📝Short Summary

Jessica started out as a freelance graphic designer, picking up client work through social media and word-of-mouth. She loved having creative freedom, but felt isolated from bigger visions and long-term impact.

Name: Jessica

Age: 27

Location: Sapporo, Japan

Job title: Graphic Designer

📖 Description/Personal Story

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While browsing Reddit, she discovered Next Future, intrigued by a post about creative ownership in decentralized teams. That curiosity led her to the Playbook and “The Orbit” — a place where makers share work and collaborate openly.

She posted a few designs. A founder took notice.

Jessica was invited to advise a small team, then became a Builder, contributing regularly and earning equity. The experience opened her eyes to a new way of working — collaborative, ambitious, and fair.

Eventually, Jessica started her own project within the community. She still supports the team that brought her in, but now leads a vision of her own.

Jessica’s story is one of transformation — from Observer to Contributor to Founder.

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🎯 Goals

• Get meaningful, long-term value
• Connect with other creative, ambitious people
• Gain ownership and recognition for her contributions
• Build a project of her own with real community support

💖 Motivation

• To feel part of something bigger than herself
• To be seen and valued for her work
• To earn equity and take creative risks without needing VC backing
• To grow from Contributor to Founder without corporate red tape

🛠️ Needs

• A clear, accessible path from outsider to owner
• Spaces to share and get feedback on her work
• Transparent systems for joining teams and earning equity
• A supportive, like-minded community

😤 Frustrations

• The gig economy feels transactional and lonely
• Traditional startups are hard to break into without connections
• Unclear paths to long-term creative ownership
• Being undervalued or stuck in “just a designer” roles

💬 Sample Quotes

“I love designing, but I want to actually build something that matters—not just decorate someone else’s idea.”

“I’m not looking for a job — I’m looking for a team, a mission, and a stake.”

🧭 Behavioral Archetype

Choose one or mix:

• [x] The Seeker
• [ ] The Planner
• [x] The Explorer
• [ ] The Skeptic