Strategic Partnership Playbook for Ecosystem Growth

FreeFuse has use cases across education, creator economy, AI research, and smart media tech. This project will identify potential partners (accelerators, incubators, creator tools, universities) and define a tiered partnership strategy for platform expansion. Objective: To develop a comprehensive and actionable partnership strategy that enables FreeFuse to grow its ecosystem through aligned external organizations—such as innovation labs, educational institutions, creator platforms, AI research hubs, and enterprise collaborators. The goal is to identify and prioritize partnership types that will accelerate adoption, credibility, and product integration , while also building a structured framework FreeFuse can use to evaluate and activate new opportunities over time. Project Goals: Map the Strategic Ecosystem Identify key sectors where FreeFuse can gain traction (e.g., edtech, immersive learning, AI tools, digital media production, nonprofits). Research 10–15 potential partners and categorize them by alignment level (e.g., product synergy, shared audience, growth acceleration). Develop a Tiered Partnership Framework Define partnership levels (e.g., Community Partner, Pilot/Co-Builder, Strategic Anchor). Outline benefits and commitments required at each level. Include partner fit criteria (technical, operational, mission alignment). Create Partner Value Propositions Draft use-case-aligned messaging that explains the value of partnering with FreeFuse from each segment’s perspective (e.g., “Why a university would want FreeFuse,” “Why a tech incubator would align”). Design an Activation Strategy Recommend onboarding flows, pilot programs, and co-marketing tactics. Develop templates for outreach, onboarding checklists, and success metrics. Deliver a Visual Playbook Present a final deliverable that includes visual partner maps, case study examples, and an actionable next-steps calendar.

SOC-2 Cybersecurity Compliance Assistance with Vanta

FreeFuse is seeking cybersecurity-focused learners to assist in achieving SOC-2 compliance using Vanta, our security compliance automation provider. This project will involve evaluating our security posture, reviewing policies, and assisting with technical implementation to meet compliance standards. Learners will work closely with Wendy Chen, FreeFuse’s Tech Lead, to identify vulnerabilities, document security controls, and ensure alignment with industry best practices. By completing this project, learners will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity compliance, risk mitigation, and IT security governance, contributing to FreeFuse’s broader security infrastructure.

Dynamic Content Graph Builder for Interactive Video Journeys

The goal of this project is to develop a visual content graph editor that empowers FreeFuse users to easily build, manage, and edit non-linear video narratives. This tool will allow creators to define user decision points, branch logic, and media flows through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. It will also support future integration with FreeFuse’s backend systems, AI assistants, and analytics modules. The project is intended to produce a functional prototype that visualizes how content nodes connect across a multi-path journey and exports logic in a format usable by the FreeFuse platform (e.g., JSON). Project Goals: Design and Build a Visual Editor Interface Create a user-friendly front end (React or Angular) for designing interactive decision trees. Include capabilities to add, label, link, and delete nodes. Support visual indicators for entry points, loops, and end nodes. Implement Interactive Logic Mapping Enable each node to include metadata such as: Content file/link Choice labels Branch conditions Show directionality and interactivity between choices (e.g., arrows, highlights). Support Logic Export Allow creators to export the graph structure into JSON or similar structured data. Ensure it maps cleanly to FreeFuse’s existing or planned content delivery system. Enable Node Preview and Edit Options Allow users to preview content or input descriptive data for each node. Build edit/delete functionality with confirmation prompts. Optional Stretch Goal: Real-Time Collaboration Simulation Add simulation of co-creator tagging or shared editing features (concept only if time-constrained).

Smart Interaction Mapping Tool for AI-Driven Media Branching

FreeFuse allows users to build interactive content journeys. This project challenges students to design and prototype a visual interface or mapping tool that allows creators to easily visualize, edit, and simulate branching logic within AI-enhanced videos. Students will build a lightweight version of a “smart storyboard” or interaction flow editor that shows how choices in media affect outcomes—and how AI might suggest or auto-generate new branches.