Below is a breakdown of the monthly expenses required to keep Simbi.com running.
Monthly Cost | Name | Service | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| $800 | Simbi.com Web Hosting | AWS | Keeping the lights on! |
| $250 | Customer Support Contractor | Will Salinas | Keeping Simbiotes happy! |
| $60* | Customer Service Chat | Intercom | Our direct link to Simbiotes! |
| 15* | Simbi.com email server | Sendgrid | Keeping Simbi.com emails flowing! |
| $0* | Simbi.com Code Hosting | Github | Keeping our code organized |
| $0* | Company email & docs | Google Workspace | Keeping our team organized |
| $0* | Simbi team chat | Slack | Keeping our team coordinated |
| $0* | Simbi blog Web Hosting | WPEngine | Our public journal! |
| *discounts for nonprofit status |
| $1,125 | Monthly Budget |
Notes:
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- This monthly budget doesn’t include any costs that would be required to improve Simbi’s services or platform (see “Stretch Goals” below). But, one step at a time!
- Rest assured that these numbers will change considerably as Simbi moves through different phases.
- Finally, you can always see our current monthly donation revenue from Simbi Supporters in real-time.
STRETCH GOALS:
$5,000 (one-time cost): Overhaul Simbi Credit creation functions via custom web development to improve Simbi community dynamics (easier, more magical discovery and offer-need matching)
$30,000+ (one-time cost): Overhaul Simbi credit database design to utilize decentralized, ultra-secure blockchain protocols (using a mission-aligned protocol partner such as Holochain, Celo, or Trustlines)