VentureForge AI 🚀

Revolutionizing Idea-to-Launch with AI-Powered Business Intelligence

VentureForge AI is an innovative platform that transforms your business ideas into comprehensive, investor-ready business plans using advanced AI. From initial concept to detailed financial projections, our AI guides you through every step of the business planning process.

✨ Features

• 🧠 AI-Powered Business Planning: 6 specialized AI modules for complete business development
• 💳 Credit-Based System: Fair usage model with transparent pricing
• 📊 Professional Dashboard: Clean, data-centric interface inspired by Stripe and Linear
• 🔄 Step-by-Step Workflow: Guided journey from idea to investor pitch
• 🔒 Secure: All API keys protected on backend, OAuth authentication
• 📱 Responsive: Works perfectly on desktop and mobile

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• UI Components: Shadcn/UI
• Backend: Next.js API Routes
• Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
• Authentication: NextAuth.js with Google OAuth
• AI: OpenAI GPT-4
• Deployment: Vercel

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• PostgreSQL database
• Google OAuth credentials
• OpenAI API key

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd venture-forge

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables

   cp .env.example .env

   Fill in your environment variables:

   DATABASE_URL="postgresql://username:password@host:port/database"
   NEXTAUTH_URL="http://localhost:3000"
   NEXTAUTH_SECRET="your-secret-key"
   GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID="your-google-client-id"
   GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET="your-google-client-secret"
   OPENAI_API_KEY="your-openai-api-key"

4. Set up the database

   npm run db:generate
   npm run db:migrate

5. Start the development server

   npm run dev

6. Open your browser Navigate to http://localhost:3000

🎯 AI Modules

1. ✨ Idea Spark (5 credits)

Generate 3 unique, viable business ideas based on your input

2. 🔍 Deep Research (10 credits)

Comprehensive market analysis and competitive landscape

3. 📋 Blueprint Architect (15 credits)

Business model formulation and strategic planning

4. 💰 Financial Forecaster (12 credits)

3-year financial projections and funding requirements

5. 🎯 Pitch Perfect (8 credits)

Investor-ready presentation and executive summary

6. 🚀 Go-to-Market (10 credits)

Launch strategy and customer acquisition plan

📊 Credit System

• New users: Start with 25 free credits
• Fair usage: Pay only for what you use
• Transparent pricing: Clear credit costs for each module
• No hidden fees: Credits deducted only after successful generation

🔧 API Endpoints

Projects

• POST /api/projects - Create new project
• GET /api/projects - List user projects
• GET /api/projects/[id] - Get specific project

AI Modules

• POST /api/forge/idea-spark - Generate business ideas
• POST /api/forge/research - Market research analysis
• POST /api/forge/blueprint - Business model creation
• POST /api/forge/financials - Financial projections
• POST /api/forge/pitch - Investor pitch generation
• POST /api/forge/gtm - Go-to-market strategy

🗄️ Database Schema

model User {
  id               String   @id @default(cuid())
  email            String   @unique
  name             String?
  credits          Int      @default(25)
  subscriptionPlan Plan     @default(FREE)
  projects         Project[]
}

model Project {
  id              String @id @default(cuid())
  name            String
  userId          String
  ideaOutput      Json?
  researchOutput  Json?
  blueprintOutput Json?
  financialOutput Json?
  pitchOutput     Json?
  gtmOutput       Json?
}

🚀 Deployment

Vercel (Recommended)

1. Connect your repository to Vercel
2. Set environment variables in Vercel dashboard
3. Deploy automatically on push to main branch

Environment Variables for Production

• DATABASE_URL - Production PostgreSQL connection string
• NEXTAUTH_URL - Your production domain
• NEXTAUTH_SECRET - Secure random string
• GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID - Google OAuth client ID
• GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET - Google OAuth client secret
• OPENAI_API_KEY - OpenAI API key

📈 Development Status

Phase 1 (MVP): ✅ Core infrastructure complete

• Authentication & user management
• Project creation & management
• Idea Spark AI module
• Credit system implementation
• Additional AI modules (in progress)

Phase 2 (Monetization): 🔄 Planned

• Stripe payment integration
• Subscription plans
• React Native mobile app

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our contributing guidelines for details.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🆘 Support

For support, email support@ventureforge.ai or join our Discord community.

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