Team³: Building an Empire of Aligned Makers
Team³ is a cooperative blueprint for the future—uniting makers, builders, and visionaries to create self-sufficient communities on Earth and beyond. Rooted in Western Canada, Team³ leverages AI, robotics, and a Mondragon-inspired model of co-ownership to acquire businesses, secure land, and pioneer post-labor economics. This presentation outlines the vision, strategy, and tangible steps to forge a resilient, purpose-driven empire for the age of automation.
The Vision: Why Team³?
Ignite Purpose
Team³ empowers makers to build homes, machines, and off-world habitats, owning a stake in every outcome.
Secure Prosperity
By acquiring businesses and land, Team³ shields members from economic volatility and ensures long-term stability.
Ensure Survival
Self-sufficient communities and space expansion address resource scarcity and automation’s disruption.
Three Pillars of TEAM³
1
1
The Empire of
Aligned Makers
Reviving hard work and manufacturing in Canada through hands-on ability and ownership.
2
2
Total Economics with Agentic Machines
Developing new economic models for an AI-driven world, focusing on assets over wages.
3
3
Territory, Energy, Agriculture, Manufacturing
Securing critical resources to build thriving, self-sufficient communities.
Core Objectives and Outcomes
Acquire & Scale Businesses
Transform SMEs in construction, drones, and manufacturing with AI and robotics.
Create a Circular Economy
Build an ecosystem where businesses support each other, minimizing external dependencies.
Secure Land & Communities
Develop housing, schools, agriculture, and manufacturing hubs in Western Canada and the U.S.
Pioneer Space Technologies
Advance drones, robotics, and habitats for lunar and Martian expansion.
Building the Core: Recruitment & Growth
Recruitment
Identify action-oriented experts in fabrication, AI, and engineering through trusted networks.
Secrecy & Security
Use encrypted platforms and small gatherings to protect first-mover advantage.
Scaling
Expand from 10 to 1,000+ members globally, connecting makers via secure digital platforms.
Legal, Financial, and Geographic Strategy
Cooperative Structure
  • Worker-owned, democratic governance
  • Tiered membership: active, investing, associate
  • Reinvest profits into growth and community
Geographic Advantage
  • Base in Western Canada: low taxes, skilled workforce, affordable land
  • Expand to Western U.S. and global hubs
  • Leverage regional strengths for rapid scaling
Business Acquisition & Modernization
1
Identify Targets
Focus on SMEs in construction, drones, and fabrication with growth potential.
2
Discreet Acquisition
Approach owners for buyouts or partnerships, using AI-driven due diligence.
3
Modernize Operations
Deploy AI and robotics for efficiency, integrating businesses into the Team³ ecosystem.
4
Scale & Integrate
Expand to 50+ businesses, forming a self-sustaining network across Canada and the U.S.
Land, Community, and Space Technology
1
Land Acquisition
Secure rural land in Western Canada for development and resource access.
2
Community Design
Build modular homes, vertical farms, and technical academies for members.
3
Space R&D
Develop drones, robotics, and habitats for lunar and Martian expansion.
Next Steps & The Spirit of Team³
Recruit Core Makers
Engage 10 experts in Western Canada through trusted networks.
Establish Legal & Financial Base
Draft cooperative framework, pool $1–2M seed fund, and scout business targets.
Launch Quietly
Secure funding, hold first member meeting, and begin building the future.