AICodeRally 3–6–∞ Framework

The AICodeRally 3–6–∞ Framework describes how ideas become apps, how apps become businesses, and how businesses scale into enterprise systems.

3 – Studio app lifecycle (Ideate → Create → Validate)
6 – Edge business operating model (the 6 P's)
∞ – Summit enterprise orchestration extensions

1. Studio – 3 Steps (App Layer)

Goal: Take one idea and turn it into a working, validated app.

Studio follows a light, fast loop:

1. Ideate

Define problem, users, and value.
Identify what "success" looks like for the app.

2. Create

Build the app: UI, flows, basic data structures.
Example artifacts:
- Scope app (requirements and constraints)
- Prototype app (interactive experience)

3. Validate

Test with users or stakeholders.
Collect feedback and refine.
Decide whether to iterate, park, or promote to Edge.

Studio outputs apps, not operating models.

Examples

Taco Scope, Taco Business Case, TacoFinder - Complete app creation cycle
PTA Fundraiser - Event planning and donation tracking
Birthday Planner - Party planning and invitation management
Startup Forge - Business ideation and validation
Future Builders - Youth career exploration

2. Edge – The 6 P's (Business Layer)

Goal: Turn apps into a functioning business operating system.

Edge implements the AICodeRally Edge Operating Model (EOM), based on six universal pillars:

1. People

Roles, teams, collaborators, customers, volunteers.
Permissions and access boundaries.
Example: Staff directory, role management, volunteer coordination

2. Process

Operational workflows and task flows.
How work is requested, executed, reviewed, and completed.
Example: Service delivery workflows, approval processes, task management

3. Products / Programs / Offers

What the organization delivers: services, programs, engagement types, packages.
Standardization and repeatability for each offering.
Example: Service catalog, program definitions, package pricing

4. Performance

KPIs, dashboards, and analytics.
How leadership sees progress, health, and impact.
Example: Impact dashboards, financial reports, donor analytics

5. Pipeline

Leads, donors, clients, opportunities.
Lifecycle from awareness to engagement to retention.
Example: Donor pipeline, client acquisition, volunteer recruitment

6. Platform

Enabling tools: CRM, billing, communication, scheduling, automation.
Integrations, workflows, and glue systems.
Example: Email automation, calendar sync, payment processing

Edge Solutions

Edge solutions (like npEdge, Designer Biz Kit, Brand Hub, BHG Edge) are vertical implementations of the 6 P's.

npEdge - Nonprofit operating system (donors, programs, impact tracking)
Designer Biz Kit - Creative studio operations (clients, projects, billing)
Brand Hub - Brand and marketing operations (campaigns, assets, analytics)
BHG Edge - SPM practice management (clients, engagements, governance)

Edge outputs a Business OS.

3. Summit – ∞ Extensions (Enterprise Layer)

Goal: Orchestrate multiple businesses, systems, and data sources at an enterprise level.

Summit builds on the 6 P's but extends them with enterprise-grade concerns ("Summit Zones"):

1. Governance

Policies, approvals, compliance, versioning, risk.
Example: Multi-entity approval workflows, compliance tracking, audit trails

2. Scale

Multi-team, multi-unit, multi-region structures.
Rollouts across departments or geographies.
Example: Regional franchises, department hierarchies, multi-brand portfolios

3. Integration

Cross-system data flows, API meshes, unified models.
Linking AICodeRally with ERPs, CRMs, HRIS, and more.
Example: ERP integration, unified customer data platform, API orchestration

4. Intelligence

AI agents, automation, predictive models.
Guardrails and oversight for automated decisions.
Example: Predictive analytics, AI-powered recommendations, automated workflows

5. Strategy

Enterprise performance, OKRs, transformation programs.
Alignment between exec goals and ground reality.
Example: Executive dashboards, strategic planning, transformation roadmaps

6. Change

Rollout planning, training, adoption, feedback loops.
Example: Change management programs, training curricula, adoption metrics

Summit Solutions

Summit solutions (e.g., Summit SPM Governance) treat Edge solutions and modules as building blocks and add enterprise orchestration on top.

Summit SPM Governance - Multi-practice SPM governance and compliance

Summit outputs Enterprise Orchestration.

4. How the Layers Relate

Studio → App

One idea becomes one app.
Fast, iterative, low overhead.
Timeline: Days to weeks

Edge → Business

One or more apps become a business operating system.
Structured around the 6 P's.
Timeline: Weeks to months

Summit → Enterprise

Multiple Edge systems and data sources are orchestrated.
Governed, integrated, and scaled.
Timeline: Months to years

Example: TacoFinder Journey

Studio Phase:

Taco Scope - Define the problem (taco discovery)
Taco Business Case - Validate market opportunity
TacoFinder Prototype - Build consumer app MVP

Edge Phase (Future):

TacoEdge - Operator OS for taquerias
- People: Staff, shifts, vendors
- Process: Order fulfillment, inventory management
- Products: Menu items, specials, catering packages
- Performance: Sales analytics, customer satisfaction
- Pipeline: Customer acquisition, loyalty programs
- Platform: POS integration, delivery apps, marketing tools

Summit Phase (Future):

Multi-City Taco Ecosystem
- Governance: Brand standards, franchise compliance
- Scale: Multi-location operations, regional management
- Integration: Unified ordering, supply chain orchestration
- Intelligence: Demand forecasting, menu optimization
- Strategy: Market expansion, franchise growth
- Change: Training programs, rollout management

5. Why This Framework Matters

✅ Aligns technical architecture with business reality. ✅ Keeps roles clear:

Studio for app creation.
Edge for business operations.
Summit for enterprise orchestration.

✅ Provides a consulting-grade narrative for clients, partners, and internal teams. ✅ Forms the backbone for Edge/Summit solutions, Showcase storytelling, and franchise training.

6. Application in Practice

For Developers

Use this framework to understand where your work lives:

Studio apps should not become business OS components.
Edge solutions should not duplicate modules.
Summit solutions should not reimplement Edge logic.

Example Decision Tree:

Is this a single-purpose app?
  → YES: Studio (e.g., studio-taco-scope)
  → NO: Continue

Does it manage business operations?
  → YES: Edge (e.g., edge-npedge)
  → NO: Continue

Does it orchestrate multiple businesses?
  → YES: Summit (e.g., summit-spm-governance)

For Product/Strategy

Use this to position offerings to different customer segments:

Studio: Community, youth, creators
- Pricing: Free or low-cost
- Support: Self-service, community
- Complexity: Low
Edge: SMBs, nonprofits, agencies
- Pricing: Monthly subscription
- Support: Onboarding, email/chat
- Complexity: Medium
Summit: Enterprises, multi-unit organizations
- Pricing: Enterprise contracts
- Support: Dedicated CSM, custom implementation
- Complexity: High

For AI Agents

When creating new artifacts, respect tier boundaries:

Studio: studio-* IDs, 3-step methodology
Edge: edge-* IDs, 6 P's framework
Summit: summit-* IDs, ∞ extensions

Do not mix tier concerns (e.g., governance logic in Studio).

7. Visual Summary

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Studio (3 Steps)                                       │
│  ─────────────────                                      │
│  Ideate → Create → Validate                             │
│  Output: Apps                                           │
│  Examples: TacoFinder, PTA Fundraiser, Birthday Planner │
│                                                         │
│  ↓                                                      │
│                                                         │
│  Edge (6 P's)                                           │
│  ─────────────                                          │
│  People · Process · Products · Performance              │
│  Pipeline · Platform                                    │
│  Output: Business OS                                    │
│  Examples: npEdge, Designer Biz Kit, Brand Hub          │
│                                                         │
│  ↓                                                      │
│                                                         │
│  Summit (∞ Extensions)                                  │
│  ──────────────────────                                 │
│  Governance · Scale · Integration                       │
│  Intelligence · Strategy · Change                       │
│  Output: Enterprise Orchestration                       │
│  Examples: Summit SPM Governance                        │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

8. Tier Comparison Table

| Aspect | Studio (3) | Edge (6) | Summit (∞) | |--------|-----------|----------|------------| | Focus | Single app | Business operations | Enterprise orchestration | | Output | App | Business OS | Enterprise platform | | Methodology | 3 steps | 6 P's | ∞ extensions | | Customers | Community, creators | SMBs, nonprofits | Enterprises | | Timeline | Days-weeks | Weeks-months | Months-years | | Complexity | Low | Medium | High | | ID Prefix | studio- | edge- | summit- | | Example | TacoFinder | npEdge | Summit SPM Governance |