Proof of Concept Builds
What We've Built
Every Hub is a working AI system built for a real organization, documented in full, and available as a free template. No paywalls, no signups.
Real Organizations
Every Hub in this library was built for an actual small business, church, nonprofit, or community org. The problem was real. The solution is live.
Local AI Only
Every Hub runs entirely on the organization's own hardware using open-source AI models. No OpenAI, no Anthropic, no cloud AI subscription required to operate.
Free to Replicate
Every build ships with the full template, model configuration, and setup guide. Download and build it yourself for your organization at no cost.
All Builds
The Library
Each Hub links to the episode that covers the full build and includes the free download template.
Internal Business Hub
AI assistant connected to Gmail and Google Calendar, internal task management, and a visual deal board — running on local hardware with Mistral via Ollama. No cloud AI required.
Customer-Facing Client Portal
A self-service intake portal where clients submit requests, receive AI-drafted responses, and track project status. No SaaS subscription, no cloud dependency.
Ministry Operations Hub
Member directory, volunteer scheduling, event coordination, and weekly communication tools — all in one Hub running on a repurposed laptop in the church office.
Nonprofit Operations Hub
Intake forms, donor tracking, program coordination, and AI-assisted grant writing assistance — built for an organization with a real budget constraint and real operational needs.
AI-Powered Deal Board
A visual pipeline tracker with AI-assisted follow-up drafts, deal stage automation, and activity logging — built for a small service business replacing a $200/month CRM.
Community Association Hub
Resident communication, event announcements, maintenance request tracking, and board document management — for the association that runs on volunteer time.
Using the Templates
How to Replicate Any Build
Every template is designed to be set up without a developer. If you can follow a setup guide, you can run any Hub in this library.
Download the Template
Every build page links to the full template package — the application files, the model configuration, and the setup guide. Free. No email required.
Install Ollama on Your Machine
Ollama is the free, open-source tool that runs AI models locally. Install it on a Windows or Mac machine — it takes about 5 minutes. The setup guide covers this step by step.
Pull the Model
Each template specifies which AI model it was built with. One command pulls it from the Ollama library. The setup guide includes the exact command — copy and paste.
Run the Hub
Start the Hub with Node.js (also free). Connect your Gmail or Calendar if the Hub uses them. The full walkthrough is in the episode — pause and follow along.
New Build Every Week
Follow the Show for Every New Build.
Subscribe on YouTube or your podcast app and get notified every time a new Hub drops — with the template on the same day.