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<strong>Business</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> 2024<br />
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Volume I<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong><br />
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www.ceedtech.io<br />
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$1.2T Yet<br />
The annual amount<br />
the faith sector<br />
contributes to the<br />
economy<br />
most people and orgs are lost on how to<br />
move together or solve problems at the scale<br />
society actually needs.<br />
Empowerment. Community. Creativity.<br />
Compassion.<br />
By removing barriers, we<br />
enhance what churches<br />
and individuals are already<br />
driven to accomplish,<br />
enabling them to invest in<br />
their community and care<br />
more effectively.<br />
At the heart of our mission<br />
is the value of community<br />
– fostering deep connections<br />
within neighborhoods<br />
through technology-enabled<br />
outreach and engagement.<br />
We are committed to<br />
continuous creativity, ensuring<br />
that the repurposing<br />
of existing technologies<br />
meets the evolving<br />
needs of Christian ministry<br />
and community service.<br />
Our technology serves as<br />
a bridge for compassion,<br />
enabling and amplifying<br />
acts of kindness and<br />
mercy ministry through<br />
practical, impactful digital<br />
solutions.<br />
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executive summary<br />
Empowering Faith in Action: <strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong>'<br />
Digital Solutions for Community Outreach and<br />
Mobilization<br />
Purpose<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong> pioneers the fusion of<br />
modernity and faith, empowering not just<br />
churches and nonprofits but every individual<br />
believer to enact positive change within their<br />
communities.<br />
Product/Service<br />
We offer a comprehensive suite of digital<br />
tools tailored to enhance the operational<br />
efficiency of faith-based organizations and<br />
individual Christians. Our services include<br />
leader development systems, resource<br />
allocation platforms, digital outreach<br />
programs, and smart logistics for<br />
neighborhood engagement and mercy<br />
ministries.<br />
Market Opportunity<br />
We target the untapped potential within the<br />
faith-based digital transformation space,<br />
providing solutions that cater to the unique<br />
needs of Christian communities and the<br />
individuals within them.<br />
<strong>Business</strong> Model<br />
Our business model is centered around three<br />
primary revenue streams.<br />
1. Subscription Services: Developing a<br />
proprietary platform with diverse<br />
subscription options tailored to different<br />
needs within the faith community.<br />
2. Capacity Contracting: Providing expert CX<br />
contractors to other faith tech<br />
consultancies.<br />
3. Consulting Services: Offering specialized,<br />
white-glove analysis and strategic<br />
planning for ministries and religious<br />
organizations, aligning their goals with<br />
effective technological solutions.<br />
Strategy<br />
Our core strategy revolves around harnessing<br />
and enhancing existing, proven technologies<br />
to avoid the inefficiencies of reinventing the<br />
wheel. This approach allows for rapid<br />
deployment and user adoption, leveraging<br />
familiar platforms while introducing<br />
innovative functionalities tailored to our<br />
clients' missions.<br />
Target Market<br />
Our primary customers are faith-based<br />
organizations of all sizes that are looking to<br />
leverage technology for better community<br />
interaction and operational efficiency.<br />
Secondary markets include non-profit<br />
organizations and other community groups<br />
that share similar mobilization and<br />
engagement needs.<br />
Financial Projections<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong> forecasts steady growth<br />
with the potential to break even within the first<br />
several years. Initial funding will be directed<br />
towards product development, market<br />
research, and establishing key partnerships.<br />
Profitability is projected through expanding<br />
our customer base and scaling up our service<br />
offerings.<br />
Funding Requirements<br />
We are seeking an initial investment to cover<br />
startup costs, including product development,<br />
marketing, and staffing. This investment will<br />
fuel our go-to-market strategy and help<br />
establish <strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong> as a leader in<br />
technology solutions for faith-based<br />
communities.
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interview with our ceo<br />
What inspired you to start<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong>?<br />
The spark for <strong>Ceed</strong><br />
<strong>Technologies</strong> was the<br />
desire to empower churches<br />
and individual Christians<br />
with tools that catalyze<br />
personal ministry and<br />
outreach, fostering community<br />
renewal at the grassroots<br />
level. We're passionate<br />
about providing the<br />
tools that mobilize believers<br />
to become active agents<br />
of compassion and<br />
transformation in their neighborhoods.<br />
How does <strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong><br />
stand out in the<br />
market of digital solutions<br />
for churches?<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong> differentiates<br />
itself in the market by<br />
focusing on the individual<br />
believer's journey, equipping<br />
them with solutions that enhance<br />
their ability to serve and<br />
connect within their local<br />
contexts. Our unique suite of<br />
tools is designed to not just<br />
support church operations,<br />
but to invigorate community<br />
outreach and compassion<br />
ministries at the individual<br />
level.<br />
Can you describe the core<br />
technology or service that<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong> offers?<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong> is a<br />
customer experience (CX)<br />
company specializing in<br />
digital solutions for the faith<br />
community. Our focus is on<br />
enhancing interactions within<br />
various faith-based organizations<br />
by integrating modern<br />
technology with traditional<br />
spiritual experiences.<br />
We aim to create a<br />
seamless user experience<br />
(UX) layer that reduces<br />
friction in digital interactions,<br />
fostering closer community<br />
bonds.<br />
What do you see as the<br />
biggest challenge facing<br />
churches today in terms of<br />
technology, and how does<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong> address<br />
it?<br />
The principal challenge we<br />
see is reducing friction for<br />
individual Christians to effectively<br />
amplify their personal<br />
ministry efforts without<br />
feeling overwhelmed by<br />
complexity or scale. <strong>Ceed</strong><br />
<strong>Technologies</strong> directly tackles<br />
this by creating usercentric<br />
solutions that simplify<br />
personal involvement<br />
in community outreach<br />
and compassion ministries,<br />
making tech work for the<br />
ministry, not against it.<br />
What is the long-term<br />
vision for <strong>Ceed</strong><br />
<strong>Technologies</strong>?<br />
For <strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong>, the<br />
horizon is set on creating a<br />
future where every Christian<br />
is equipped with the resources<br />
to initiate and participate<br />
in community outreach<br />
and compassion ministries<br />
effectively. Our long-term<br />
goal is to see neighborhoods<br />
transformed through the<br />
mobilized efforts of individuals<br />
powered by our technology,<br />
with <strong>Ceed</strong> as a catalyst<br />
for enduring, faith-driven<br />
community renewal.<br />
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management board<br />
Nathan Ivey<br />
CEO / Company<br />
President<br />
Nathan is a visionary known for<br />
his collaborative leadership<br />
and organizational skills. He<br />
holds 18 years experience leading<br />
mercy ministry at the local<br />
church level as well as a prior<br />
career in mergers & acquisitions.<br />
Corey Unger<br />
Chief Strategy Officer<br />
Corey combines deep technological<br />
expertise with a sharp<br />
eye for strategic planning and<br />
innovation, driving sustainable<br />
growth and pioneering<br />
solutions at <strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong>.<br />
Scott McReynolds<br />
Operations and<br />
Logistics<br />
Scott is Past Founder and CEO<br />
of Material Handling Systems<br />
(MHS), now Fortina, a $3B<br />
world-wide logistics company<br />
with a heart for community<br />
renewal and the local church.<br />
Our staff is our biggest value.<br />
At <strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong>, our staff is our most invaluable asset,<br />
embodying a unique blend of technical expertise and a<br />
profound understanding of the church ecosystem. Their<br />
diverse backgrounds in technology, ministry, and community<br />
work converge to create a team uniquely equipped to<br />
address the nuanced needs of faith-based organizations.<br />
This deep-rooted comprehension of the church's dynamics<br />
and challenges enables us to develop solutions that are not<br />
only technologically advanced but also resonate with the<br />
heart of community service. It's this exceptional blend of skills<br />
and empathy that fuels our mission, making our team an<br />
indispensable part of our success.<br />
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Our benchmarks are set not just in<br />
numbers, but in lives touched,<br />
communities transformed, and services<br />
joyfully rendered.<br />
Idea & Project <strong>Business</strong> Goals <strong>Business</strong> Markets<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong> emerges<br />
from the idea that technology<br />
should be an enabler, not a<br />
barrier, to individual and<br />
collective ministry.<br />
Our project is designed to<br />
modernize the engagement of<br />
faith-based individuals and<br />
organizations with their<br />
communities by providing a<br />
platform and consulting<br />
services that are as intuitive as<br />
it is powerful. We are creating<br />
solutions that resonate with the<br />
user's innate desire to serve,<br />
streamlining processes and<br />
interactions to make service a<br />
joy.<br />
To harness digital innovation to<br />
empower 10,000 individual<br />
believers with the tools for<br />
community service within the<br />
first two years.<br />
To partner with 250 churches<br />
and nonprofits, enhancing their<br />
outreach capabilities and<br />
fostering vibrant community<br />
ecosystems within two years.<br />
To expand our market<br />
presence, achieving a 30%<br />
annual growth rate by<br />
penetrating untapped regions<br />
and diversifying our service<br />
offerings.<br />
Individual Believers: Providing<br />
personalized digital<br />
empowerment tools for<br />
grassroots community service<br />
and personal ministry<br />
engagement.<br />
Churches of All Sizes: From<br />
small local congregations to<br />
large multi-site churches,<br />
offering scalable solutions for<br />
community management and<br />
outreach.<br />
Nonprofit Sector: Collaborating<br />
with faith-based nonprofits for<br />
digital solutions that streamline<br />
operations and enhance<br />
mission delivery.<br />
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line of business and<br />
competencies<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong>'<br />
competencies in digital<br />
platform development,<br />
customer experience<br />
specialization, and<br />
strategic consulting form<br />
the backbone of our<br />
business.<br />
These competencies allow<br />
us to offer comprehensive,<br />
tailored solutions that meet<br />
the specific needs of faithbased<br />
organizations,<br />
empowering them to thrive<br />
in a digital-centric world.<br />
Digital<br />
Platform<br />
Development<br />
Customer<br />
Experience (CX)<br />
Specialization<br />
Strategic<br />
Consulting and<br />
Analysis<br />
Our core competency lies in the<br />
development of a proprietary digital<br />
platform tailored for faith communities.<br />
This platform encompasses a range of<br />
tools and features, including<br />
neighborhood assessments, sentiment<br />
analysis, and digitally augmented<br />
leadership development tools. We focus<br />
on creating an intuitive, user-friendly<br />
interface that facilitates seamless<br />
interactions and effective community<br />
management.<br />
We excel in crafting exceptional customer<br />
experiences specifically designed for<br />
faith-based organizations. Our team<br />
comprises experts in CX who understand<br />
the unique dynamics of faith<br />
communities. We provide capacity<br />
contracting services, offering our CX<br />
expertise to other tech consultancies. This<br />
involves training, guiding, and<br />
implementing CX strategies that resonate<br />
with the spiritual and communal aspects<br />
of faith organizations.<br />
The third pillar of our competency is in<br />
providing specialized consulting services.<br />
This includes data-driven insights from<br />
our platform's analytics, personalized<br />
technology roadmaps, and ongoing<br />
support to ensure the successful<br />
implementation of these strategies. Our<br />
consulting services are characterized by<br />
a white-glove approach, ensuring<br />
detailed attention and customization for<br />
each client.<br />
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mobilization<br />
More than<br />
vision. It´s a<br />
drive & passion.<br />
It's this blend of unwavering<br />
passion and<br />
ambitious drive that sets<br />
us apart, turning our<br />
vision into impactful<br />
realities.<br />
Embedded within our DNA is an<br />
unwavering commitment to catalyze<br />
real and transformative change in the<br />
lives of individuals and communities.<br />
This commitment propels us beyond<br />
ordinary limits, forging a unique<br />
identity that combines unyielding<br />
strength with unwavering<br />
compassion. Our technology is a<br />
powerful and empathetic solution<br />
driven by a resolute purpose to make<br />
a lasting impact.<br />
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business timeline<br />
Time<br />
Q1/Q2<br />
2024<br />
Q3/Q4<br />
2024<br />
Q1/Q2<br />
2025<br />
Q3/Q4<br />
2025<br />
Research<br />
Concept Development Period<br />
Design<br />
Design and Development Period<br />
Marketing<br />
Test and Analysis Period<br />
Go Live<br />
Correction<br />
Project Approval<br />
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Our Challenge<br />
As a leading CX technology<br />
company, we are excited to<br />
embrace the challenge presented<br />
by Seed to Oaks: the transformation<br />
of the Neighbor-hood 360º<br />
Assessment from an analog to a<br />
digitally-enhanced tool. This venture<br />
aims to revolutionize how users<br />
connect with and serve their<br />
communities, turning every interaction<br />
into an opportunity for deeper<br />
understanding and impactful service.<br />
Our goal is to craft a digital<br />
experience that not only simplifies<br />
data collection and analysis but<br />
also enriches the user's journey as<br />
they forge meaningful, serviceoriented<br />
bonds within their community.<br />
Case<br />
Study_<br />
2024<br />
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Interaction & Visit Tracker<br />
Easily mark houses - including prayers, insights, feedback and<br />
conversations from residents.<br />
>> Observation & Documentation<br />
Visually and audibly document interactions by capturing and<br />
upload photos, note observations.<br />
>> Community & Asset Surveys<br />
Gain insights into the needs, beliefs, and preferences of your<br />
neighborhood.<br />
>> Analytics & Reporting Dashboard<br />
Curated insights to optimize outreach strategies, ensuring greater<br />
community impact.<br />
Modernizing the Mission with Existing<br />
<strong>Technologies</strong><br />
Modernizing the mission involves harnessing the power of existing<br />
technologies to enhance outreach, streamline operations, and<br />
amplify impact.<br />
Enhanced Community<br />
Engagement<br />
Lasting Authentic<br />
Connections<br />
In-depth Community<br />
Insights<br />
Advanced Church<br />
Mission Achievement<br />
Prototype.<br />
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case study 2024<br />
Empowering City Leaders Globally<br />
Challenge<br />
Solution<br />
In the digital age, city leaders<br />
face challenges due to the lack<br />
of integrated tools combining<br />
theological insights, leadership<br />
principles, and holistic<br />
strategies. The absence of a<br />
comprehensive solution hinders<br />
their vision for a transformed<br />
city, accentuating the urgent<br />
need for a robust, accessible<br />
toolset to navigate evolving<br />
urban demands.<br />
Empowering city leaders, City<br />
Compass 360˚ offers a<br />
revolutionary toolkit, blending<br />
insights from renowned sources,<br />
interactive learning, and<br />
personalized growth strategies.<br />
Positioned at the forefront, our<br />
solutions meet immediate<br />
needs and position leaders for<br />
success in navigating the<br />
complexities of the digital age,<br />
ensuring transformative urban<br />
outcomes.<br />
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financial plan and investment<br />
Market Expansion Ratios<br />
Strategic Financial Pathway: A<br />
Compassionate Investment <strong>Plan</strong><br />
User Growth Metrics<br />
Technology Development<br />
Scales<br />
Community Impact<br />
Indices<br />
Investment is more than just capital; it's a partnership that nurtures<br />
innovation and shared success. At <strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong>, we value the<br />
commitment of our investors, understanding that behind every<br />
contribution lies a vision for a better, more connected community of<br />
faith.<br />
Your investment will empower a movement where technology meets<br />
faith, creating ripples of positive change across communities<br />
worldwide.<br />
Together, we will pave a way for transformative digital ministry.<br />
Investments for<br />
2024 Financial<br />
Split<br />
65%<br />
Startup Cost<br />
Foundation<br />
Investment<br />
35%<br />
Production<br />
Product Development<br />
Drive<br />
Seed Capital<br />
Allocation<br />
Core Technology<br />
Outlay<br />
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contact us for more<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong>.<br />
Step into the future with us at <strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong>,<br />
where every digital tool is a path to stronger faith<br />
communities and every click can echo with<br />
purpose. If you're ready to amplify your ministry,<br />
deepen connections, and witness the growth of<br />
your community through the lens of innovation,<br />
we invite you to reach out. Let's plant the seeds of<br />
transformation together. Contact us to explore the<br />
potential, sow the vision, and cultivate a future<br />
where technology and faith bloom in unity.<br />
Your belief in our<br />
mission fuels our<br />
journey toward digital<br />
empowerment in<br />
faith communities.<br />
Thank you for joining<br />
us in this<br />
transformative<br />
endeavor.<br />
Nathan Ivey, CEO<br />
Company Name :<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong> <strong>Technologies</strong><br />
Company Address<br />
710 East Broadway, Louisville,<br />
KY 40202<br />
info@ceedtechnologies.com<br />
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BUSINESSPLAN<br />
Company Name :<br />
<strong>Ceed</strong><br />
<strong>Technologies</strong><br />
Company Address<br />
710 East Broadway<br />
Louisville, KY 40202<br />
info@ceedtech.io
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