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Decision Log

This document maintains a structured log of key product and technical decisions with context and outcomes. Objective: Improve continuity and learning by recording rationale, alternatives, owners, and revisit dates.

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Decision Entries

Decision: Dual‑track YC + Angels - Date: 2025-11-07 - Context: VC appetite is high but selective; deadlines should not distort roadmap. Real usage (design partners, budget enforcement, receipt exports) are the strongest signals. - Alternatives: YC‑only focus; stealth until MVP traction. - Outcome: Run YC application in parallel with direct angels/pre‑seed conversations; cadence aligned with a 6–8 week design‑partner sprint. - Revisit: After MVP launch or 4 weeks of outreach, whichever comes first. - Links: docs/07-fundraising/investor-outreach.md - Source: archive/AI_Wallet_Topical_Threads/YC-VCMarket-ExposureRisks-05Nov25-ChatGPTPlus.pdf

Decision: YC Application Strategy - Cheap Lottery Ticket Approach - Date: 2025-11-07 - Context: YC deadline is Nov 10 @ 8pm PT (5 days away). Window of opportunity is narrow and AI landscape is evolving rapidly. - Alternatives: Over-optimize for YC deadline; skip YC entirely and focus on direct VC route. - Outcome: Apply to YC as a "cheap lottery ticket" not "the only doorway to capital." Be honest: solo founder, pre-MVP, but with crisp articulation of cross-app wallet + consent layer above gateways, why now, why specifically. Don't over-optimize traction in 5 days. - Revisit: After YC application submission or 1 week, whichever comes first. - Links: docs/07-fundraising/investor-outreach.md - Source: archive/AI_Wallet_Topical_Threads/YC-VCMarket-ExposureRisks-05Nov25-ChatGPTPlus.pdf

Decision: Exposure Risk Management Philosophy - Date: 2025-11-07 - Context: Concerns about idea exposure and competitive threats in the AI wallet space. - Alternatives: Complete stealth mode; full transparency about distribution flywheel strategy. - Outcome: Calibrated exposure approach - the market already knows "AI wallet / billing / agents infra" is a thing. Real edge comes from how fast you ship, how well you design the dev experience, and how quickly you get real apps + users plugged in. Use multi-layer narrative: full vision to YC/angels, problem-focused subset to LOI partners. - Revisit: After MVP launch and first design partners signed. - Links: docs/04-marketing-growth/launch-plan.md - Source: archive/AI_Wallet_Topical_Threads/YC-VCMarket-ExposureRisks-05Nov25-ChatGPTPlus.pdf

Decision: Speed vs Secrecy Priority - Date: 2025-11-07 - Context: Tension between protecting competitive advantages and moving fast to capture market window. - Alternatives: Prioritize secrecy over speed; prioritize speed over all secrecy concerns. - Outcome: Prioritize speed and proof over secrecy. Focus scarce resource on time, not high-level idea protection. Ship v1 faster and get 3–5 good design partners rather than avoiding the word "flywheel." - Revisit: After securing first 3 design partners. - Links: docs/00-command-center/current-sprint.md - Source: archive/AI_Wallet_Topical_Threads/YC-VCMarket-ExposureRisks-05Nov25-ChatGPTPlus.pdf