, at our lowest price. Limited to the first 200 backers. |
| Late Pledge | Off |
Tier 2 — Digital Supporter
| Field | Fill |
|---|---|
| Title | Digital Supporter |
| Amount | $25 (CONFIRMED) |
| Limit | Unlimited |
| Items | eBook (PDF + Kindle) |
| Estimated delivery | January 2027 |
| Shipping | No shipping |
| Description | The full eBook in PDF and Kindle formats, plus backer-only updates as we finish the book. |
| Late Pledge | $28 |
Tier 3 — Digital Access Subscription (featured)
| Field | Fill |
|---|---|
| Title | Digital Access Subscription |
| Amount | $47 (CONFIRMED; matches AiBook.fun $47/yr) |
| Limit | Unlimited |
| Items | eBook + 12 months of AiBook.fun access |
| Estimated delivery | January 2027 (library access ~14 days after success, November 2026) |
| Shipping | No shipping |
| Featured | Yes |
| Description | The eBook plus 12 months of access to the AiBook.fun library. The library holds the book's workflows and new ones as we publish them, and we update it as tools and models change, often weekly or monthly. Your access starts within about 14 days of a successful campaign. After 12 months you can renew at aibook.fun. Your pledge does not renew by itself. |
| Late Pledge | $52 |
Tier 4 — Signed Paperback
| Field | Fill |
|---|---|
| Title | Signed Paperback |
| Amount | $55 (PLACEHOLDER — replace once print, signing, packing, shipping, and fees are costed) |
| Limit | Unlimited (or a print-run cap once known) |
| Items | Signed paperback + eBook |
| Estimated delivery | February 2027 |
| Shipping | Physical; collected in the Pledge Manager (RECOMMENDED) |
| Description | A signed first-edition paperback plus the eBook. The eBook arrives first, and paperbacks ship after printing. Shipping is charged separately after the campaign. |
| Late Pledge | On once shipping is settled (~10% above the final price) |
Section 2 — Build it yourself or with us (AOP.biz bundles, per GUIDE-436)
Messaging rule (GUIDE-436): the $2,000 Launch copy never implies the Retreat; the $5,000 Growth copy always states it. No marketing credits or developer hours (unconfirmed). No income or earnings claims.
Tier 5 — AOP.biz DIY on WeOwn Cloud
| Field | Fill |
|---|---|
| Title | AOP.biz DIY on WeOwn Cloud |
| Amount | $1,000 (CONFIRMED) |
| Limit | OWNER-PENDING (if any) |
| Items | AOP.biz DIY pack on WeOwn Cloud |
| Includes | The same pack as Launch: starter agent fleet, docs/how-to, agentic assistant answering from your own knowledge base, dedicated self-hosted instance where you own the data, running on WeOwn Cloud (infrastructure provisioned and managed by agents built by WeOwnDev) |
| Not included | Implementation support or support of any kind; Q1 2027 AOP.biz service; December cohort; the $988/mo option; Retreat seat |
| Estimated delivery | OWNER-PENDING (month the DIY instance is provisioned) |
| Shipping | No shipping |
| Description | The AOP.biz starter pack to run yourself: a starter agent fleet, docs and how-to guides, an agentic assistant that answers from your own knowledge base, and a dedicated self-hosted instance where you own the data. It runs on WeOwn Cloud, infrastructure provisioned and managed by agents built by WeOwnDev. This reward includes no implementation support and no support of any kind. It does not include AOP.biz service, the December cohort, or a Retreat seat. WeOwn Cloud hosting continues at $200 a month under a separate, optional agreement made after the campaign. It is not part of your pledge, and Kickstarter does not charge it. |
| After the pledge | $200/mo WeOwn Cloud hosting, separate optional agreement. Start date not confirmed (OWNER-PENDING; description gives no date). |
| Late Pledge | OWNER-PENDING |
Tier 6 — AOP.biz Launch bundle
| Field | Fill |
|---|---|
| Title | AOP.biz Launch bundle |
| Amount | $2,000 (CONFIRMED) |
| Limit | OWNER-PENDING (if any, e.g. cohort capacity) |
| Items | AOP.biz Launch bundle |
| Includes | Onboarding · starter agent fleet · first implementation cycle · docs/how-to · agentic brain + assistant (answers from your own knowledge base) · self-hosted open core (you own the data) · dedicated instance · 3 months AOP.biz service (Jan–Mar 2027) · Dec 2026 AOPbizFastTrack cohort seat |
| Not included | Retreat seat |
| Estimated delivery | March 2027 (cohort from Dec 2026; service Jan–Mar 2027) |
| Shipping | No shipping |
| Description | The AOP.biz Launch bundle: onboarding, a starter agent fleet, a first implementation cycle, docs and how-to guides, an agentic brain and assistant that answers from your own knowledge base, the self-hosted open core where you own the data, and a dedicated instance. It includes three months of AOP.biz service (January to March 2027) and a seat in the December 2026 AOPbizFastTrack cohort. The cohort asks you to attend at least 50% of weekly sessions, which you agree to when you register after the campaign. This bundle does not include a Retreat seat. From April 2027 you can continue AOP.biz service at $988 a month under a separate, optional agreement. It is not part of your pledge, and Kickstarter does not charge it. |
| After the pledge | Cohort attendance (≥50% weekly) and optional $988/mo from Apr 2027, both separate agreements |
| Late Pledge | Off (RECOMMENDED; fixed cohort list) |
Tier 7 — AOP.biz Growth bundle with a Retreat seat
| Field | Fill |
|---|---|
| Title | AOP.biz Growth bundle with a Retreat seat |
| Amount | $5,000 (CONFIRMED) |
| Limit | OWNER-PENDING; if Growth seats count toward the Retreat's 369, split 369 with Tier 8 |
| Available | From launch until Tue 20 Oct 2026 (CONFIRMED) |
| Items | AOP.biz Growth bundle + Burned Out Advisor Retreat seat |
| Includes | Everything in Launch + deeper integration · more agents/swarm · ongoing support cadence · SharedBrain layer · workflow/automation layer (drafts proposals, intake, status emails) · Burned Out Advisor Retreat seat (4–6 Nov 2026) · 3 months AOP.biz service (Jan–Mar 2027) · Dec 2026 AOPbizFastTrack cohort seat |
| Estimated delivery | March 2027 (Retreat Nov 2026; cohort from Dec 2026; service Jan–Mar 2027) |
| Shipping | No shipping |
| Description | The AOP.biz Growth bundle, with a seat at the Burned Out Advisor Retreat, 4 to 6 November 2026. It includes everything in the Launch bundle, plus deeper integration, more agents working together, an ongoing support cadence, the SharedBrain layer, and a workflow and automation layer for tasks such as drafting proposals, intake, and status emails. It also includes three months of AOP.biz service (January to March 2027) and a seat in the December 2026 AOPbizFastTrack cohort, which asks you to attend at least 50% of weekly sessions; you agree to this when you register after the campaign. Available until Tuesday 20 October 2026. We will message you within 48 hours of your pledge with a Retreat registration link. Travel and lodging for the Retreat are not included. From April 2027 you can continue AOP.biz service at $988 a month under a separate, optional agreement. It is not part of your pledge, and Kickstarter does not charge it. |
| Late Pledge | Off (closes 20 Oct) |
Section 3 — In person
Tier 8 — Burned Out Advisor Retreat
| Field | Fill |
|---|---|
| Title | Burned Out Advisor Retreat (4–6 Nov 2026) |
| Amount | OWNER-PENDING — leave blank; do not invent |
| Limit | 369 (CONFIRMED cap), or Tier 8's share if Growth seats count toward 369 |
| Available | From launch until Tue 20 Oct 2026 (CONFIRMED) |
| Dates | 4–6 November 2026 (CONFIRMED) |
| Venue | OWNER-PENDING. GUIDE-436 says TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL; this pack retired the "St. Pete" label. Leave off the page until confirmed. |
| Audience | ~80% accounting advisors (Exit to Client), ~20% financial advisors with CKA®/CEPA® focus (targeting note, not a form field) |
| Items | Retreat seat + Signed paperback + eBook + 12 months of AiBook.fun access |
| Estimated delivery | February 2027 (paperback); Retreat attendance November 2026 |
| Shipping | Physical (paperback), collected in the Pledge Manager |
| Description | One seat at the Burned Out Advisor Retreat, 4 to 6 November 2026, at [venue — OWNER-PENDING]. Three days for accounting advisors exploring Exit to Client and financial advisors focused on CKA® (Certified Kingdom Advisor) and CEPA® (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) work. Includes [sessions, meals, materials — OWNER-PENDING], a signed paperback, the eBook, and 12 months of AiBook.fun access. Travel and lodging are not included. Available until Tuesday 20 October 2026. We will message you within 48 hours of your pledge with a registration link. See the Retreat section of the story for date-change, transfer, and refund terms. |
| Late Pledge | Off (closes 20 Oct) |
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Attach to | Delivery | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signed paperback | OWNER-PENDING | Tiers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 | February 2027 | Add a signed first-edition paperback to any reward that does not already include one. |
| Collector's Bundle | OWNER-PENDING (the old $85 bundle included the paperback; the ~$30 gap to $55 is only a starting point) · limit RECOMMENDED 100 | Tier 4, Tier 8, and the paperback add-on | February 2027 | A signed bookplate and a printable chapter-notes PDF, added to your signed paperback. |
| Gift a year of AiBook.fun (optional) | $47 | Tiers 1–8 | November 2026 | Give 12 months of AiBook.fun access to a colleague. You will send us their email address in the survey after the campaign. |
Separate agreements after the pledge (not rewards; not charged by Kickstarter)
| Agreement | Who it applies to | Terms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WeOwn Cloud hosting | DIY ($1,000) backers | $200/month to keep the DIY instance running on WeOwn Cloud | CONFIRMED price; start date OWNER-PENDING |
| AOP.biz service | Launch and Growth backers | $988/month from April 2027, after the three included months | CONFIRMED; optional |
| AOPbizFastTrack cohort commitment | Launch and Growth backers | Attend ≥50% of weekly sessions in the Dec 2026 cohort; agreed at cohort registration | CONFIRMED; consequence of missing it OWNER-PENDING |
Not in the launch rewards
- Academy (AiCoach + AOP.biz BootCamp at Azur Resorts, Orlando FL; #NoDe, North Denver CO; Villa Park, Chicagoland IL): held out of launch; to be announced in a campaign update once dates and prices exist. Draft tier, story section, FAQ, and risk text are in the guide, Appendix E.
- Marketing credits / developer hours: older Notion notes only; unconfirmed; not offered.
G. Stretch goals (story section — no separate KS field)
- $15,000 — Bonus chapter (PDF for every backer whose reward includes the eBook)
- $35,000 — Audiobook sample (one chapter as audio, for every backer)
- $54,000 — Live Q&A replay pack (recording of a live Q&A with the authors, for every backer)
H. Story tab — paste order
The final paste text for every section is in the campaign guide, §2.3 (sixteen sections, each with a header image from story-images/). Section list and the key facts each must carry:
| # | Section heading | Key content | Story images |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 👋 Welcome | Field book for advisors; three ways to back; the $5,000 goal funds the book and the AiBook.fun library; all-or-nothing | 01, 01b |
| 2 | ❤️ Why this book | Four problems, plain sentences | 02, 02b |
| 3 | 🎯 Who it's for | Accounting advisors (Exit to Client); financial advisors (CKA®/CEPA®); others who advise clients | 03, 03b |
| 4 | 📖 What's inside | Eight-part workflow recipe; chapters | 04, 04b, 04c |
| 5 | 🧪 Try one workflow | Free sample at aibook.fun | 05, 05b, 05c |
| 6 | 🧭 Three ways to back | The book · Build it yourself or with us · In person; 20 Oct cutoff; separate agreements | 06, 06b (or 06c) |
| 7 | 📚 The book and AiBook.fun | Library $47/yr, updated continuously; renew at aibook.fun | 07, 07b |
| 8 | 🛠️ Build it yourself or with us | $1,000 DIY / $2,000 Launch / $5,000 Growth; what the pledge covers; separate agreements | 08, 08b |
| 9 | 🏕️ In person: the Retreat | 4–6 Nov 2026; 369 seats; closes 20 Oct; travel/lodging not included; venue + price pending | 09, 09b |
| 10 | 🎁 Stretch goals | $15k / $35k / $54k | 10, 10b–10e |
| 11 | ⏳ Timeline | 2 Oct open · 20 Oct Retreat + Growth close · 4 Nov end + Retreat 4–6 Nov · mid-Nov access + survey · Dec cohort · Jan eBook · Jan–Mar service · Feb paperbacks | 11, 11b |
| 12 | 📦 Shipping and delivery | Digital by email; paperbacks Feb 2027 via Pledge Manager | 12, 12b |
| 13 | 👀 Early readers | Only quotes approved in writing | 13, 13b |
| 14 | ✍️ The authors and team | Real names; includes the AOP.biz bundles lead | 14, 14b, 14c |
| 15 | 🙏 Special thanks | 15 | |
| 16 | 📣 How to help | Back, share with two advisors, follow aibook.fun | 16 |
H1. Welcome (paste)
We Own AI — The New American Dream is a field book for advisors who want to use AI in their practice in ways they control. It is written by [number — OWNER-PENDING] authors who use these methods in their own work, and published by BurnedOut Media / WeOwnNet.
Each chapter explains an approach to a kind of professional work and then walks through workflows you can run yourself, with the safeguards set out before the steps. The same workflows are online at AiBook.fun, where we keep them up to date as the tools change.
This campaign funds the first edition. You can back it in three ways, described below: the book, from the $19 eBook to a year of the AiBook.fun library at $47; an AOP.biz bundle to build your own AI setup yourself or with our team, from $1,000; or a seat at the Burned Out Advisor Retreat, 4 to 6 November 2026.
Our goal is $5,000, and it funds the book and the AiBook.fun library. Kickstarter is all-or-nothing: if we reach the goal by [end date and time], backers are charged and we deliver the rewards. If we do not reach it, nobody is charged.
H2. The book and AiBook.fun (paste; replaces the old "The book" block)
The book rewards are for people who want to learn Responsible Agentic AI from the book on their own schedule. They start with the eBook, and the $47 reward adds a year of the AiBook.fun library.
What AiBook.fun is. AiBook.fun is the online home of the book's workflows. You read a chapter, then run a workflow's Try-it exercise with sample data. Each workflow shows its version and the date it was last updated.
How it stays current. We update workflows as tools and models change, often weekly or monthly. Access costs $47 a year. Your Kickstarter pledge covers the first 12 months, starting within about 14 days of a successful campaign. After that you can choose to renew at aibook.fun.
H3. Rewards summary (for the story graphic 06b; the story editor has no tables)
The book
- $19 — Early Bird eBook (first 200 backers)
- $25 — eBook and backer-only updates
- $47 — eBook and 12 months of the AiBook.fun library (featured)
- $55 — signed paperback and eBook (placeholder price)
- Add-ons: signed paperback; Collector's Bundle (bookplate + chapter-notes PDF) for a paperback; gift year of AiBook.fun
Build it yourself or with us
- $1,000 — DIY: starter pack on WeOwn Cloud, run it yourself, no support of any kind
- $2,000 — Launch: onboarding, starter agent fleet, first implementation cycle, 3 months AOP.biz service, Dec 2026 cohort (no Retreat seat)
- $5,000 — Growth: everything in Launch + deeper integration, more agents, ongoing support, SharedBrain, workflow/automation layer, and a Retreat seat; closes Tue 20 Oct 2026
- After the pledge (separate, optional): $988/mo service from Apr 2027; $200/mo WeOwn Cloud hosting; cohort attendance ≥50%
In person
- Burned Out Advisor Retreat, 4–6 Nov 2026 · 369 seats · closes Tue 20 Oct 2026 · price OWNER-PENDING · seat + signed paperback + eBook + 12 months AiBook.fun
H4. Risks and challenges (paste)
Use the guide's §2.4 text. It covers: printing and shipping costs; writing with several authors; the Retreat taking place as the campaign ends (Retreat reward and Growth bundle close Tue 20 Oct 2026); AOP.biz bundles delivered over several months (separate agreements are not charged through Kickstarter); the online library; fast-changing AI tools; team time; refunds (OWNER-PENDING).
H5. Use of AI (paste)
Use the guide's §2.5 text (writing support, workflow examples, AOP.biz bundles, campaign images). The story images were built as HTML/CSS and rendered with headless Chrome; no AI image tools were used.
H6. FAQ (paste after launch)
Use the guide's §2.10 (twenty-two entries). It includes: what the three bundles contain; that the $2,000 Launch bundle has no Retreat seat; why the Growth bundle and the Retreat close on 20 October; whether anything is charged after the pledge (no, not through Kickstarter; the $200/mo hosting and $988/mo service are separate, optional agreements); what the cohort asks (≥50% weekly attendance, agreed at registration).
H7. How to help
- Back the project at the level that suits you.
- Share it with two advisors who would use it.
- Follow our progress at aibook.fun between now and delivery.
I. Payment / Stripe (OWNER-ONLY checklist)
- Raise funds as a business or individual (hard to change later)
- US legal entity name, address, and EIN exactly as on tax documents
- Representative (owner/executive) with government ID
- Every beneficial owner with 25% or more
- Website https://aibook.fun or short product description
- US checking account in the same legal name
- Backup Visa / Mastercard / Amex (not Discover)
- Stripe status = verified (allow multi-day lag). Nigeria is not a creator country.
J. Submit-for-review checklist
- Basics complete (title, subtitle, creator name, image, goal, fixed end date, location, category)
- Story complete (16 sections) including Risks + Use of AI
- Rewards: Tiers 1–3 priced; paperback (Tier 4, and Tier 8's paperback) costed or left out until costed
- Tiers 7 and 8 set to close Tue 20 Oct 2026; limits so Retreat seats cannot exceed 369
- Tier 8 has a real price (OWNER-PENDING) or is left out until it has one
- Bundle descriptions state the separate agreements; no recurring charge inside any reward
- Name the AOP.biz bundles lead on the page and in People
- No Academy tier at launch
- Every field checked against the public copy scrub list in the guide, Appendix C (plain factual sentences; no slogans; "Cloud" never on book tiers; no income claims)
- Payment verification started / completed
- Preferences: shipping via Pledge Manager (or rates at pledge)
- Funding tab shows $5,000
- Go/no-go Thu 1 Oct, 6:00 PM ET (11:00 PM WAT); if not approved, slip to 9 Oct → 11 Nov and decide the Retreat/Growth plan
- Launch day: manually click Launch project at 6:00 AM ET (11:00 AM WAT)
K. Still OWNER-PENDING / OWNER-ONLY
- Kickstarter login + entity country confirmation (Nigeria is not a creator country).
- Stripe identity, tax, bank, card.
- Retreat price (do not invent) and Retreat venue (conflict: GUIDE-436 TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach vs retired "St. Pete" label).
- Whether Growth-bundle Retreat seats count toward the 369, and each tier's limit.
- $200/mo WeOwn Cloud hosting start date; what happens to a DIY instance if the backer does not sign up; DIY provisioning month.
- Who delivers the AOP.biz bundles (named person/collaborator).
- Bundle quantity limits; consequence of missing 50% cohort attendance; bundle refund terms.
- Final paperback price, add-on prices, Collector's Bundle signers and limit, shipping countries.
- Retreat inclusions, agenda, transfer/refund terms, CE credit; rule if the campaign does not fund.
- Final author roster, headshots, cover confirmation, sample workflow URL, contact email.
- Academy price, dates, seats, and delivery (for the later update).
L. Next actions for Product Lead / owner
- Owner supplies the OWNER-PENDING items in K, starting with the Retreat price and venue, the bundle lead, and the DIY hosting start date.
- Paste this pack and the guide's text into the Kickstarter draft on the verified account; create the 9 items, 8 tiers, and 3 add-ons.
- Upload the story images from
story-images/(see its README for order and alt text). - Submit for review by Mon 28 Sep at the latest; start or confirm Stripe verification now.