The SkinnyCowboy.ai Startup Journey
From Listening to Leading
Problem Discovery — Listening
In early 2025 we validated real-world O&M pain points directly from technicians. Every truck roll and repeated outage revealed hidden costs and untapped insight. This phase set our foundation: fix faster, prevent smarter, and measure every gain.
Concept Architecture — Designing
By summer, the OpenRoper ecosystem took shape...a framework connecting strategy to field execution. We built the foundation for Compass, Blueprint, TrailMap, FieldAssistant, and StrategyBuilder and launched the SkinnyCowboy.ai brand.
Pre-Pilot Validation — Ground-Truthing
We’re now sharing our PRFAQ (PressRelease + FAQ) and vision directly with operators to confirm value fit and shape early design-partner pilots. Every conversation refines what matters most: outcomes that reduce downtime and prove ROI in the field.
Timeline
Currently in pre-pilot validation; testing our vision with O&M operators before MLP (Minimum Lovable Product) build.
MLP & Pilot Stage — Building
Next we’ll deploy the OpenRoper FieldAssistant for the first time...quantifying MTTR, uptime gains, and dollarized ROI across early-adopter fleets. This is where ideas turn into measurable results.
Product-Market Fit — Scaling
Pilot outcomes evolve into repeatable contracts and measurable Prevention Credits. This is where we prove that uptime can be standardized, quantified, and traded as value.
Governance & Expansion — Leading
With success comes scale. StrategyBuilder and the PX Ledger will form the governance backbone for AI-driven solar O&M, helping fleets capture uptime economics and standardize operational excellence.
Our Current Stage
We’re currently in pre-pilot validation, testing our vision with O&M operators before MLP (Minimum Lovable Product) build. Each insight brings us closer to proving that solar O&M can be smarter, faster, and more profitable; for everyone in the field.
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