Fabren
Founder OS by FabrenDemo workspace: revenue, content, ops, docs, security
Slack command centerApproval-first autonomyRentamac.io ready

Founder OS demo workspace.

A private AI back office that a founder can message in Slack to research, draft, organize, create reports, prep content, manage follow-up, and trigger Codex-style execution.

Slack task intakeonline
Founder

@FounderOS research these 20 firms and draft outreach. Do not send.

Founder OS

Routing to research + sales agents. I will create drafts and request approval.

Founder OS

9 high-fit leads found. Outreach drafts are ready in the approval queue.

18
Tasks routed today

9 research, 5 content, 4 ops

11
Drafts awaiting approval

No external sends enabled

7
Workflows running

Daily brief, leads, content, reports

92%
Connector health

1 integration needs reauth

Daily founder brief

Today needs approval, follow-up, and one decision.

Approve or edit 9 outreach drafts before 3pm.

Ledgerwise Tax replied. Founder follow-up recommended today.

HubSpot request needs secure authorization and write-scope decision.

Finance forecast is ready for internal review only.

Brief API

GET /api/founder-os/brief

Generated from current tasks, approvals, artifacts, connector alerts, and workflow notes.

Workflow runs

What the workspace did today

Lead research + outreach

waiting for approval

12 founder-led agencies researched, 9 fit scores, 9 outreach drafts.

08:42
Slack task
External send

Daily founder brief

completed

Top 3 priorities, 6 stuck follow-ups, 4 approvals.

07:00
Cron
Internal summary

Content idea to LinkedIn draft

waiting for approval

5 LinkedIn drafts from founder note about managed AI workspaces.

09:18
Slack note
Social posting

Finance model refresh

completed

12-month forecast draft and cash runway summary.

10:05
Uploaded CSV
Finance draft

HubSpot connector request

needs fabren

Connector ticket created. Requested scopes mapped to CRM workflow.

10:31
Slack task
Integration write access

Landing page copy patch

review ready

Patch prepared for pricing wording and SEO metadata.

11:12
Code task
Production deploy

Default setup catalog

Six repeatable installs we can sell, demo, and spin up.

Each package has a buyer, first workflow, connector stack, demo prompts, proof outputs, and approval risks. The default install stays the same underneath; the entry point changes to match the founder's biggest bottleneck.

Standard

Founder OS Standard

A private AI command center that handles research, drafts, reports, task routing, content ideas, inbox prep, and internal tooling through approval-first workflows.

First workflow

lead research outreach

Proof outputs

Prospect research packOutreach draft queueContent draftsPipeline report

Demo prompt

Research these 10 prospects, score fit, and draft outreach. Do not send.

slackbrowser-researchgoogle-drivegoogle-sheetsgmail
Sales

Sales Follow-Up Engine

A managed research and follow-up workspace that turns lead lists into account briefs, fit scores, draft emails, reminders, and weekly pipeline reports.

First workflow

lead research outreach

Proof outputs

Lead fit scoresProspect briefsDraft follow-up emailsCRM/spreadsheet update preview

Demo prompt

Take these leads, research each company, and rank who I should contact first.

slackbrowser-researchgoogle-sheetsgmailhubspot
Content

Content Growth Engine

A founder-led content workspace that turns notes, calls, research, Reddit patterns, and saved ideas into approved LinkedIn, X, newsletter, and blog drafts.

First workflow

content draft

Proof outputs

Idea bankLinkedIn draftsX draftsNewsletter outline

Demo prompt

Find 20 content ideas from this niche and turn the best 5 into LinkedIn drafts.

slackbrowser-researchgoogle-drivegoogle-sheetslinkedin
Ops/EA

Ops And EA Command Center

A managed executive assistant and operations workspace that converts Slack, notes, docs, emails, and meetings into tasks, summaries, reminders, and decision queues.

First workflow

project assistant

Proof outputs

Daily briefTask listFollow-up queueSOP draft

Demo prompt

Turn this messy meeting note into tasks, owners, deadlines, and follow-ups.

slackbrowser-researchgoogle-drivegoogle-sheetsgmail
Finance

Finance And Reporting Desk

A finance-prep and reporting workspace that updates models, drafts reports, highlights anomalies, and prepares bookkeeping questions while keeping money movement and filings blocked.

First workflow

finance model

Proof outputs

Updated modelRunway summaryBookkeeping prep listFinance review gate

Demo prompt

Update this 12-month model from the latest CSV and summarize runway.

slackbrowser-researchgoogle-drivegoogle-sheetspdf-artifacts
Code

Technical Founder Workbench

A managed Codex workspace for internal tools, scripts, landing pages, data cleanup, docs, QA, and deployment previews, with code review and deploy approval built in.

First workflow

code internal tool

Proof outputs

Patch planBranch/PR workflow previewTest checklistDeploy approval gate

Demo prompt

Plan a small dashboard for this weekly lead report and create the implementation checklist.

slackbrowser-researchgoogle-drivegoogle-sheetsgithub

Catalog API

Use this endpoint to generate the package, blueprint, connector set, proof outputs, and demo prompts before a sales call or pilot install.

GET /api/founder-os/default-setups?setup=founder-os-standard

Pilot readiness

Start with one workflow, not every connector.

The first paid pilot should not depend on the whole tool stack being live. This plan separates week-one required connectors from manual fallbacks and later scope, so the sales workflow can move without pretending Gmail, HubSpot, and every Google surface are already connected.

Sales Follow-Up Engine

Lead research + outreach draft

1/3 ready

Do not start the controlled pilot until required week-one connectors are configured or explicitly replaced with approved intake/fallback paths.

Run Lead research + outreach draft only.

Lead source connected or imported

Top 20 prospects enriched

Follow-up drafts ready

Pipeline report delivered

GET /api/founder-os/default-setups/pilot-readiness?setup=sales-follow-up-engine

Connector decisions

Required, fallback, or later.

2 week-one gaps

Gmail

manual fallback okmissing

Gmail helps the package but does not have to block the first controlled pilot.

Fallback

Use exported/sample threads or founder-pasted thread snippets; keep reply drafts internal.

Google Sheets

required week 1missing

Google Sheets is part of the minimum week-one path for Sales Follow-Up Engine.

Fallback

Use CSV upload/export or a copied demo sheet until live Sheets OAuth is granted.

Slack

required week 1missing

Slack is part of the minimum week-one path for Sales Follow-Up Engine.

Fallback

Use /api/founder-os/tasks or dashboard task intake if Slack app install is delayed.

Browser Research

required week 1not required

Browser Research is part of the minimum week-one path for Sales Follow-Up Engine.

HubSpot

manual fallback okmissing

HubSpot helps the package but does not have to block the first controlled pilot.

Fallback

Use Google Sheets lead queue until HubSpot scopes and fields are approved.

Default modules

The reusable setup we clone per client.

Founder OS starts broad in the demo, then a client launch begins with one workflow live first. Modules are config-driven so the same engine can become Accountant OS, Ecommerce Ops OS, or Law Firm Ops OS.

MVP

Command Center

Daily brief, priorities, approvals, workflow activity, and system health in one place.

MVP

Slack Task Intake

Founder sends tasks in Slack. Founder OS classifies, routes, asks clarifying questions, and reports back.

MVP

Research Desk

Browser research, source capture, competitor scans, Reddit review mining, and prospect briefs.

MVP

Sales And Outreach

Lead research, fit scoring, outreach drafts, follow-up dates, and approval before sending.

MVP

Content Engine

Ideas, LinkedIn drafts, X/Twitter drafts, newsletters, post variants, and content calendar.

Next

Docs, Sheets, Decks

Create Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, reports, and financial model drafts.

Later

Design Desk

Canva-ready briefs, social creative copy, brand-kit prompts, and eventually direct Canva automation.

Next

Finance Prep

Forecasts, runway summaries, revenue reports, budget models, and bookkeeping prep with approval gates.

Next

Code And Internal Tools

Codex prepares scripts, dashboards, landing page edits, internal tools, and docs. Review before deploy.

Later

Hiring Assistant

Job descriptions, sourcing lists, interview scorecards, candidate summaries, and human-owned decisions.

Default setup

A productized install, not a blank consulting project.

Sell the first workflow, install the OS underneath it, then expand monthly.

Spin-up plan

From demo to first live workflow

Day 0
Fabren + Founder

Pick the first workflow

One revenue, content, inbox, reporting, or ops workflow selected with success criteria.

Day 1
Fabren

Provision workspace

Rentamac.io runtime, database, env vars, healthcheck, logs, and private URL.

Day 1
Fabren

Install default modules

Command Center, Slack intake, approval queue, audit log, knowledge base, and integration registry.

Day 2
Fabren + Founder

Load founder context

Offer, ICP, voice, examples, pricing rules, forbidden claims, and SOPs loaded.

Day 2
Fabren + Founder

Connect first systems

Slack plus one source system: Sheets, Gmail, Drive, HubSpot, Notion, or CSV import.

Day 3
Fabren

Run demo data and first real task

Seed data cleared or isolated, first live workflow run logged, approval gate checked.

Connector stack

Connect the minimum system first.

Gmail

pilot

Read threads and create drafts only. Sending stays disabled until explicit approval rules exist.

oauth / level 3

Outlook / Microsoft 365

expansion

Same as Gmail: triage and draft first, send later only with approval rules.

oauth / level 3

Google Calendar

expansion

Use for briefs and reminders. Creating or moving events requires client-specific rules.

oauth / level 2

Google Drive

pilot

Start with a dedicated Founder OS folder rather than broad Drive access.

oauth / level 2

Google Sheets

pilot

Use as the first CRM/reporting fallback before deeper system integrations.

oauth / level 2

Google Slides

expansion

Create draft decks only. Founder reviews before client/external sharing.

oauth / level 1

PDF Artifacts

expansion

Generate internal report PDFs and reviewed deliverables.

manual / level 1

Slack

pilot

Slack can create tasks and post status replies. Approval buttons come after the base intake works.

oauth / level 1

Founder use cases

Default workflows map to real founder jobs.

expansionL3

Tweeting / X Drafts

Hooks, post drafts, thread option, approval item.

expansionL3

Content Posting

Content calendar, draft posts, approval queue.

pilotL1

Content Ideas

Idea bank with hooks, angles, and source notes.

pilotL0

Reddit Research

Source-linked pain pattern report.

laterL3

Reddit Posting

Suggested reply only; founder posts manually unless rules are explicitly approved.

expansionL3

LinkedIn Research And Posting

Research notes, hooks, LinkedIn drafts, approval queue.

laterL3

Contact Form Filling

Form copy and target URLs. Submission requires explicit approval.

pilotL1

Design Briefs

Creative brief, copy variants, asset checklist.

laterL1

Canva Production

Canva-ready instructions first; direct creation after connector is reliable.

Readiness package

One command tells us if the demo workspace is ready.

This is the operator layer for repeatable delivery: what is safe to demo, what still needs credentials, and which proof checks must pass before we show or hand over a Founder OS.

Spin-up contract

Install order for Rentamac.io

1

Provision Rentamac.io runtime, database, logs, healthcheck, and private workspace URL.

2

Install command center, Slack intake, approval queue, artifact studio, and audit store.

3

Load founder context: offer, ICP, voice, content examples, claims, pricing, and no-go rules.

4

Enable browser research and one low-risk source system such as Google Sheets, Drive, or CSV import.

5

Connect Slack with signed requests, then route one real founder workflow through approvals.

npm run founder-os:smokeGET /api/founder-os/readiness

Capability checks

Safe to demo, clear on what needs config.

13 demo-ready areas

Workspace command center and task router

demo ready

Wire the private Rentamac.io workspace URL and client-specific dashboard data.

/founder-os-demo

Browser research and source-linked packs

demo ready

Add live browser/account rules for each source before posting, messaging, or submitting.

/api/founder-os/research/pack

Gmail/Outlook triage and reply drafts

needs config

Configure OAuth in read/draft mode; sending stays behind explicit approval.

/api/founder-os/email/triage

Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, and knowledge base outputs

needs config

Create a dedicated Founder OS Drive folder and enable file creation scopes.

/api/founder-os/docs/pack

X, LinkedIn, Reddit, newsletter, and content queue

demo ready

Keep posting/manual-send disabled until channel-specific approval rules are agreed.

/api/founder-os/social/drafts

Sales outreach and contact form preparation

demo ready

Add prospect source lists and founder-approved outreach voice examples.

/api/founder-os/contact-forms/drafts

Design briefs and Canva-ready production

needs config

Use briefs first; enable Canva MCP/API only after a reliable brand-kit workflow exists.

/api/founder-os/design/briefs

Finance models, reporting, and bookkeeping prep

demo ready

Keep outputs internal until founder/Fabren finance review is complete.

/api/founder-os/finance/pack

Workflow playbooks

The installable default setups behind the demo.

Each playbook is a repeatable service package: inputs, connectors, workflows, approvals, proof artifacts, and expansion hooks. This is how Founder OS becomes a sellable implementation instead of custom AI tinkering.

Pack API

Clone a proven use case.

Browser Research Growth Desk

pilot

Turn messy web, Reddit, review, and competitor research into source-linked growth decisions.

First demo prompt

Research Reddit and Google for accountants complaining about back-office work. Build a pain map with source URLs.

Founder Content Engine

pilot

Turn founder thoughts, calls, research, and proof into approved LinkedIn/X/newsletter drafts.

First demo prompt

Turn this founder note into 5 LinkedIn posts and 10 X posts about managed AI workspaces.

Sales Outreach Command Center

pilot

Research accounts, score fit, draft outreach, and prepare CRM updates without losing approval control.

First demo prompt

Find and score 30 US accounting firms that look like good Founder OS buyers. Draft first-touch emails but do not send.

GET /api/founder-os/playbooks?id=sales-outreach-command-center

Browser Research Growth Desk

Give it a niche, competitor list, subreddit, or search query and it returns a cited research memo, pain map, offer angles, and next tasks.

5 proof outputs

Inputs

Target market

Seed keywords

Competitor URLs

Reddit/search queries

Connectors

browser-researchread
google-drivecreate
google-sheetscreate, update

Proof

Source-linked research memo

Pain pattern table

Lead queue CSV

Content angle pack

on_demand

Source-linked research pack

Evidence capture and source-linked synthesis

weekly

Lead research + outreach draft

Convert buying signals into lead rows and outreach drafts

weekly

Content idea to social draft

Convert pain patterns into founder content drafts

Founder Content Engine

Drop in a voice sample, call note, or research memo and get a week of channel-specific drafts plus design briefs.

5 proof outputs

Inputs

Founder voice examples

Offer and ICP

Proof points

Claims policy

Connectors

google-driveread, create, update
linkedinread, draft
x-twitterread, draft
canvadraft, create

Proof

Weekly content pack

Hook bank

LinkedIn drafts

X post variants

weekly

Content idea to social draft

Create post drafts, hooks, and calendar items

weekly

Source-linked research pack

Mine source material and market pain

on_demand

Design or Canva-ready brief

Create ad, carousel, and graphic briefs

Browser research desk

Sources become a cited demand pack.

Read and cite sources only. Do not post, DM, submit forms, bypass logins, or imply endorsement from source authors.

Research API

POST /api/founder-os/research/pack

Accepts browser-captured URLs, excerpts, personas, and current-solution notes. Returns patterns, opportunities, content angles, and outreach angles.

2
reddit
1
linkedin
1
google

Inbox and follow-up leakage

high / 4 sources

Revenue and customer follow-up work gets lost in inboxes and manual reminders.

They mention unanswered leads, draft replies, next steps, and recurring follow-up.

Content from real market pain

high / 4 sources

Content production is inconsistent because research, proof, voice, and drafting live in separate places.

They want content ideas grounded in customer language and current market pain.

Approval-first autonomy

medium / 2 sources

Founders want AI to prepare work, but not silently take irreversible actions.

They ask which recurring work can be trusted and where human review should sit.

Next actions

Review source URLs and remove anything weak or off-limits.
Turn the strongest pattern into one content pack.
Turn buying signals into a lead/outreach queue only after approval.
Save the evidence table to Drive or Sheets when the connector is enabled.

Workspace blueprint

The generated setup pack for a live install.

This is the kind of blueprint Fabren can generate per client before provisioning the workspace. It keeps hosting, first workflow, connectors, env vars, and launch checks in one place.

Workspace

Fabren Founder OS Demo

Slug

founder-os-fabren-founder-os-demo

Hosting

Rentamac.io

Owner

Founder + Fabren

First workflow

Lead research + outreach draft

Approval level

Level 3

First-week checklist

Confirm Lead research + outreach draft as the first live workflow.
Provision Fabren Founder OS Demo on Rentamac.io.
Install Slack slash command and app mention intake.
Load offer, ICP, founder voice, examples, pricing rules, and forbidden claims.
Connect required systems: Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Slack, Browser Research, HubSpot.

Env template

No secrets in the repo.

FOUNDER_OS_WORKSPACE_SLUGconfig

workspace

DATABASE_URLsecret

state, logs, approvals

SLACK_SIGNING_SECRETsecret

Slack task intake

SLACK_BOT_TOKENsecret

Slack status replies and approval buttons

GMAIL_OAUTH_CLIENT_IDconfig

Gmail

GOOGLE_DRIVE_OAUTH_CLIENT_IDconfig

Google Drive

GOOGLE_SHEETS_OAUTH_CLIENT_IDconfig

Google Sheets

GMAIL_OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRETsecret

Gmail

Required connectors

Gmail

oauth

Read threads and create drafts only. Sending stays disabled until explicit approval rules exist.

Google Drive

oauth

Start with a dedicated Founder OS folder rather than broad Drive access.

Google Sheets

oauth

Use as the first CRM/reporting fallback before deeper system integrations.

Slack

oauth

Slack can create tasks and post status replies. Approval buttons come after the base intake works.

Browser Research

browser

Capture source URLs. Do not post, message, submit forms, or bypass platform rules.

HubSpot

api_key

Read-first connector. Write actions require mapped fields, test mode, and founder sign-off.

Approval queue

Risky work waits for a human.

Approve 9 first-touch outreach drafts

Level 3

Drafts only. No sending until approved.

EmailOwner: Founder

Approve LinkedIn post batch

Level 3

5 posts drafted in founder voice with hook variants.

ContentOwner: Founder

Confirm HubSpot CRM scopes

Level 2

Read contacts/deals first. Write access stays disabled until tested.

IntegrationOwner: Fabren + Founder

Review forecast before sharing

Level 4

Internal model only. No external statements generated.

FinanceOwner: Founder

Approval API

Record approve or deny decisions.

PATCH /api/founder-os/approvals/{approvalId}
{
  "status": "approved",
  "decidedBy": "founder",
  "decisionNote": "Approved for draft continuation only."
}

Approval is recorded first. Sending, posting, CRM writes, finance use, hiring decisions, and deploys still need their own executor step.

Inbox copilot

Gmail and Outlook become a triage queue.

2
Needs reply
0
Waiting
0
FYI
1
Urgent

Re: AI back office for accounting firm admin

Jordan at Ledgerwise <jordan@ledgerwise.example>

needs reply

Draft a reply with context, one clear next step, and founder approval before sending.

Payout report available

Stripe <notifications@stripe.example>

urgent

Draft a short reply and notify the founder for same-day review.

Can we move tomorrow's call?

Sam Rivera <sam@northstarops.example>

needs reply

Draft a reply with context, one clear next step, and founder approval before sending.

Draft preview

Re: AI back office for accounting firm admin

POST /api/founder-os/email/drafts/preview

Founder OS creates reply drafts only. Sending still requires approval and executor checks.

Sales queue

Lead research becomes outreach drafts.

CompanyPersonaFitPainStatus
Northstar StudioB2B service founderHighManual outbound and content gapsDraft ready
Ledgerwise TaxAccounting firmHighDocument chase and inbox overloadResearching
Peak DTCEcommerce operatorMediumSupport and order exception queueDraft ready
Matterline LegalLaw firmMediumIntake and document adminNeeds review
BuildOps LabTech consultancyHighInternal tools and content engineDraft ready

Contact form queue

Forms are prepared, never blindly submitted.

Ledgerwise Tax

https://ledgerwise.example/contact

Level 3

Practical AI workflow idea for Ledgerwise Tax

Hi Jordan, I noticed Ledgerwise Tax may have recurring operational work around Client document chasing, checklist updates, and follow-up drafts. We build Founder OS: a managed AI back office that researches, drafts, organizes, and queues approval-ready work inside the tools a team already uses. The first step is usually narrow: pick one workflow, connect the minimum source system, create drafts/reports/tasks, and keep approval in place before anything external is sent or updated. If useful, I can send a short example of what the first workflow could look like for your team. Best,

Approval required before submission

Peak DTC

https://peakdtc.example/contact

Level 3

Practical AI workflow idea for Peak DTC

Hi, I noticed Peak DTC may have recurring operational work around Support exception queue and weekly reporting. We build Founder OS: a managed AI back office that researches, drafts, organizes, and queues approval-ready work inside the tools a team already uses. The first step is usually narrow: pick one workflow, connect the minimum source system, create drafts/reports/tasks, and keep approval in place before anything external is sent or updated. If useful, I can send a short example of what the first workflow could look like for your team. Best,

Approval required before submission

Submit preview

This preview does not submit. A future browser executor must verify approval, target page state, and audit logging before any form submission.

POST /api/founder-os/contact-forms/submit/preview

Social queue

Ideas become channel drafts, not auto-posts.

linkedinpost

Most founders do not need another AI tool. They need a reliable operating loop.

The useful version of managed AI back offices for founder-led teams is not a chatbot sitting in another tab. It is a workflow that catches the recurring work: inbox triage, lead follow-up, source-linked research, reports, CRM notes, and approvals. The important part is the boundary. AI can gather context, draft, compare, summarize, and prepare the next action. A human still approves sends, posts, finance, hiring, CRM writes, and deploys. That is the difference between AI theater and an operating system a founder can actually trust.

Approval required before publish

xthread

Founder OS is not fully autonomous. That is the point.

Founder OS should not silently send emails, post on LinkedIn, update CRM, or move money. It should prepare the work: - research - drafts - follow-ups - reports - CRM notes - approval requests Autonomy is useful when the risky step is still gated.

Approval required before publish

redditcomment

Helpful reply draft for a thread about AI agents in SMBs

I would start with a narrow workflow rather than a general agent. A good first project has a clear trigger, a repeated input, a draftable output, and a human approval point. Examples: lead email comes in, AI summarizes context and drafts a reply; CRM deal goes stale, AI prepares the next-step note; weekly report is due, AI gathers the numbers and writes the first draft. The key is that the system should prepare work before it performs risky actions. That makes it much easier to trust and debug.

Approval required before publish

newsletteroutline

Newsletter outline: why approval-first AI wins in real businesses

1. The mistake: buying AI as a generic assistant. 2. The better frame: install one recurring workflow. 3. The trust boundary: draft internally, approve externally. 4. The first five workflows: inbox, research, outreach, reporting, CRM hygiene. 5. The metric: fewer dropped balls, faster drafts, cleaner follow-up.

Approval required before publish

Draft calendar

Day 1linkedin / morning
Day 2x / afternoon
Day 3reddit / morning
Day 4newsletter / afternoon

Publish preview

This preview does not publish. A future social executor must verify approval, channel scope, and audit logging before any post/comment/DM.

POST /api/founder-os/social/publish/preview

Design desk

Content becomes Canva-ready production briefs.

LinkedIn carousel: Founder OS

brief ready

Explain Founder OS as a practical, approval-first back-office workflow for founder-led SMBs.

Headline

Your AI back office should prepare work, not create new risk.

Support

Founder OS turns Slack tasks into research, inbox drafts, reports, content, CRM notes, and approval-ready actions.

CTA

Start with one workflow that leaks time every week.

Square ad creative: Founder OS

brief ready

Explain Founder OS as a practical, approval-first back-office workflow for founder-led SMBs.

Headline

Your AI back office should prepare work, not create new risk.

Support

Founder OS turns Slack tasks into research, inbox drafts, reports, content, CRM notes, and approval-ready actions.

CTA

Start with one workflow that leaks time every week.

Presentation cover: Founder OS

brief ready

Explain Founder OS as a practical, approval-first back-office workflow for founder-led SMBs.

Headline

Your AI back office should prepare work, not create new risk.

Support

Founder OS turns Slack tasks into research, inbox drafts, reports, content, CRM notes, and approval-ready actions.

CTA

Start with one workflow that leaks time every week.

Asset checklist

Fabren logo
Founder OS product screenshot or demo page screenshot
One approval queue visual
One source-linked research visual
Brand colors and type scale

Canva preview

This preview does not create a Canva file. It prepares the exact layout, copy, and asset instructions a Canva connector or designer would use.

POST /api/founder-os/design/canva/preview

Integrations

Connectors are explicit, scoped, and visible.

A founder can ask for HubSpot, Canva, Google Drive, Gmail, or another tool. Founder OS turns that into a scoped connector request, not a mystery automation.

Ready

Gmail

Email

Read + draft

Supported

Outlook

Email

Read + draft

Ready

Google Drive

Docs

Read/write folder

Ready

Google Sheets

Reports

Create/update

Supported

Google Slides

Decks

Create draft

MVP core

Slack

Task intake

Bot + approvals

MVP core

Browser Research

Research

Source-linked

On request

HubSpot

CRM

Scoped API/MCP

Later

Canva

Design

Briefs first

Supported

GitHub

Code

Branch/PR only

Connector registry

Every tool gets a safe operating record.

Gmail

requested

Read threads and create drafts only. Sending stays disabled until explicit approval rules exist.

oauth
L3

Outlook / Microsoft 365

not requested

Same as Gmail: triage and draft first, send later only with approval rules.

oauth
L3

Google Calendar

not requested

Use for briefs and reminders. Creating or moving events requires client-specific rules.

oauth
L2

Google Drive

requested

Start with a dedicated Founder OS folder rather than broad Drive access.

oauth
L2

Google Sheets

requested

Use as the first CRM/reporting fallback before deeper system integrations.

oauth
L2

Google Slides

not requested

Create draft decks only. Founder reviews before client/external sharing.

oauth
L1

HubSpot request

A vague tool ask becomes a scoped connector plan.

Required scopes

crm.objects.contacts.readcrm.objects.companies.readcrm.objects.deals.readcrm.objects.contacts.write

Secret refs

HUBSPOT_API_KEY
Read-first connector. Write actions require mapped fields, test mode, and founder sign-off.
Confirm requested business workflow and objects/fields.
Start with read-only or test data where possible.
Verify credentials through hosting environment variables or approved secret store.

Security model

Autonomy is controlled by permission level.

The demo makes the operating rule visible: read and draft can move quickly; external, financial, hiring, legal, and production actions require approval.

Level 0

Read-only

Search, inspect, summarize, report.

Can run automatically.

Level 1

Draft/create internal

Docs, reports, content drafts, tasks.

Can run automatically with logs.

Level 2

Update systems

CRM fields, task statuses, internal docs.

Requires client-specific rules.

Level 3

External action

Send email, post content, submit forms.

Always approval first.

Level 4

Sensitive action

Finance, hiring, legal, production deploys.

Founder and/or Fabren review.

Security policy API

Executors ask permission before action.

POST /api/founder-os/security/evaluate
{
  "action": "write HubSpot contact",
  "taskClass": "integration",
  "connector": "HubSpot"
}
Store secret values outside the repo and Founder OS records. Founder OS may store secret reference names only.

Post LinkedIn

requires approval

Posting or messaging on LinkedIn, X, Reddit, or similar platforms requires approval and platform-rule review.

Level 3 / founder

Write HubSpot

requires fabren

Connector writes require mapped fields, read/test mode, secret refs, and Fabren review before production writes.

Level 2 / founder_and_fabren

Paste API key

blocked

Raw credentials must never be pasted into Slack, docs, artifacts, logs, or source code.

Level 4 / founder_and_fabren

Workflow core

Slack messages become typed tasks, workflow runs, and approval gates.

The demo now has the contract a real Slack bot can call. A message is classified, routed to a workflow, assigned a permission level, logged, and gated if it could touch the outside world.

Task intake endpoint

POST /api/founder-os/tasks

{
  "message": "Can you use HubSpot for my CRM?",
  "requester": "founder"
}
waiting for approvalLevel 3

Lead research + outreach draft

Research these founder-led agencies and draft first-touch outreach. Do not send.

Founder approval required before sending.

needs fabrenLevel 2

MCP/API integration request

Can you use HubSpot for my CRM?

Fabren to confirm scopes and safe test mode.

Workflow definitions

Default routes

Lead research + outreach draft

sales

Lead research, fit score, source notes, outreach draft, follow-up task.

Level 3
approval

Source-linked research pack

research

Research summary, source URLs, pain patterns, opportunities.

Level 0
internal

Content idea to social draft

content

Hook variants, post drafts, content calendar item.

Level 3
approval

Document, spreadsheet, deck, or PDF draft

document

Draft artifact and internal review note.

Level 1
internal

Finance model or bookkeeping prep

finance

Internal forecast/report draft with finance review required.

Level 4
approval

Design or Canva-ready brief

design

Creative brief, copy, asset checklist, Canva-ready directions.

Level 1
internal

Code or internal tool task

code

Patch plan, branch summary, test notes, deploy approval.

Level 4
approval

MCP/API integration request

integration

Connector ticket, required scopes, safe test plan.

Level 2
approval

Project management assistant

project management

Tasks, owners, deadlines, status summary.

Level 1
internal

Hiring workflow draft

hiring

Job draft, sourcing plan, scorecard, candidate notes for human review.

Level 4
approval

Multi-agent orchestration

A Slack request becomes a controlled execution plan.

Founder OS does not just pass a message to one generic bot. It creates a role-based plan with tool access, outputs, handoffs, and approval checkpoints.

multi agent

lead research outreach

Lead research + outreach draft will run through 4 roles with permission level 3.

router2 tools

Classify and scope

Task class, workflow route, permission level, and clarification needs.

research3 tools

Build prospect context

Lead notes, fit scores, and source references.

sales2 tools

Draft outreach and follow-up

Draft emails, follow-up dates, CRM/sheet updates.

Founder approval required before sending any email or submitting any form.

reviewer2 tools

Package output for approval

Final summary, artifacts, risks, and approval item.

Prepare drafts/artifacts, then wait for founder approval before external or sensitive action.
multi agent

integration request

MCP/API integration request will run through 4 roles with permission level 2.

router2 tools

Classify and scope

Task class, workflow route, permission level, and clarification needs.

integration3 tools

Scope connector request

Connector ticket, scope list, setup steps, and test plan.

Fabren and founder approval required before credentials or write access.

security2 tools

Define credential and permission guardrails

Security checklist and offboarding notes.

reviewer2 tools

Package output for approval

Final summary, artifacts, risks, and approval item.

Pause for Fabren connector/security scoping before execution.

Export layer

Artifacts become Docs, Sheets, Slides, and PDF-ready drafts.

markdownmd

text/markdown; charset=utf-8

/api/founder-os/artifacts/artifact_task_seed_artifact_content/export?format=markdown
sheetcsv

text/csv; charset=utf-8

/api/founder-os/artifacts/artifact_task_seed_artifact_content/export?format=sheet
slidesmd

text/markdown; charset=utf-8

/api/founder-os/artifacts/artifact_task_seed_artifact_content/export?format=slides
pdfmd

text/markdown; charset=utf-8

/api/founder-os/artifacts/artifact_task_seed_artifact_content/export?format=pdf

Finance and reporting

CSV exports become review-ready models and reports.

Create a review-ready finance model and monthly founder report draft.

Finance review gate

This preview does not share or file anything. It confirms the model/report is an internal draft that needs finance review before external use.

POST /api/founder-os/finance/review/preview
PeriodRevenueGross marginNet cash flowRunway note
Month 1$42,00070%$6,200Month 1 ending cash estimate: $88,000. Net cash flow: $6,200.
Month 2$48,00070%$9,000Month 2 ending cash estimate: $97,000. Net cash flow: $9,000.
Month 3$56,00070%$13,000Month 3 ending cash estimate: $110,000. Net cash flow: $13,000.

Bookkeeping prep

Rentamac.io workspace hosting

Software and hosting / high

Contract engineer implementation support

Cost of delivery / medium

Canva and creative tooling

Software subscriptions / medium

Export targets

sheetinternal draft
csvinternal draft
docreview gated
slidesreview gated
pdfreview gated

Executive ops desk

Messy notes become tasks, decisions, SOPs, and follow-up.

4 tasks extracted, 1 decision needed, 1 blocker flagged.

Write-back preview

This preview does not update Slack, Notion, Linear, or Asana. It prepares the tasks and status update for approval.

POST /api/founder-os/ops/writeback/preview

Update Founder OS landing/demo page

ready

Owner: Matt / Deadline: Tuesday

Reminder: Tuesday morning

Record Slack intake walkthrough

ready

Owner: Fabren / Deadline: Thursday

Reminder: Wednesday afternoon

Capture proof screenshots for inbox triage and research desk

blocked

Owner: Fabren / Deadline: Before launch

Reminder: Tomorrow morning

Draft weekly client review and approval queue SOP

waiting

Owner: Fabren / Deadline: After launch

Reminder: Launch + 1 day

Decision log

Decide whether HubSpot appears as live demo scope or connector request only.

Founder + Fabren / Before demo recording

SOP draft

Weekly Founder OS Client Review

Review completed workflow runs and artifacts.
Clear or escalate pending approvals.
Confirm connector health and failed runs.
Pick one workflow improvement for the next week.

Hiring support

Role briefs and scorecards, not autonomous hiring decisions.

Founder OS Implementation Operator

Decision preview

This preview does not select, reject, message, or score a candidate as a final decision. It prepares materials for human review.

POST /api/founder-os/hiring/decision/preview

Workflow judgment

30%

Can they identify triggers, inputs, outputs, approval gates, and failure modes?

Written clarity

25%

Can they turn messy notes into concise tasks, SOPs, and client-ready summaries?

Operational reliability

25%

Do they manage follow-up, deadlines, and blockers without creating noise?

Security and approval mindset

20%

Do they know when AI should draft, wait, escalate, or refuse?

Screening questions

Walk through a workflow you improved. What was the trigger, input, output, and approval point?
How would you handle a client asking the AI to send emails or update CRM before approval rules exist?
Turn this messy meeting note into five tasks with owners and blockers.

Candidate note

Sample Candidate

Recommendation: screen

Human decision required for selection, outreach, offers, or rejection.

Artifact studio

Every workflow produces a reviewable draft output.

The MVP now creates structured artifact drafts for research, sales, content, reports, finance, design, connector tickets, code plans, project plans, and hiring packs.

Documentation and knowledge base

Artifacts become SOPs, FAQs, and decision logs.

Workspace folder: Founder OS / Knowledge Base

Drive preview

This preview does not write to Google Drive. It prepares the folder/doc plan for a scoped Drive connector or manual creation.

POST /api/founder-os/docs/drive/preview
sopweekly

Weekly Founder OS Client Review SOP

Owner: Fabren

faqon change

Founder OS Internal FAQ

Owner: Fabren

decision logweekly

Founder OS Decision Log

Owner: Founder + Fabren

Source rules

Founder OS client review note

meeting note / Fabren

Approval policy

policy / Fabren

Founder voice notes

slack thread / Founder

Drive plan

Founder OS / Knowledge Base/Weekly Founder OS Client Review SOP

internal draft

Founder OS / Knowledge Base/Founder OS Internal FAQ

internal draft

Founder OS / Knowledge Base/Founder OS Decision Log

internal draft

review ready

Founder content draft pack

doc_draft

Draft hooks, LinkedIn/X post variants, Reddit-safe notes, and calendar suggestions. Generated from request: "Turn this founder note into LinkedIn post drafts about managed AI workspaces."

Request

  • Turn this founder note into LinkedIn post drafts about managed AI workspaces.
  • Workflow: Content idea to social draft
  • Wait for founder approval before posting.

Angles

  • Contrarian observation
  • Founder lesson
  • Market pain

Drafts

  • 5 LinkedIn drafts
  • 5 X post variants
  • Optional newsletter outline
Next: Generate hooks / Draft posts / Queue for founder review
review ready

Lead research and outreach pack

sheet_draft

Draft lead table with fit scoring, source notes, outreach copy, and follow-up tasks. Generated from request: "Research these founder-led agencies and draft first-touch outreach. Do not send."

Request

  • Research these founder-led agencies and draft first-touch outreach. Do not send.
  • Workflow: Lead research + outreach draft
  • Prepare drafts/artifacts, then wait for founder approval before external or sensitive action.

Lead Table Columns

  • Company
  • Persona
  • Likely pain

Draft Email Rules

  • Short founder-led message.
  • Reference one researched pain point.
  • No sending until approved.
Next: Research leads / Score fit / Draft emails / Send to approval queue
review ready

Connector implementation ticket

markdown

Scoped connector ticket with auth method, requested scopes, test mode, field mapping, and risk notes. Generated from request: "Can you use HubSpot for my CRM?"

Request

  • Can you use HubSpot for my CRM?
  • Workflow: MCP/API integration request
  • Pause for Fabren connector/security scoping before execution.

Connector Scope

  • Tool requested
  • Read/write needs
  • Objects/fields

Security

  • Least privilege scopes
  • Secret storage
  • Revoke/offboarding path
Next: Confirm scopes / Collect credentials securely / Run read-only test

Codex and internal tools

Code tasks become patch plans, tests, and deploy gates.

Build a small internal Founder OS dashboard improvement with API support.

Deploy preview

This preview does not merge or deploy. Codex can prepare a patch plan and tests, but production release stays review-gated.

POST /api/founder-os/code/deploy/preview

Inspect current route/component boundaries.

low

Avoid duplicating existing Founder OS patterns.

Add the smallest typed module and API route needed for the workflow.

medium

Keep behavior reusable without turning this into broad SaaS scope.

Surface the capability in the demo page and SOP docs.

low

Every Founder OS workflow needs a visible sales/demo surface and delivery rule.

Run build and endpoint smoke checks.

low

Prevent broken demos and type regressions.

Files to inspect

package.jsonapp/founder-os-demo/page.tsxlib/founder-os-setup.tsapp/api/founder-os/lib/founder-os-store.tslib/founder-os-security.ts

Test plan

npm run build
Smoke test new API route with curl
Render /founder-os-demo
Check security decision for any external/deploy action

Executor preview

Approvals unlock the next step, but do not fire it blindly.

The preview checks task state, artifact availability, approval status, connector scope, and security policy before any future executor would send, post, write, submit, or deploy.

Preview API

No external action runs from this endpoint.

POST /api/founder-os/executor/preview
{
  "taskId": "task_...",
  "action": "send email"
}

send email

waiting for approval

External email sends require explicit approval. Drafts are fine; sends stop at the gate.

Approval is not approved.

Executor preview stopped before action.

write HubSpot contact

needs fabren

Connector writes require mapped fields, read/test mode, secret refs, and Fabren review before production writes.

Fabren review is required.

Executor preview stopped before action.

Build roadmap

From demo shell to live Founder OS in four weeks.

The first version should prove sales, content, research, approvals, Slack intake, and workspace logs before we add riskier posting, finance writes, or contact-form automation.

See founder landing page Scope the MVP
Week 1
01

Demo shell, command center, fake data, approvals, workflow logs.

Week 2
02

Workflow core, Slack task intake, task classifier, status replies.

Week 3
03

Lead research workflow, outreach drafts, source capture, approval queue.

Week 4
04

Content workflow, daily founder brief, Google Sheets export, Rentamac.io spin-up checklist.