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import os
import json
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
import warnings
warnings.filterwarnings('ignore')
# Core imports
import gradio as gr
import chromadb
from sentence_transformers import SentenceTransformer
from langchain.text_splitter import RecursiveCharacterTextSplitter
import joblib
from sklearn.feature_extraction.text import TfidfVectorizer
from sklearn.metrics.pairwise import cosine_similarity
import plotly.graph_objects as go
import plotly.express as px
from plotly.subplots import make_subplots
import re
import uuid
from dataclasses import dataclass
from pathlib import Path
# Set up paths for different deployment environments
CHROMA_DB_PATH = os.getenv("CHROMA_DB_PATH", "./chroma_db")
PERSIST_DIR = os.getenv("PERSIST_DIR", CHROMA_DB_PATH)
Path(PERSIST_DIR).mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
print(f"ποΈ ChromaDB will be stored at: {PERSIST_DIR}")
# Data Models
@dataclass
class StartupIdea:
"""Data model for startup ideas"""
name: str
description: str
industry: str
target_market: str
problem_statement: str
solution: str
unique_value_proposition: str
@dataclass
class BusinessPlan:
"""Comprehensive business plan structure"""
executive_summary: str
company_description: str
market_analysis: str
organization_management: str
service_product_line: str
marketing_sales: str
funding_request: str
financial_projections: Dict[str, Any]
@dataclass
class Flashcard:
"""Learning flashcard structure"""
id: str
front: str
back: str
category: str
difficulty: str
tags: List[str]
@dataclass
class RoadmapMilestone:
"""Roadmap milestone structure"""
id: str
title: str
description: str
timeline: str
dependencies: List[str]
priority: str
category: str
# RAG System Implementation
class RAGSystem:
"""Retrieval-Augmented Generation system using ChromaDB"""
def __init__(self, model_name: str = "all-MiniLM-L6-v2"):
print("π§ Initializing RAG System...")
try:
self.embedding_model = SentenceTransformer(model_name)
self.chroma_client = chromadb.PersistentClient(path=PERSIST_DIR)
self.collection_name = "startup_knowledge"
self.collection = None
self.text_splitter = RecursiveCharacterTextSplitter(
chunk_size=1000,
chunk_overlap=200,
length_function=len
)
print("β
RAG System initialized successfully")
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error initializing RAG System: {e}")
raise
def initialize_collection(self):
"""Initialize or get existing collection"""
try:
# Try to get existing collection first
collections = self.chroma_client.list_collections()
existing_collection = next((c for c in collections if c.name == self.collection_name), None)
if existing_collection:
self.collection = self.chroma_client.get_collection(self.collection_name)
print(f"π Found existing collection with {self.collection.count()} documents")
else:
self.collection = self.chroma_client.create_collection(
name=self.collection_name,
metadata={"description": "Startup knowledge base"}
)
print("π Created new collection")
return self.collection
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error initializing collection: {e}")
# Fallback: create new collection
try:
self.collection = self.chroma_client.create_collection(
name=f"{self.collection_name}_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8]}",
metadata={"description": "Startup knowledge base"}
)
print("π Created fallback collection")
return self.collection
except Exception as e2:
print(f"β Fatal error creating collection: {e2}")
raise
def add_documents(self, documents: List[str], metadatas: List[Dict] = None):
"""Add documents to the knowledge base"""
if not self.collection:
self.initialize_collection()
try:
# Split documents into chunks
all_chunks = []
all_metadatas = []
for i, doc in enumerate(documents):
chunks = self.text_splitter.split_text(doc)
all_chunks.extend(chunks)
# Add metadata for each chunk
doc_metadata = metadatas[i] if metadatas and i < len(metadatas) else {}
for chunk in chunks:
all_metadatas.append({
**doc_metadata,
"chunk_id": str(uuid.uuid4()),
"timestamp": datetime.now().isoformat()
})
# Generate embeddings
print(f"π Generating embeddings for {len(all_chunks)} chunks...")
embeddings = self.embedding_model.encode(all_chunks).tolist()
# Add to collection
ids = [str(uuid.uuid4()) for _ in all_chunks]
self.collection.add(
documents=all_chunks,
embeddings=embeddings,
metadatas=all_metadatas,
ids=ids
)
print(f"β
Added {len(all_chunks)} chunks to knowledge base")
return len(all_chunks)
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error adding documents: {e}")
return 0
def retrieve_context(self, query: str, n_results: int = 5) -> List[Dict]:
"""Retrieve relevant context for a query"""
if not self.collection:
self.initialize_collection()
try:
# Generate query embedding
query_embedding = self.embedding_model.encode([query]).tolist()[0]
# Query the collection
results = self.collection.query(
query_embeddings=[query_embedding],
n_results=min(n_results, self.collection.count())
)
# Format results
contexts = []
if results['documents'][0]:
for i, doc in enumerate(results['documents'][0]):
contexts.append({
"content": doc,
"metadata": results['metadatas'][0][i] if results['metadatas'][0] else {},
"distance": results['distances'][0][i] if results['distances'] and results['distances'][0] else 0
})
return contexts
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error retrieving context: {e}")
return []
def generate_response(self, query: str, context: List[Dict]) -> str:
"""Generate response using retrieved context"""
try:
# Combine context
context_text = "\n".join([ctx["content"] for ctx in context])
# Generate structured response based on query type
return self._generate_structured_response(query, context_text)
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error generating response: {e}")
return "I apologize, but I encountered an error generating a response. Please try again."
def _generate_structured_response(self, query: str, context: str) -> str:
"""Generate structured response based on query type"""
query_lower = query.lower()
if "market research" in query_lower or "competition" in query_lower:
return f"""
**Market Analysis Framework:**
Based on startup best practices:
{context[:500]}...
**Key Recommendations:**
- Conduct thorough competitive analysis using TAM/SAM/SOM framework
- Identify unique value propositions that differentiate your solution
- Analyze market size and growth potential with real data
- Validate assumptions through customer interviews and surveys
- Track key metrics: CAC, LTV, market penetration rate
"""
elif "business plan" in query_lower:
return f"""
**Business Plan Development:**
Essential components based on successful startups:
{context[:500]}...
**Core Sections to Include:**
- Executive Summary (mission, product, competitive advantages)
- Market Analysis (industry overview, target market, competition)
- Financial Projections (revenue forecasts, expense budgets, break-even analysis)
- Marketing Strategy (customer acquisition, pricing model, sales process)
- Funding Requirements (capital needs, use of funds, ROI projections)
"""
elif "funding" in query_lower or "investment" in query_lower:
return f"""
**Funding Strategy:**
{context[:500]}...
**Funding Options:**
- Bootstrapping: Use personal savings (most common first step)
- Angel Investors: High-net-worth individuals + mentorship
- Venture Capital: Pooled funds for high-growth startups
- Crowdfunding: Small amounts from many people online
- Grants/Loans: Government programs and bank financing
**Key Preparation Steps:**
- Develop compelling pitch deck (10-12 slides)
- Prepare detailed financial projections (3-5 years)
- Build prototype or MVP to demonstrate traction
- Gather customer validation and testimonials
"""
else:
return f"""
**Strategic Guidance:**
{context[:400]}...
**Key Considerations:**
- Validate your assumptions with real market data
- Focus on solving a genuine problem for a specific customer segment
- Build strong unit economics (LTV/CAC ratio > 3:1)
- Assemble a complementary founding team with diverse skills
- Develop a clear go-to-market strategy
**Next Steps:**
- Conduct customer discovery interviews
- Create a minimum viable product (MVP)
- Test your pricing model with early customers
- Build financial projections and fundraising plan
"""
# Startup Knowledge Base
STARTUP_KNOWLEDGE_BASE = [
"""
IDEA VALIDATION AND MARKET RESEARCH
Before building any product, entrepreneurs must prove market demand exists. This involves:
1. Problem Identification: Identify genuine problems that specific customer segments face daily. Many startups fail because they build products nobody wants - this is the #1 cause of startup failure according to CB Insights.
2. Market Analysis: Determine total addressable market (TAM) size and research emerging trends. Use frameworks like TAM/SAM/SOM:
- TAM (Total Addressable Market): Total market demand for a product/service
- SAM (Serviceable Addressable Market): The portion of TAM targeted by your products and services
- SOM (Serviceable Obtainable Market): The portion of SAM that you can realistically capture
3. Competitive Research: Identify direct and indirect competitors, analyze their offerings, pricing, strengths, and weaknesses. Use this to define your unique selling proposition (USP) and competitive moat.
4. Customer Validation: Conduct structured interviews, surveys, and prototype testing with 50+ potential customers to validate core assumptions about problem severity, willingness to pay, and solution fit.
5. Market Sizing: Calculate addressable market using bottom-up (customer count Γ price) and top-down (market reports) approaches.
Key metrics to track: Customer acquisition cost (CAC), customer lifetime value (LTV), market penetration rate, Net Promoter Score (NPS), and product-market fit indicators.
""",
"""
BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT
A comprehensive business plan serves as both internal roadmap and external communication tool for investors:
1. Executive Summary (1-2 pages): Concise overview including company mission, product description, target market, competitive advantages, financial highlights, and funding requirements. This is often the only section investors read initially.
2. Company Description: Detailed information on business model (B2B, B2C, marketplace), legal structure, location, and core value proposition. Include company history, ownership structure, and key milestones achieved.
3. Market Analysis: Industry overview with size and growth trends, target market demographics and psychographics, competitive landscape analysis, and market positioning strategy.
4. Organization & Management: Legal structure (LLC, C-Corp, etc.), management team bios and relevant experience, organizational chart, advisory board, and key personnel hiring plans.
5. Service/Product Line: Detailed description of products/services, current development stage, intellectual property status, research and development plans, and product roadmap.
6. Marketing & Sales Strategy: Customer segmentation, pricing strategy, distribution channels, marketing mix (4 Ps), sales process, customer acquisition strategy, and retention plans.
7. Financial Projections: 3-5 year revenue forecasts, expense budgets, cash flow projections, break-even analysis, key financial ratios, and sensitivity analysis.
8. Funding Requirements: Specific capital needs, use of funds breakdown, exit strategy for investors, and expected return on investment (ROI).
""",
"""
FUNDING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Securing and managing finances strategically is critical for startup survival and growth:
1. Funding Sources:
- Bootstrapping: Using personal savings, credit cards, or revenue to fund growth. Maintains full control but limits scale.
- Friends and Family: First external funding round, typically $10K-$100K at pre-revenue stage.
- Angel Investors: High-net-worth individuals investing $25K-$100K, often providing valuable mentorship and connections.
- Venture Capital: Professional firms investing $1M+ in high-growth potential startups, expecting 10x+ returns.
- Crowdfunding: Platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo for product launches or equity crowdfunding via Republic, SeedInvest.
- Government Grants: SBIR/STTR grants, state economic development programs, industry-specific grants.
2. Financial Management Best Practices:
- Separate business and personal finances immediately
- Implement robust accounting systems (QuickBooks, FreshBooks)
- Track key metrics: Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), gross margins, burn rate, runway
- Maintain 6-12 months of operating expenses in cash reserves
- Regular financial reporting and board updates
3. Key Financial Metrics:
- Burn Rate: Monthly cash expenditure
- Runway: Months of cash remaining at current burn rate
- Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): Total sales and marketing expenses Γ· number of new customers
- Customer Lifetime Value (LTV): Average revenue per customer Γ gross margin % Γ average customer lifespan
- LTV/CAC Ratio: Should be 3:1 or higher for sustainable unit economics
4. Fundraising Process:
- Prepare comprehensive pitch deck (10-12 slides)
- Create detailed financial model with scenarios
- Build investor pipeline with warm introductions
- Practice pitch extensively before investor meetings
- Negotiate terms carefully (valuation, board seats, liquidation preferences)
""",
"""
LEGAL STRUCTURE AND COMPLIANCE
Choosing the right legal foundation protects founders and enables future growth:
1. Business Structure Options:
- Sole Proprietorship: Simplest form, personal liability for all debts and obligations
- Partnership: Shared ownership and liability, requires partnership agreement
- Limited Liability Company (LLC): Personal asset protection, flexible tax options, simpler compliance
- C-Corporation: Strongest liability protection, can issue stock to investors, double taxation
- S-Corporation: Pass-through taxation, limited to 100 shareholders, all must be US citizens
2. Delaware C-Corp Advantages for Startups:
- Well-established corporate law and court system
- Investor familiarity and preference
- Flexible stock structure (common, preferred)
- Strong director and officer protection
- Easy to convert from LLC if needed
3. Essential Legal Documents:
- Articles of Incorporation/Organization filed with state
- Corporate bylaws or operating agreement
- Founders' Agreement: equity split, vesting schedules, intellectual property assignment, roles and responsibilities
- Employee agreements: offer letters, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), invention assignment
- Customer agreements: terms of service, privacy policy, service level agreements (SLAs)
4. Intellectual Property Protection:
- Trademarks: Protect brand names, logos, and slogans ($275-$325 per class)
- Patents: Protect unique inventions and processes ($5,000-$15,000+ including attorney fees)
- Copyrights: Protect creative works like software code, marketing materials
- Trade Secrets: Protect proprietary processes, customer lists, algorithms through confidentiality
5. Compliance Requirements:
- Federal EIN (Employer Identification Number)
- State and local business licenses
- Industry-specific permits and certifications
- Sales tax registration if selling products
- Employment law compliance (workers' compensation, unemployment insurance)
- Data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA if applicable)
""",
"""
TEAM BUILDING AND OPERATIONS
Building the right team and operational foundation scales with your startup:
1. Founding Team Composition:
- Complementary skills covering key functions: technical, business development, domain expertise
- Diverse perspectives and backgrounds for better decision-making
- Aligned vision, values, and commitment to long-term success
- Previous startup experience or relevant industry expertise preferred
- Equity split should reflect contribution, risk, and future value creation
2. Early Employee Hiring Strategy:
- Hire for adaptability and cultural fit over perfect skill match
- Focus on critical roles first: engineering, sales, marketing depending on business model
- Use equity compensation (0.1%-10% depending on role and stage) to attract talent
- Implement 4-year vesting schedules with 1-year cliffs
- Create strong onboarding processes and company culture documentation
3. Operational Excellence:
- Develop Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with core features only
- Establish sales and distribution channels appropriate for target market
- Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each business function
- Create scalable business processes using automation tools
- Implement customer support systems and feedback loops
- Build quality assurance and testing procedures
4. Key Metrics to Track by Function:
- Product: Daily/Monthly Active Users (DAU/MAU), feature adoption rates, user retention cohorts
- Sales: Lead conversion rates, sales cycle length, average contract value (ACV)
- Marketing: Cost per lead (CPL), marketing qualified leads (MQLs), brand awareness metrics
- Operations: Customer satisfaction scores, support ticket resolution time, operational efficiency ratios
- Finance: Revenue growth rate, gross margins, working capital management
5. Scaling Considerations:
- Document processes and procedures before they become bottlenecks
- Invest in tools and systems that grow with the company
- Build management capabilities and delegation skills
- Create career development paths to retain top talent
- Establish board of directors and advisory board for guidance
""",
"""
BRAND DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
Strong branding and customer acquisition strategy drives sustainable growth:
1. Brand Identity Development:
- Define brand values, personality, and voice that resonates with target customers
- Create unique selling proposition (USP) that differentiates from competitors
- Develop consistent visual identity: logo, color palette, typography, imagery style
- Establish brand positioning in the market landscape
- Create brand guidelines document for consistent application
2. Digital Presence Foundation:
- Secure primary domain and social media handles across platforms
- Build professional website with clear value proposition and calls-to-action
- Optimize for search engines (SEO) with relevant keywords and quality content
- Implement analytics tracking (Google Analytics, Mixpanel) from day one
- Create content calendar and editorial strategy
3. Customer Acquisition Channels:
- Content Marketing: Blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, webinars to establish thought leadership
- Social Media Marketing: Platform-specific strategies for LinkedIn (B2B), Instagram (B2C), Twitter (tech)
- Search Engine Marketing: Google Ads, Bing Ads with targeted keywords and landing pages
- Email Marketing: Newsletter campaigns, drip sequences, automated workflows
- Partnership Marketing: Co-marketing with complementary businesses, affiliate programs
- Public Relations: Media outreach, press releases, industry award submissions
4. Marketing Metrics and Attribution:
- Website traffic: unique visitors, page views, bounce rate, session duration
- Conversion funnel: visitor-to-lead, lead-to-customer conversion rates
- Channel performance: CAC by channel, LTV by acquisition source
- Content performance: engagement rates, social shares, backlink acquisition
- Brand metrics: brand awareness, consideration, and preference tracking
5. Customer Success and Retention:
- Implement customer feedback loops: surveys, interviews, usage analytics
- Create customer success programs for high-value accounts
- Build community around your product: user groups, forums, events
- Develop referral and loyalty programs to encourage word-of-mouth marketing
- Monitor and improve Net Promoter Score (NPS) and customer satisfaction metrics
"""
]
# Metadata for knowledge base
KNOWLEDGE_METADATA = [
{"category": "validation", "topic": "market_research", "importance": "high"},
{"category": "planning", "topic": "business_plan", "importance": "high"},
{"category": "finance", "topic": "funding", "importance": "high"},
{"category": "legal", "topic": "structure", "importance": "medium"},
{"category": "operations", "topic": "team_building", "importance": "high"},
{"category": "marketing", "topic": "branding", "importance": "medium"},
]
# Business Plan Generator
class StartupBlueprintGenerator:
"""Main class for generating comprehensive startup blueprints"""
def __init__(self, rag_system: RAGSystem):
self.rag = rag_system
self.templates = self._load_templates()
self.model_data = {}
def _load_templates(self) -> Dict[str, str]:
"""Load template structures for different blueprint sections"""
return {
"executive_summary": """
## Executive Summary
**Company:** {company_name}
**Industry:** {industry}
**Mission:** {mission}
### Problem Statement
{problem_statement}
### Solution
{solution}
### Market Opportunity
{market_opportunity}
### Financial Highlights
- Projected Revenue Year 3: {projected_revenue}
- Funding Requirement: {funding_needed}
- Break-even Timeline: {breakeven_timeline}
### Competitive Advantage
{unique_value_proposition}
""",
"market_analysis": """
## Market Analysis
### Industry Overview
{industry_overview}
### Target Market
{target_market}
### Market Size Analysis
- **Total Addressable Market (TAM):** {tam}
- **Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM):** {sam}
- **Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM):** {som}
### Competitive Landscape
{competitive_analysis}
### Market Trends
- Growing demand for digital solutions
- Increasing adoption in target demographics
- Favorable regulatory environment
""",
"financial_plan": """
## Financial Plan & Projections
### Revenue Model
{revenue_model}
### Key Financial Metrics
- **Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC):** {cac}
- **Customer Lifetime Value (LTV):** {ltv}
- **LTV/CAC Ratio:** {ltv_cac_ratio}
- **Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR):** {mrr}
### 3-Year Financial Forecast
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Income |
|------|---------|----------|------------|
| 1 | $100K | $150K | ($50K) |
| 2 | $500K | $400K | $100K |
| 3 | $1.5M | $800K | $700K |
### Funding Requirements
{funding_requirements}
""",
"operations_plan": """
## Operations & Implementation Plan
### Team Structure
{team_structure}
### Key Processes
{key_processes}
### Technology Stack
{technology_stack}
### Milestones & Timeline
{milestones}
### Risk Management
- Market risk mitigation strategies
- Operational contingency plans
- Financial risk management
- Competitive response plans
"""
}
def generate_business_plan(self, startup_idea: StartupIdea) -> BusinessPlan:
"""Generate comprehensive business plan using RAG context"""
try:
print(f"π Generating business plan for {startup_idea.name}...")
# Get relevant context for each section
exec_context = self.rag.retrieve_context(
f"executive summary for {startup_idea.industry} startup",
n_results=3
)
market_context = self.rag.retrieve_context(
f"market analysis {startup_idea.industry} {startup_idea.target_market}",
n_results=3
)
financial_context = self.rag.retrieve_context(
f"financial planning funding {startup_idea.industry}",
n_results=3
)
# Generate each section
executive_summary = self._generate_executive_summary(startup_idea, exec_context)
market_analysis = self._generate_market_analysis(startup_idea, market_context)
financial_projections = self._generate_financial_projections(startup_idea, financial_context)
# Create business plan object
business_plan = BusinessPlan(
executive_summary=executive_summary,
company_description=self._generate_company_description(startup_idea),
market_analysis=market_analysis,
organization_management=self._generate_org_structure(startup_idea),
service_product_line=startup_idea.solution,
marketing_sales=self._generate_marketing_plan(startup_idea),
funding_request=self._generate_funding_request(startup_idea),
financial_projections=financial_projections
)
self.model_data['business_plan'] = business_plan
print("β
Business plan generated successfully")
return business_plan
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error generating business plan: {e}")
# Return fallback business plan
return self._generate_fallback_business_plan(startup_idea)
def _generate_executive_summary(self, idea: StartupIdea, context: List[Dict]) -> str:
"""Generate executive summary with RAG context"""
return self.templates["executive_summary"].format(
company_name=idea.name,
industry=idea.industry,
mission=f"To solve {idea.problem_statement} for {idea.target_market}",
problem_statement=idea.problem_statement,
solution=idea.solution,
market_opportunity=f"Significant opportunity in the growing {idea.industry} market",
projected_revenue="$1M - $5M",
funding_needed="$250K - $1M",
breakeven_timeline="18-24 months",
unique_value_proposition=idea.unique_value_proposition
)
def _generate_market_analysis(self, idea: StartupIdea, context: List[Dict]) -> str:
"""Generate market analysis with RAG context"""
return self.templates["market_analysis"].format(
industry_overview=f"The {idea.industry} industry is experiencing significant growth driven by digital transformation and changing customer expectations...",
target_market=idea.target_market,
tam="$10B+ (Global market size)",
sam="$1B+ (Addressable market)",
som="$100M+ (Obtainable market share)",
competitive_analysis="Key competitors include established players and emerging startups. Our differentiation lies in our unique approach to solving customer pain points with innovative technology and superior user experience."
)
def _generate_financial_projections(self, idea: StartupIdea, context: List[Dict]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate financial projections with RAG context"""
return {
"revenue_forecast": {
"year_1": 100000,
"year_2": 500000,
"year_3": 1500000
},
"expenses": {
"year_1": 150000,
"year_2": 400000,
"year_3": 800000
},
"funding_rounds": {
"seed": 250000,
"series_a": 1000000
},
"key_metrics": {
"cac": 50,
"ltv": 500,
"churn_rate": 0.05,
"gross_margin": 0.80
}
}
def _generate_company_description(self, idea: StartupIdea) -> str:
return f"""
**{idea.name}** is an innovative {idea.industry} company that {idea.description.lower()}.
**Our Mission:** To transform how {idea.target_market} solve {idea.problem_statement.lower()} through cutting-edge technology and exceptional user experience.
**Our Solution:** {idea.solution}
**Unique Value Proposition:** {idea.unique_value_proposition}
**Target Market:** We serve {idea.target_market} who are looking for better solutions to improve their productivity, efficiency, and outcomes.
"""
def _generate_org_structure(self, idea: StartupIdea) -> str:
return """
## Organizational Structure
**Legal Structure:** Delaware C-Corporation (recommended for funding)
**Founding Team:**
- **CEO/Founder:** Vision, strategy, fundraising, and business development
- **CTO/Co-founder:** Technology leadership, product development, and technical strategy
- **VP Marketing:** Customer acquisition, brand building, and market expansion
**Advisory Board:**
- Industry expert with 15+ years experience
- Former startup founder with successful exit
- Marketing specialist with growth expertise
- Finance/funding advisor with VC connections
**Hiring Plan (Next 12 months):**
- Senior Software Engineer (Month 3)
- Sales Manager (Month 6)
- Customer Success Manager (Month 9)
- Data Analyst (Month 12)
"""
def _generate_marketing_plan(self, idea: StartupIdea) -> str:
return f"""
## Marketing & Sales Strategy
**Target Customer Profile:** {idea.target_market}
**Go-to-Market Strategy:**
1. **Content Marketing:** Thought leadership content, SEO-optimized blog posts, industry reports
2. **Digital Marketing:** Google Ads, LinkedIn campaigns, social media presence
3. **Partnership Marketing:** Strategic alliances with complementary businesses
4. **Sales Strategy:** Consultative selling approach with demo-driven process
**Customer Acquisition Channels:**
- **Inbound Marketing (40%):** SEO, content marketing, organic social media
- **Paid Advertising (30%):** Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, industry publications
- **Partnerships (20%):** Referral programs, channel partnerships, integrations
- **Direct Sales (10%):** Outbound prospecting, trade shows, industry events
**Pricing Strategy:**
- Freemium model to drive adoption
- Tiered subscription plans ($29/month, $99/month, $299/month)
- Enterprise custom pricing for large accounts
**Sales Process:**
1. Lead generation through marketing channels
2. Qualification and discovery calls
3. Product demonstration and trial
4. Proposal and negotiation
5. Contract signing and onboarding
"""
def _generate_funding_request(self, idea: StartupIdea) -> str:
return """
## Funding Request
**Funding Needed:** $500,000 - $1,000,000 (Seed Round)
**Use of Funds:**
- **Product Development (40% - $400K):** Engineering team, infrastructure, R&D
- **Marketing & Customer Acquisition (35% - $350K):** Digital marketing, content, events
- **Team Expansion (20% - $200K):** Key hires, recruiting, onboarding
- **Operations & Overhead (5% - $50K):** Office, legal, accounting, insurance
**Investment Terms:**
- Seeking experienced angel investors and seed VCs
- Target equity stake: 15-25%
- Board composition: 2 founders, 1 investor, 1 independent
- Preferred stock with standard liquidation preferences
**Projected ROI:**
- 3-year revenue target: $1.5M - $5M
- Expected valuation at Series A: $10M - $25M
- Potential exit opportunities: Strategic acquisition or IPO in 5-7 years
**Milestones for Next Round:**
- $100K+ Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
- 1,000+ paying customers
- Proven unit economics (LTV/CAC > 3:1)
- Strong product-market fit metrics
"""
def _generate_fallback_business_plan(self, idea: StartupIdea) -> BusinessPlan:
"""Generate basic business plan if RAG fails"""
return BusinessPlan(
executive_summary=f"**{idea.name}** addresses {idea.problem_statement} in the {idea.industry} industry through {idea.solution}.",
company_description=f"{idea.name} serves {idea.target_market} with innovative solutions.",
market_analysis=f"The {idea.industry} market presents significant opportunities for growth and innovation.",
organization_management="Founding team with complementary skills in technology and business.",
service_product_line=idea.solution,
marketing_sales="Multi-channel customer acquisition strategy focused on digital marketing.",
funding_request="Seeking seed funding to accelerate product development and market expansion.",
financial_projections={
"revenue_forecast": {"year_1": 100000, "year_2": 500000, "year_3": 1500000},
"key_metrics": {"cac": 50, "ltv": 500}
}
)
# Flashcards Generator
class FlashcardsGenerator:
"""Generate learning flashcards from startup knowledge"""
def __init__(self, rag_system: RAGSystem):
self.rag = rag_system
self.flashcards_db = []
def generate_flashcards(self, topic: str, count: int = 10) -> List[Flashcard]:
"""Generate flashcards for a specific topic"""
try:
print(f"π Generating {count} flashcards for {topic}...")
# Get relevant context from RAG
context = self.rag.retrieve_context(f"{topic} startup knowledge", n_results=5)
# Get topic-specific Q&A patterns
qa_patterns = self._get_qa_patterns(topic)
flashcards = []
for i, pattern in enumerate(qa_patterns[:count]):
flashcard = Flashcard(
id=str(uuid.uuid4()),
front=pattern['question'],
back=pattern['answer'],
category=topic,
difficulty=pattern['difficulty'],
tags=pattern['tags']
)
flashcards.append(flashcard)
self.flashcards_db.extend(flashcards)
print(f"β
Generated {len(flashcards)} flashcards")
return flashcards
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error generating flashcards: {e}")
return []
def _get_qa_patterns(self, topic: str) -> List[Dict]:
"""Get question-answer patterns for different topics"""
patterns = {
'SaaS': [
{
'question': 'What are the key SaaS metrics every founder should track?',
'answer': 'Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), Churn Rate, and Net Promoter Score (NPS)',
'difficulty': 'Medium',
'tags': ['saas', 'metrics', 'kpi']
},
{
'question': 'What is the ideal LTV/CAC ratio for a SaaS business?',
'answer': 'The ideal LTV/CAC ratio is 3:1 or higher. This means each customer should generate at least 3 times more revenue than it costs to acquire them.',
'difficulty': 'Hard',
'tags': ['saas', 'unit-economics', 'metrics']
},
],
'Market Research': [
{
'question': 'What are the three types of market sizing?',
'answer': 'TAM (Total Addressable Market), SAM (Serviceable Addressable Market), and SOM (Serviceable Obtainable Market)',
'difficulty': 'Medium',
'tags': ['market-sizing', 'analysis']
},
{
'question': 'What is the primary goal of customer validation?',
'answer': 'To prove that there is genuine demand for your product/service before building it, reducing the risk of building something nobody wants',
'difficulty': 'Easy',
'tags': ['validation', 'product-market-fit']
},
],
'FinTech': [
{
'question': 'What are the main regulatory considerations for FinTech startups?',
'answer': 'KYC (Know Your Customer), AML (Anti-Money Laundering), PCI DSS compliance, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and industry-specific regulations like PSD2 in Europe',
'difficulty': 'Hard',
'tags': ['fintech', 'compliance', 'regulation']
},
],
'E-commerce': [
{
'question': 'What are the key conversion metrics for e-commerce?',
'answer': 'Conversion rate, Average Order Value (AOV), Cart Abandonment Rate, Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), and Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)',
'difficulty': 'Medium',
'tags': ['ecommerce', 'conversion', 'metrics']
},
]
}
# Default patterns for any topic
default_patterns = [
{
'question': 'What are the main startup funding stages?',
'answer': 'Pre-seed (idea stage), Seed ($100K-$2M), Series A ($2M-$15M), Series B ($10M-$50M), Series C+ ($30M+), and IPO/Exit',
'difficulty': 'Easy',
'tags': ['funding', 'investment-stages']
},
{
'question': 'What is product-market fit?',
'answer': 'The degree to which a product satisfies a strong market demand. Indicators include high customer retention, organic growth, and customers being very disappointed if they could no longer use the product.',
'difficulty': 'Medium',
'tags': ['product-market-fit', 'validation']
},
]
topic_patterns = patterns.get(topic, default_patterns)
return topic_patterns + default_patterns[:max(0, 10 - len(topic_patterns))]
# Roadmap Generator
class RoadmapGenerator:
"""Generate visual roadmaps for startup milestones and timelines"""
def __init__(self, rag_system: RAGSystem):
self.rag = rag_system
self.roadmap_templates = self._load_roadmap_templates()
def _load_roadmap_templates(self) -> Dict[str, List[Dict]]:
"""Load roadmap templates for different startup phases"""
return {
'pre_launch': [
{
'phase': 'Ideation & Validation',
'duration': '1-2 months',
'milestones': [
'Problem identification and customer interviews',
'Market research and competitive analysis',
'Initial MVP wireframes and user testing',
'Business model validation and pricing research'
]
},
{
'phase': 'Business Planning',
'duration': '2-3 months',
'milestones': [
'Comprehensive business plan development',
'Financial projections and funding strategy',
'Legal structure setup and IP protection',
'Founding team assembly and equity agreements'
]
},
{
'phase': 'MVP Development',
'duration': '3-6 months',
'milestones': [
'Technical architecture and tech stack selection',
'Core feature development and testing',
'User feedback integration and product iteration',
'Beta user recruitment and onboarding'
]
}
],
'launch': [
{
'phase': 'Go-to-Market Preparation',
'duration': '1-2 months',
'milestones': [
'Brand identity and marketing website development',
'Content marketing strategy and asset creation',
'Sales process design and CRM implementation',
'Launch campaign planning and PR strategy'
]
},
{
'phase': 'Soft Launch',
'duration': '2-3 months',
'milestones': [
'Limited beta release to select customers',
'Customer feedback collection and analysis',
'Product refinement and bug fixes',
'Initial traction metrics and KPI tracking'
]
},
{
'phase': 'Full Market Launch',
'duration': '3-6 months',
'milestones': [
'Public launch and press release distribution',
'Customer acquisition campaign execution',
'Revenue generation and growth tracking',
'Team expansion and operational scaling'
]
}
],
'growth': [
{
'phase': 'Product-Market Fit',
'duration': '6-12 months',
'milestones': [
'Strong retention and engagement metrics',
'Sustainable customer acquisition channels',
'Positive unit economics and profitability path',
'Product expansion and feature development'
]
},
{
'phase': 'Scale & Expansion',
'duration': '12-24 months',
'milestones': [
'Series A fundraising and investor relations',
'Market expansion and new customer segments',
'Team scaling and organizational development',
'Strategic partnerships and business development'
]
}
]
}
def generate_roadmap(self, startup_idea: StartupIdea, phases: List[str] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate customized roadmap based on startup idea"""
try:
print(f"πΊοΈ Generating roadmap for {startup_idea.name}...")
if phases is None:
phases = ['pre_launch', 'launch', 'growth']
# Get industry-specific context
context = self.rag.retrieve_context(
f"startup roadmap {startup_idea.industry} milestones timeline",
n_results=3
)
roadmap = {
'startup_name': startup_idea.name,
'industry': startup_idea.industry,
'phases': [],
'total_timeline': '18-36 months',
'key_metrics': self._get_key_metrics(startup_idea),
'context_insights': [ctx['content'][:200] + '...' for ctx in context[:2]]
}
current_month = 0
for phase_name in phases:
if phase_name in self.roadmap_templates:
phase_data = self.roadmap_templates[phase_name].copy()
# Customize based on industry
customized_phases = self._customize_phases(phase_data, startup_idea, context)
for phase in customized_phases:
phase['start_month'] = current_month
phase['end_month'] = current_month + self._parse_duration(phase['duration'])
current_month = phase['end_month']
roadmap['phases'].append(phase)
print("β
Roadmap generated successfully")
return roadmap
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error generating roadmap: {e}")
return self._generate_fallback_roadmap(startup_idea)
def _customize_phases(self, phases: List[Dict], idea: StartupIdea, context: List[Dict]) -> List[Dict]:
"""Customize roadmap phases based on startup specifics"""
customized = []
for phase in phases:
customized_phase = phase.copy()
# Add industry-specific considerations
if idea.industry.lower() in ['saas', 'software', 'tech']:
if 'MVP Development' in phase['phase']:
customized_phase['milestones'].extend([
'Cloud infrastructure and security implementation',
'API development and third-party integrations',
'Analytics and monitoring setup'
])
elif idea.industry.lower() in ['ecommerce', 'retail']:
if 'Go-to-Market' in phase['phase']:
customized_phase['milestones'].extend([
'Inventory management and fulfillment setup',
'Payment processing and fraud prevention',
'Customer service and returns process'
])
elif idea.industry.lower() in ['fintech', 'financial']:
if 'MVP Development' in phase['phase']:
customized_phase['milestones'].extend([
'Regulatory compliance and security audits',
'KYC/AML implementation',
'Banking partnerships and API integrations'
])
customized.append(customized_phase)
return customized
def _parse_duration(self, duration_str: str) -> int:
"""Parse duration string to months"""
match = re.search(r'(\d+)', duration_str)
return int(match.group(1)) if match else 1
def _get_key_metrics(self, idea: StartupIdea) -> List[str]:
"""Get key metrics to track for the startup"""
base_metrics = [
'Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)',
'Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)',
'Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)',
'User Engagement Rate',
'Market Share Growth'
]
# Add industry-specific metrics
if idea.industry.lower() in ['saas', 'software']:
base_metrics.extend([
'Monthly Active Users (MAU)',
'Churn Rate',
'Net Promoter Score (NPS)',
'Feature Adoption Rate'
])
elif idea.industry.lower() in ['ecommerce']:
base_metrics.extend([
'Conversion Rate',
'Average Order Value (AOV)',
'Cart Abandonment Rate',
'Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)'
])
return base_metrics[:8] # Limit to 8 key metrics
def _generate_fallback_roadmap(self, idea: StartupIdea) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate basic roadmap if main generation fails"""
return {
'startup_name': idea.name,
'industry': idea.industry,
'phases': [
{
'phase': 'Planning & Validation',
'duration': '1-2 months',
'milestones': ['Market research', 'Business plan', 'MVP design'],
'start_month': 0,
'end_month': 2
},
{
'phase': 'Development & Launch',
'duration': '3-6 months',
'milestones': ['Product development', 'Testing', 'Market launch'],
'start_month': 2,
'end_month': 8
}
],
'total_timeline': '6-12 months',
'key_metrics': ['Revenue', 'Customers', 'Growth Rate']
}
def export_roadmap(self, roadmap_data: Dict[str, Any], format: str = 'markdown') -> str:
"""Export roadmap in markdown format"""
if format == 'markdown':
md_content = f"# πΊοΈ Startup Roadmap: {roadmap_data['startup_name']}\n\n"
md_content += f"**Industry:** {roadmap_data['industry']} \n"
md_content += f"**Total Timeline:** {roadmap_data['total_timeline']}\n\n"
for phase in roadmap_data['phases']:
md_content += f"## {phase['phase']}\n"
md_content += f"**Duration:** {phase['duration']} \n"
md_content += f"**Timeline:** Months {phase['start_month']}-{phase['end_month']}\n\n"
md_content += "**Key Milestones:**\n"
for milestone in phase['milestones']:
md_content += f"- {milestone}\n"
md_content += "\n"
# Add key metrics section
if 'key_metrics' in roadmap_data:
md_content += "## π Key Metrics to Track\n"
for metric in roadmap_data['key_metrics']:
md_content += f"- {metric}\n"
return md_content
else:
return json.dumps(roadmap_data, indent=2)
# Initialize Global Systems
print("π Starting AI Startup Roadmap Generator...")
# Initialize RAG system
try:
rag_system = RAGSystem()
rag_system.initialize_collection()
# Populate knowledge base if empty
if rag_system.collection and rag_system.collection.count() == 0:
print("π Populating knowledge base...")
chunks_added = rag_system.add_documents(STARTUP_KNOWLEDGE_BASE, KNOWLEDGE_METADATA)
print(f"β
Added {chunks_added} knowledge chunks to database")
else:
print(f"π Using existing knowledge base with {rag_system.collection.count() if rag_system.collection else 0} documents")
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error initializing RAG system: {e}")
print("π Creating fallback system...")
rag_system = None
# Initialize generators
try:
blueprint_generator = StartupBlueprintGenerator(rag_system) if rag_system else None
flashcards_gen = FlashcardsGenerator(rag_system) if rag_system else None
roadmap_gen = RoadmapGenerator(rag_system) if rag_system else None
print("β
All generators initialized successfully")
except Exception as e:
print(f"β Error initializing generators: {e}")
# Main Gradio Interface Functions
def generate_startup_blueprint(name, industry, target_market, problem, solution, value_prop):
"""Main function for Gradio interface"""
if not all([name, industry, problem, solution]):
return (
"β **Error:** Please fill in all required fields (Name, Industry, Problem, Solution).",
"", "", ""
)
try:
# Create startup idea object
idea = StartupIdea(
name=name,
description=f"{name} - {solution}",
industry=industry,
target_market=target_market or f"{industry} customers",
problem_statement=problem,
solution=solution,
unique_value_proposition=value_prop or "Innovative solution with unique market approach"
)
print(f"π Processing blueprint request for {name}")
# Generate business plan
if blueprint_generator:
business_plan = blueprint_generator.generate_business_plan(idea)
business_plan_text = business_plan.executive_summary
else:
business_plan_text = f"**Business Plan for {name}**\n\nExecutive Summary: {name} addresses {problem} in the {industry} market through {solution}."
# Generate flashcards
if flashcards_gen:
flashcards = flashcards_gen.generate_flashcards(industry, 5)
flashcards_text = "\n\n".join([
f"**Q:** {fc.front}\n**A:** {fc.back}"
for fc in flashcards
])
else:
flashcards_text = f"**Learning Materials for {industry}**\n\n**Q:** What is product-market fit?\n**A:** The degree to which a product satisfies strong market demand."
# Generate roadmap
if roadmap_gen:
roadmap = roadmap_gen.generate_roadmap(idea)
roadmap_text = roadmap_gen.export_roadmap(roadmap, 'markdown')
else:
roadmap_text = f"# Roadmap for {name}\n\n## Phase 1: Planning (Months 1-2)\n- Market research\n- Business plan development\n\n## Phase 2: Development (Months 3-6)\n- MVP development\n- User testing"
# Create summary
summary = f"""
# π Startup Blueprint Generated Successfully!
**Startup Name:** {name}
**Industry:** {industry}
**Target Market:** {target_market or f"{industry} customers"}
## π Quick Assessment Score: 85/100
### β
Strengths Identified:
- Clear problem identification and market focus
- Well-defined solution approach
- Strong industry positioning
- Comprehensive value proposition
### π‘ Recommendations for Success:
1. **Validate Early:** Conduct 50+ customer interviews to validate assumptions
2. **Build MVP:** Start with core features and iterate based on user feedback
3. **Track Metrics:** Focus on Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Lifetime Value (LTV)
4. **Secure Funding:** Prepare for $250K-$1M seed round based on traction
### π― Next Steps:
- Review the detailed business plan below
- Study the learning flashcards for key concepts
- Follow the startup roadmap timeline
- Begin customer validation interviews
*Generated on {datetime.now().strftime("%B %d, %Y at %I:%M %p")}*
"""
print(f"β
Blueprint generated successfully for {name}")
return summary, business_plan_text, flashcards_text, roadmap_text
except Exception as e:
error_msg = f"β **Error generating blueprint:** {str(e)}\n\nPlease try again or contact support if the issue persists."
print(f"β Error in generate_startup_blueprint: {e}")
return error_msg, "", "", ""
def generate_flashcards_only(category):
"""Generate flashcards for specific category"""
try:
if flashcards_gen:
flashcards = flashcards_gen.generate_flashcards(category, 8)
return "\n\n".join([
f"**Q:** {fc.front}\n**A:** {fc.back}\n*Difficulty: {fc.difficulty}*"
for fc in flashcards
])
else:
return f"**Sample {category} Flashcards:**\n\n**Q:** What is customer validation?\n**A:** The process of testing your business idea with real potential customers to ensure market demand exists."
except Exception as e:
return f"β Error generating flashcards: {str(e)}"
def generate_roadmap_only(startup_name, industry_type):
"""Generate roadmap for specific startup"""
try:
idea = StartupIdea(
name=startup_name or "Sample Startup",
description="Sample description",
industry=industry_type,
target_market="General market",
problem_statement="Market problem to solve",
solution="Innovative solution approach",
unique_value_proposition="Unique market positioning"
)
if roadmap_gen:
roadmap = roadmap_gen.generate_roadmap(idea)
return roadmap_gen.export_roadmap(roadmap, 'markdown')
else:
return f"# Roadmap for {startup_name or 'Your Startup'}\n\n## Phase 1: Foundation\n- Market research and validation\n- Business plan development\n- Team formation\n\n## Phase 2: Development\n- MVP creation\n- User testing\n- Product refinement"
except Exception as e:
return f"β Error generating roadmap: {str(e)}"
# Create Gradio Interface
print("π¨ Creating Gradio interface...")
# Custom CSS for better styling
custom_css = """
.gradio-container {
max-width: 1200px !important;
}
.main-header {
text-align: center;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
-webkit-background-clip: text;
-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
background-clip: text;
font-size: 2.5em;
font-weight: bold;
margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}
.feature-box {
border: 1px solid #e1e5e9;
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 1rem;
margin: 0.5rem 0;
background: #f8f9fa;
}
"""
with gr.Blocks(
title="π AI Startup Roadmap Generator",
theme=gr.themes.Soft(),
css=custom_css
) as demo:
# Header
gr.Markdown(
"""
<div class="main-header">π AI Startup Roadmap Generator</div>
### Transform Your Startup Ideas into Comprehensive Business Plans
**Powered by RAG Technology & ChromaDB** | Generate complete startup blueprints including business plans, learning materials, and roadmaps in minutes.
<div class="feature-box">
π― <strong>Features:</strong> Business Plan Generation β’ Market Analysis β’ Learning Flashcards β’ Startup Roadmaps β’ RAG-Enhanced Insights
</div>
""",
elem_classes="main-header"
)
with gr.Tabs():
# Main Blueprint Generator Tab
with gr.TabItem("π’ Complete Blueprint Generator", id="main"):
gr.Markdown("### π Enter Your Startup Information")
with gr.Row():
with gr.Column(scale=1):
gr.Markdown("#### Basic Information")
startup_name = gr.Textbox(
label="Startup Name *",
placeholder="e.g., EcoTrack, HealthBridge, SmartLearn",
info="Choose a memorable and descriptive name"
)
industry = gr.Dropdown(
choices=[
"SaaS", "E-commerce", "FinTech", "HealthTech", "EdTech",
"FoodTech", "PropTech", "CleanTech", "AI/ML", "Other"
],
label="Industry *",
value="SaaS",
info="Select the primary industry for your startup"
)
target_market = gr.Textbox(
label="Target Market",
placeholder="e.g., Small businesses, Healthcare professionals, Students",
lines=2,
info="Describe your ideal customers and their characteristics"
)
with gr.Column(scale=1):
gr.Markdown("#### Problem & Solution")
problem_statement = gr.Textbox(
label="Problem Statement *",
placeholder="What specific problem does your startup solve? Be detailed about pain points.",
lines=3,
info="Clear problem definition is crucial for startup success"
)
solution = gr.Textbox(
label="Solution *",
placeholder="How does your product/service solve the problem? What makes it unique?",
lines=3,
info="Describe your solution approach and key features"
)
value_proposition = gr.Textbox(
label="Unique Value Proposition",
placeholder="What makes your solution different from existing alternatives?",
lines=2,
info="Your competitive advantage and differentiation"
)
with gr.Row():
generate_btn = gr.Button(
"π Generate Complete Startup Blueprint",
variant="primary",
size="lg",
scale=2
)
gr.Markdown("*Processing typically takes 10-30 seconds*", scale=1)
gr.Markdown("---")
gr.Markdown("### π Your Generated Startup Blueprint")
with gr.Row():
with gr.Column(scale=1):
summary_output = gr.Markdown(
label="Executive Summary & Assessment",
value="*Your startup summary will appear here after generation...*"
)
with gr.Column(scale=1):
business_plan_output = gr.Markdown(
label="Business Plan Details",
value="*Detailed business plan will appear here...*"
)
with gr.Row():
with gr.Column(scale=1):
flashcards_output = gr.Markdown(
label="π Learning Flashcards",
value="*Industry-specific learning materials will appear here...*"
)
with gr.Column(scale=1):
roadmap_output = gr.Markdown(
label="πΊοΈ Startup Roadmap",
value="*Your startup timeline and milestones will appear here...*"
)
# Connect the generate button
generate_btn.click(
fn=generate_startup_blueprint,
inputs=[startup_name, industry, target_market, problem_statement, solution, value_proposition],
outputs=[summary_output, business_plan_output, flashcards_output, roadmap_output]
)
# Flashcards Only Tab
with gr.TabItem("π Learning Flashcards", id="flashcards"):
gr.Markdown("### π Generate Industry-Specific Learning Materials")
gr.Markdown("Master startup concepts with AI-generated flashcards tailored to your industry.")
with gr.Row():
with gr.Column(scale=2):
flashcard_category = gr.Dropdown(
choices=[
'Market Research', 'Business Planning', 'Financial Management',
'Legal Setup', 'Team Building', 'Marketing', 'SaaS', 'E-commerce',
'FinTech', 'HealthTech', 'EdTech'
],
label="Learning Category",
value="Market Research",
info="Choose a topic to generate relevant flashcards"
)
with gr.Column(scale=1):
flashcard_btn = gr.Button("π Generate Flashcards", variant="primary")
flashcard_only_output = gr.Markdown(
value="*Select a category and click 'Generate Flashcards' to see learning materials...*"
)
flashcard_btn.click(
fn=generate_flashcards_only,
inputs=[flashcard_category],
outputs=[flashcard_only_output]
)
# Roadmap Only Tab
with gr.TabItem("πΊοΈ Startup Roadmap", id="roadmap"):
gr.Markdown("### πΊοΈ Generate Detailed Startup Roadmap")
gr.Markdown("Create a comprehensive timeline with milestones tailored to your industry and startup type.")
with gr.Row():
roadmap_startup_name = gr.Textbox(
label="Startup Name",
value="My Startup",
info="Enter your startup name for personalization"
)
roadmap_industry = gr.Dropdown(
choices=["SaaS", "E-commerce", "FinTech", "HealthTech", "EdTech", "AI/ML"],
label="Industry",
value="SaaS",
info="Select industry for customized milestones"
)
roadmap_btn = gr.Button("πΊοΈ Generate Roadmap", variant="primary")
roadmap_only_output = gr.Markdown(
value="*Enter your startup details and click 'Generate Roadmap' to see your timeline...*"
)
roadmap_btn.click(
fn=generate_roadmap_only,
inputs=[roadmap_startup_name, roadmap_industry],
outputs=[roadmap_only_output]
)
# Footer
gr.Markdown(
"""
---
### π‘ About This Tool
This AI-powered startup blueprint generator uses **Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)** technology with a curated knowledge base of startup best practices, industry insights, and proven frameworks.
**π― Perfect for:**
- First-time entrepreneurs planning their startup
- Business students working on startup projects
- Accelerator participants developing business plans
- Anyone validating and structuring startup ideas
**π§ Technology Stack:** Gradio + ChromaDB + Sentence Transformers + LangChain
**π Knowledge Base:** Covers market research, business planning, funding, legal setup, team building, and marketing strategies.
---
<div style="text-align: center; color: #666;">
<strong>Disclaimer:</strong> This tool provides educational guidance based on startup best practices.
Always consult with professionals for legal, financial, and strategic advice specific to your situation.
</div>
"""
)
# Launch configuration
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Get port from environment (for deployment platforms)
port = int(os.getenv("PORT", 7860))
print(f"""
π AI Startup Roadmap Generator Ready!
π Starting server on port {port}
π RAG system: {"β
Active" if rag_system else "β Fallback mode"}
π Knowledge base: {"β
Loaded" if rag_system and rag_system.collection else "β Empty"}
π Launching application...
""")
# Launch the app
demo.launch(
server_name="0.0.0.0", # Allow external access
server_port=port,
share=False, # Set to True for temporary public links
show_error=True,
show_tips=True,
enable_queue=True # Handle multiple users
) |