Quarterly where applicable
Payments are described as quarterly where the final royalty agreement includes them and the venture has eligible revenue.
The Arrangement
You stay in your job. We build the venture.
A plain-English explanation of Maitro's four-act model: you contribute domain insight and public credibility; Maitro funds, builds, owns, operates, and amplifies. Detailed economics are released only after senior-leader verification and the appropriate NDA path.
- Talpro-backed
- Four ideators per cohort
- Twelve-week Build Lab
- Capped royalty
- Mutual NDA available
- Conflict scan
Maitro is intentionally asymmetric: the ideator does not become a full-time operator or fund the build, and Maitro does not promise guaranteed revenue, conflict clearance, media coverage, or venture success.
Four acts
The deal shape before the numbers
The public page should explain the architecture, not leak hidden economics or imply legal certainty.
- Do not disclose employer confidential IP before the NDA and conflict review.
Act I: You contribute
A domain problem, your name as named ideator, senior credibility, reference context, and limited time for discovery and review.
- Ownership, IP assignment, and operating responsibilities are defined in signed agreements.
Act II: Maitro builds
Maitro and Talpro fund the build crew, create the venture, operate the company, and carry day-to-day execution.
- Royalty is not guaranteed revenue. It depends on venture revenue and the final agreement.
Act III: You receive
A capped, time-bound royalty when the venture generates eligible revenue, paid quarterly where contractually included.
- Specific channels are planned or subject to fit unless confirmed in writing.
Act IV: Maitro amplifies
A twelve-month brand amplification plan around podcasts, bylined writing, events, LinkedIn, and media fit.
Role split
What you do, what Maitro does, and what is not required
This is the core executive trust surface: clear responsibility without pretending the arrangement is risk-free.
| Area | Ideator responsibility | Maitro responsibility | Not required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea and domain pattern | Bring the category pain and buyer truth | Translate into product constitution and build plan | A pitch deck or technical spec |
| Time during build | Roughly two hours a week for review, calls, and access | Run product, design, engineering, and launch operations | Full-time founder availability |
| Capital | CURRENTRs 0 personal capital required6 | Fund the venture build and operating setup | Personal capital commitment |
| Public face | Be named ideator where agreed and approved | Prepare launch surfaces and brand plan | Unsupported public claims or employer IP disclosure |
| Legal/IP boundaries | Disclose possible conflicts and contract constraints | Run conflict review and route NDA/contracts | Legal guarantee that no employer can object |
Royalty explainer
Capped, time-bound, and dependent on eligible revenue
The public wording must avoid guaranteed payout language. Royalty is a contractual participation mechanism, not a salary, dividend, or success guarantee.
Cap and term are finite
The obligation is bounded by cap, term, and contract definitions disclosed after verification.
No public hidden economics
Open-web visitors see the model. Verified senior leaders see the numbers and contract template.
IP and employer conflict
Bring the problem, not your employer's confidential IP
Maitro can review conflict posture, but it cannot give blanket legal certainty on employment contracts, invention assignment, non-competes, or board obligations.
Amplification architecture
A planned brand system, not a guaranteed press tour
The channels can include podcasts, bylined writing, events, lectures, media quotes, and LinkedIn support. Specific bookings are subject to fit, consent, availability, and agreement.
Podcast and narrative
Planned as part of the amplification system where appropriate and confirmed in writing.
Bylined article and LinkedIn
Planned as part of the amplification system where appropriate and confirmed in writing.
Speaking and media fit
Planned as part of the amplification system where appropriate and confirmed in writing.
Award tracking
Planned as part of the amplification system where appropriate and confirmed in writing.
Launch page language
Planned as part of the amplification system where appropriate and confirmed in writing.
Twelve-month cadence
Planned as part of the amplification system where appropriate and confirmed in writing.
FAQ
Questions senior leaders ask
Clear answers, with the legal and claim boundaries kept visible.
Do I quit my job?
No. The ideator contributes domain insight, name, credibility, references, and limited time while Maitro operates the venture.
Who owns the company?
Maitro owns and operates the venture; exact IP and operating details are defined in signed agreements.
Is the royalty guaranteed?
No. Royalty depends on eligible revenue and the final agreement. It should not be read as guaranteed income.
What if my employer has IP rights?
Do not disclose employer confidential IP. Maitro runs a conflict review, but this is not legal advice and does not guarantee clearance.
Next step
Reveal the economics only after verification
The public arrangement is intentionally careful. The next step is identity verification, NDA path, and a conflict-aware application.