Your Expertise Has Equity Value
You've spent a decade or more understanding the real constraints of your industry. You know why most AI implementations fail before they start. You've watched consultants propose solutions that ignore fundamental business realities.
Your knowledge is worth more than an hourly rate. It's worth ownership.
Incuba.ai converts domain expertise into equity participation. We don't pay for advice—we partner with experts who want to own the solutions they help create.
Why Partner With Incuba.ai
Traditional consulting monetizes your time. We monetize your expertise through equity ownership in real AI products.
Equity Over Hourly Rates
Your expertise translates to ownership stakes in AI products built on problems you define. No consulting fees—real equity participation in ventures you help create.
Problem Ownership
You don't just advise—you own the problem definition. Your industry knowledge becomes the foundation of products that actually solve real constraints.
Developer Partnerships
Work directly with senior AI developers who have the technical skills but need your domain access. Build solutions together with aligned incentives.
Structured Contribution
Our methodology framework guides you through articulating problems in ways that developers can actually implement. No vague requirements—clear, actionable problem definitions.
Equity Partnership Structure
Clear, transparent equity models based on contribution level and ongoing commitment. All partnerships formalized through legal agreements.
Define a specific, implementable problem in your domain. Provide context, constraints, and success criteria. Guide initial problem structuring.
Regular consultation during development. Validate approaches, provide industry context, connect to relevant stakeholders. Active problem refinement.
Deep involvement in product strategy, customer development, and market validation. Full partnership in building the business around the problem.
Legal Framework
All equity partnerships are formalized through standard SAFE agreements or direct equity grants, depending on venture structure and stage.
Vesting schedules typically follow 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff, adjusted based on contribution level and ongoing commitment.
IP assignment and confidentiality agreements protect both parties. Your domain knowledge remains yours—we only formalize the specific problem definitions contributed.
Contribution Process
From initial application to active partnership—a structured path from expertise to equity ownership.
Initial Application
Submit your domain expertise profile, industry background, and areas where you see fundamental problems that AI could address. We review for depth and specificity.
Problem Articulation
Work with our methodology framework to structure a specific problem definition. We guide you through articulating constraints, success criteria, and implementation considerations.
Developer Matching
We match your problem definition with developers who have relevant technical capabilities. You review their backgrounds and select potential partners.
Partnership Formation
Formalize equity agreements, establish communication protocols, and begin collaborative development. Legal documentation protects all parties.
Ongoing Collaboration
Regular check-ins, problem refinement, and strategic guidance as the solution develops. Your equity stake grows with the venture.
Expert Partners
Domain experts who have converted their industry knowledge into equity ownership through structured problem definitions.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Former VP of Clinical Operations
Defined use case for AI-assisted clinical documentation that accounts for HIPAA constraints and physician workflow realities.
Michael Rodriguez
Enterprise Architect
Structured problem definition for real-time fraud detection that integrates with existing banking infrastructure and compliance requirements.
Jennifer Park
Supply Chain Director
Articulated use case for predictive maintenance scheduling that accounts for production constraints and vendor lead times.
What We Look For
We partner with experts who have deep domain knowledge and the ability to articulate real problems that AI can solve.
Industry Experience
- Minimum 10 years in specific industry vertical
- Deep understanding of business constraints and regulatory frameworks
- Experience with enterprise-scale implementations and their failure modes
- Network of industry contacts and stakeholders
Problem Articulation
- Ability to identify specific, implementable problems (not vague opportunities)
- Understanding of what makes problems suitable for AI solutions
- Willingness to document constraints, success criteria, and edge cases
- Capacity to explain technical requirements to developers
Commitment Level
- Available for initial problem structuring sessions (10-20 hours)
- Responsive to developer questions during implementation
- Willing to provide ongoing guidance as solution evolves
- Interest in long-term equity participation over short-term consulting fees
Professional Standing
- Verifiable professional credentials and industry reputation
- No conflicts of interest with current employment or commitments
- Ability to sign standard IP and confidentiality agreements
- References from industry peers or former colleagues
Not a Good Fit If...
You're looking for consulting fees rather than equity participation. We don't pay hourly rates—we offer ownership.
You have vague ideas about "AI opportunities" but can't articulate specific, implementable problems with clear constraints.
You're not willing to commit time to problem structuring and ongoing guidance. Equity requires engagement.
You expect immediate returns. Building real AI products takes time—equity value accrues over months and years, not weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about domain expert partnerships and equity participation.
Convert Your Expertise Into Equity
If you have deep domain knowledge and can articulate real problems that AI should solve, we want to partner with you.
Questions about the partnership process? Contact us or review our methodology framework