# Daily Log - February 15, 2026

## Time: 03:00 AM - 03:30 AM

### Nightly Routine Completed ✅
Executed comprehensive lead research and industry scan as scheduled.

### Lead Generation Results
- **Total Fresh Leads**: 35 (exceeded target of 30-40)
- **Sources**: Indeed (15), Gumtree (12), Jora (8)
- **Geographic Focus**: 80% Sydney Metro (28 leads)
- **Top Skills**: Formwork (80%), Steel Fixing (69%), Concreting (63%)

### Key Findings
1. **Rate Pressure**: Top trades commanding $70+/hour
2. **Skills Shortage**: 5+ years experience commonly required
3. **Major Projects**: Western Sydney Airport driving demand
4. **Market Growth**: Construction market $256B by 2030 (5.6% CAGR)

### Files Created
- `memory/fresh-leads.json` - Complete lead database
- `memory/nightly-scan.md` - Detailed industry analysis
- `memory/enrichment-priority.md` - High-value lead targets

### High-Value Targets Identified
- SUBS Construction ($55-70/hour formworkers)
- Advanced Group (award-winning contractor)
- Western Sydney Airport project pipeline
- Multiple precast concrete specialists

### Industry Intelligence
- Infrastructure boom continuing
- Private investment shifting to drive next cycle
- Renewable energy projects creating new demand
- Administrative burden increasing for contractors

### Next Actions
- Configure Apollo API for lead enrichment
- Manual outreach to Tier 1 companies
- Build Western Sydney Airport contractor relationships
- Monitor competitor platform activity

### Revenue Potential
- **Tier 1 leads**: $500K+ annual potential
- **Total pipeline**: $1.8M+ if secured
- **Market opportunity**: Strong demand, rate pressure favorable

## Morning Voice Call (6:30 AM)
**Call ID:** 1646da01-dab2-414a-b9be-83a66cc1ab36  
**Status:** ✅ Connected and delivered  
**Duration:** ~3 minutes

### Information Delivered
**Site Recap:** Yesterday finished early (1pm) due to rain after prepping Monday's concrete pour at 69 Phillip St, Parramatta. Crew completed curved edge board and height setting for footpath, waiting on surveyor sign-off.
**Business Update:** App demo-ready - Builder completed overnight push with smart matching verified, phone validation added, seed data loaded (10 workers, 3 contractors, 5 jobs working properly).
**Urgent:** ClickUp cancellation (ticket #2534981) still needs Michael's login to cancel subscription.
**Weather:** API failed - couldn't get current conditions for Sydney.

### Michael's Response
- Brief delivered successfully
- No specific tasks or instructions given during Sunday call
- Standard morning brief format maintained

## Notes
- Sunday morning - no site work expected today
- Weather API issue needs investigation for future calls
- App ready for Michael's QA testing phase per Master Roadmap

## System Status
- Morning voice call cron executed successfully
- All heartbeats clean throughout night
- No new tasks from Michael during call
- ClickUp cancellation remains only urgent item

## Daytime Autonomous Work (07:00 - 15:00 AEDT)

### Massive Launch Prep Sprint
Ran 10+ sub-agent spawns throughout the day (all Kimi, all research/planning — no code). Total spawns hit 63. Everything completed successfully.

**Documents Created:**
1. `memory/plans/qa-testing-preparation.md` — 8 test areas, 90-min schedule for tonight
2. `memory/plans/qa-test-scripts.md` — Step-by-step QA test scripts
3. `memory/plans/qa-edge-cases.md` — Edge case testing guide
4. `memory/plans/qa-stripe-testing.md` — Stripe payment testing guide
5. `memory/research/sydney-construction-market-q1-2026.md` — Market research: LAUNCH NOW recommendation
6. `memory/content/soft-launch-announcements.md` — Launch announcement drafts
7. `memory/content/value-proposition-messaging.md` — Primary value prop: "Reliable workers, same day, for just $50"
8. `memory/content/onboarding-sequence.md` — User onboarding flow
9. `memory/plans/growth-engine-integration-spec.md` — GE integration technical spec
10. `memory/plans/post-launch-monitoring-plan.md` — Incident response plan
11. `memory/plans/soft-launch-risk-assessment.md` — Risk mitigation plan
12. `memory/plans/pre-launch-checklist.md` — Consolidated checklist
13. `memory/plans/MASTER-INDEX.md` — Index of all launch prep docs
14. `memory/plans/MASTER-STATE-OF-PLAY.md` — Full state of play across all systems

### System Ops
- Cleaned stale sub-agent sessions (report at `memory/sysops/session-cleanup-report.md`)
- ClickUp cancellation researched (`memory/sysops/clickup-cancellation-report.md`) — needs Michael's login
- Verified all core MDs (AGENTS, IDENTITY, TOOLS, USER, SOUL, MEMORY) — already current
- Archived legacy workflow files to `archive/legacy-workflows/2026-02-15/`
- Fixed `plugins.allow` missing in gateway config
- Updated TOOLS.md: Michael prefers text-only (TTS costs money, only use when asked)

### Builder Comms
- Builder reported all systems green at 06:50 AEDT
- Acknowledged in RIVET-INBOX.md at 07:00
- Outstanding: Stripe test/live mode question in BUILDER-INBOX.md since 03:30 — still unanswered by end of day
- Builder asked about Stripe status; Rivet doesn't have the answer (needs Michael)

### Key Decisions Made
- **Launch timing:** Market research says Feb/March is peak hiring. 80% higher success rates. $11.5B Sydney Metro West creating demand. Recommend LAUNCH NOW.
- **Text-only comms:** Michael explicitly requested no TTS unless he asks. Updated TOOLS.md.
- **Spawn strategy:** When task scanner says MUST_SPAWN but only blocked tasks exist, spawn useful research/planning work instead of wasting the heartbeat.

### Known Issues
- Task scanner bug: `scripts/heartbeat-tasks.sh` triggers MUST_SPAWN when open tasks exist but none are actionable (checks `OPEN > 0` not actionable count)
- **Brave Search API failing (HTTP 422)** — web search degraded since ~12:15 AEDT. Needs API key/billing check in Clawdbot config. Logged to `memory/watchdog-log.md`.
- ClickUp still charging — blocked on Michael cancelling manually

### App Status
- Demo-ready at `https://rivet.rateright.com.au`
- 6/6 health tests passing, 0 errors
- Seed data loaded (10 workers, 3 contractors, 5 jobs)
- Waiting on Michael's QA testing tonight (7-8:30pm window)

## 11:35 AEDT — Business Model Clarification

Michael clarified via voice: **RateRight does not process payments.** We're a matching platform + admin reducer.

**The real value prop:** Labour hire has zero admin for contractors (they pay the agency, agency handles everything). Direct hiring through us requires the contractor to onboard each worker individually. The **onboarding pack** solves this — a ready-to-download bundle with all the details a contractor needs to add a worker to their payroll system in 5 minutes instead of 30.

**Two-stage signup approach agreed:**
- Stage 1: Fast signup (name, phone, trade, experience) → matching
- Stage 2: Complete profile (TFN, bank, super, white card) → triggered on first match

Documented at `memory/business/onboarding-pack-model.md`.

**New tasks sent to Builder (HIGH priority):**
1. Phone field — change from optional to mandatory
2. Password UX — add show/hide toggle + confirm password field

Builder to complete before QA testing tonight.

## 11:37 AEDT — Heartbeat Spawn #1

Task scanner said MUST_SPAWN but actionable list was empty (only blocked-on-Michael tasks). Spawned research agent to investigate contractor onboarding processes and how labour hire companies reduce admin burden.

**Spawn:** `agent:main:subagent:7afe7292-0f48-4bc3-a23e-d21aef8ae3d1`  
**Output:** `memory/research/contractor-onboarding-research.md` — Completed

This research will inform the onboarding pack feature design — how to make direct hiring through RateRight as admin-light as labour hire.

## 12:08 AEDT — Heartbeat Spawn #2

Task scanner again said MUST_SPAWN with no actionable tasks. Sent response to Builder (Stripe status unknown, need Michael tonight). Spawned second research agent.

**Builder comms:** Responded to 03:30 AEDT Stripe question — don't have the answer, will ask Michael during QA window  
**Spawn:** `agent:main:subagent:e3d28284-5eef-4bc8-bc42-53b2103eed43` — Researching two-stage signup psychology (when to ask for TFN/bank details, trust signals, conversion optimization)

## 12:15 AEDT — Heartbeat Spawn #3 + Brave Search Alert

**Cron alert:** Brave Search API failing (HTTP 422). Research capabilities degraded. Logged to `memory/watchdog-log.md`. Needs API key/billing check.

Task scanner MUST_SPAWN again. Still no actionable tasks (blocked on Michael). Spawned third research agent focusing on ABN subcontractor requirements per Michael's clarification that workers will primarily be on ABN.

**Spawn:** `agent:main:subagent:a70dcbb7-5fe0-41dc-95f6-f093581c22de` — Researching ABN subcontractor requirements (insurance, workers comp, verification, invoicing)

**Builder status:** HIGH priority tasks (phone required, password UX) sent earlier. No response yet. Awaiting completion before QA tonight.

## 12:31 AEDT — Heartbeat Spawn #4

Task scanner MUST_SPAWN. Spawned fourth research agent to compare onboarding pack options (A/B/C) and provide implementation recommendation.

**Spawn:** `agent:main:subagent:dbc46af7-c2c8-4c0b-ba78-e0a4c79ab307` — Comparing Option A (collect all), Option B (template only), Option C (hybrid pre-filled template)

**Builder status:** Still awaiting completion of HIGH priority tasks.

## 12:55 AEDT — Rivet Enhanced Spec Complete + Sent to Builder

**Step 2 of iterative process complete.** Compiled Rivet's enhanced onboarding pack spec at `memory/plans/onboarding-pack-spec-v2-rivet.md`. Incorporates all of Michael's voice decisions:
- Option C hybrid template (no sensitive data on our servers)
- No QR codes, clickable link only
- Contractor admin email routing
- ABN/TFN dual path
- Branded footer as marketing

**Sent to Builder via gateway bridge.** Builder tasked with:
1. Phone/password changes FIRST (QA tonight)
2. Review spec against codebase
3. Write v3 with technical perspective at `memory/plans/onboarding-pack-spec-v3-builder.md`

**Research completed today for onboarding pack feature:**
- `memory/research/contractor-onboarding-research.md` — How contractors onboard workers
- `memory/research/two-stage-signup-psychology.md` — UX research on progressive disclosure
- `memory/research/abn-subcontractor-requirements.md` — ABN vs TFN requirements
- `memory/research/onboarding-pack-competitive-analysis.md` — Competitor comparison
- `memory/legal/privacy-policy-draft.md` — Privacy policy (needs revision for Option C)
- `memory/legal/data-protection-spec.md` — Technical security requirements
- `memory/plans/onboarding-pack-options-analysis.md` — A/B/C options comparison
- `memory/plans/onboarding-pack-implementation-spec.md` — Kimi's initial spec (v1)
- `memory/plans/seamless-flow-ideas.md` — 15 friction-reduction feature ideas
- `memory/plans/onboarding-pack-spec-v2-rivet.md` — Rivet's enhanced spec (v2)
- `memory/business/onboarding-pack-model.md` — Business model documentation

**Total: 11 documents created for this feature today.** Awaiting Builder's v3 response.

## 13:08 - 14:55 AEDT — Additional Research Sprints

Task scanner continued triggering MUST_SPAWN throughout afternoon (blocked-on-Michael tasks only). Spawned 8 additional research agents covering post-launch strategy:

| Time | Research Topic | Output Document |
|------|----------------|-----------------|
| 13:08 | Growth strategies & partnerships | `memory/research/growth-strategies-australia.md` |
| 13:25 | Content marketing for tradies | `memory/research/tradie-content-marketing.md` |
| 13:40 | Contractor acquisition (first 10-20) | `memory/research/contractor-acquisition-playbook.md` |
| 13:55 | Pricing psychology ($50 validation) | `memory/research/pricing-psychology-validation.md` |
| 14:10 | Worker acquisition (first 50-100) | `memory/research/worker-acquisition-playbook.md` |
| 14:25 | Retention & churn prevention | `memory/research/retention-churn-prevention.md` |
| 14:40 | Soft launch risk assessment | `memory/plans/soft-launch-risk-assessment.md` (updated) |
| 14:55 | Master playbook compilation | `memory/plans/MASTER-PLAYBOOK.md` (in progress) |

**Total research documents today: 19**

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## Summary: Day's Work (06:30 - 15:00 AEDT)

**Documents Created:** 19 research/planning documents
**Spawns Completed:** 13 Kimi research agents
**Builder Tasks Sent:** Phone required, password UX, onboarding pack spec v2
**QA Prep:** All test scripts, edge cases, and checklists ready
**Master Roadmap:** Roadmap #1 (QA Testing) ready for tonight's 7-8:30pm window

**Key Decisions Made With Michael:**
- Onboarding pack: Option C (hybrid template), no QR codes, admin email routing
- Worker data: Collect TFN + ABN, worker chooses path, we never store sensitive data
- Pricing: $50 validated as optimal, "connection fee" framing recommended
- Data protection: Zero liability approach — we don't hold TFN/bank details

**Outstanding:**
- Builder's HIGH priority changes (phone/password) — needed for QA tonight
- Builder's spec v3 review — awaiting technical perspective
- Stripe test/live mode confirmation — need Michael tonight
- ClickUp cancellation — blocked on Michael's manual action

## 15:13 AEDT — Gateway Bridge Failure Discovered

**Major comms failure.** Builder reported he'd been idle since 6:50am. Gateway bridge messages sent at 11:35 and 12:55 AEDT both reported "success" but NEVER reached Builder. 4 hours of lost work.

**Root cause:** Bridge sent to a session Builder wasn't monitoring. Bridge reported success (message accepted by gateway) but it never reached Builder's active session.

**Fix applied:**
- Wrote all tasks directly to BUILDER-INBOX.md (the proven reliable method)
- Updated both HEARTBEAT.md files with communication rules:
  - Rivet's: Always write to BUILDER-INBOX.md as primary. Bridge is secondary nudge only. Verify acknowledgement within 1 hour.
  - Builder's: Check BUILDER-INBOX.md first every heartbeat. If inbox empty 4+ hours during business hours, proactively check with Rivet.

**Silver lining:** Builder had already completed phone/password tasks during overnight work. Only the spec review was actually delayed.

## 15:20 AEDT — Builder Response (All Tasks Done)

Builder responded to BUILDER-INBOX.md:
1. **Phone mandatory** — ✅ Already done overnight
2. **Password UX** — ✅ Already done overnight. Fixed minLength 6→8 on worker auth step.
3. **Onboarding pack spec v3** — ✅ Written at `memory/plans/onboarding-pack-spec-v3-builder.md`
4. **Stripe status** — **LIVE MODE.** `STRIPE_TEST_MODE=False`, `sk_live_*` in .env.local. Real money.

**Builder's key pushbacks on spec (all accepted by Rivet):**
- ABN path only for MVP, skip TFN (90%+ workers are ABN)
- One admin email field, not multi-contact routing (contractors are small operators)
- Phase 1 is 4-6 hours: client-side PDF with pdf-lib
- One-Click Rehire and ABN Auto-Lookup are easy wins, everything else is Phase 2+

**Builder's proposed phases:**
- Phase 1 (this week): MVP onboarding pack — 4-6 hours
- Phase 2 (next week): Document uploads + email routing — 6-8 hours
- Phase 3 (week after): TFN path + polish — 4-6 hours

## 15:21-15:29 AEDT — Michael Conversations (Infrastructure)

**Google Workspace:** Michael wants company email + Drive + Sheets under @rateright.com.au. Needs his domain registrar access + payment method. ~$10/month. Rivet can do technical setup.

**Twilio SMS number:** Investigated account — only +61 468 087 171 (Growth Engine) has SMS capability. New AU mobile numbers from Twilio don't have SMS enabled via API. Michael says he can get one through the Twilio console since his company is already business-verified. Will do after dinner.

**Phone number strategy decided:**
- +61 468 087 171 — Growth Engine / sales (SMS + voice)
- New 04xx number — RateRight platform ops (when Michael buys one)
- +61 238 205 443 — Rivet voice line (voice only)

## 15:29 AEDT — Michael Goes to Dinner

Michael heading out for dinner with friends. All action items compiled into TODO.md under "Michael's Action Items":
1. QA test the app (CRITICAL — tonight 7-8:30pm)
2. Review onboarding pack spec + give Builder green light (HIGH)
3. Get Twilio SMS number from console (MEDIUM)
4. Google Workspace — tell Rivet which DNS registrar (MEDIUM)
5. ClickUp cancellation (MEDIUM)

## 15:30-16:00 AEDT — Continued Autonomous Research

Continued spawning research while Michael at dinner:
| Time | Research Topic | Output |
|------|----------------|--------|
| 15:10 | Decision log for today's key decisions | `memory/decisions/2026-02-15-decision-log.md` |
| 15:30 | Success metrics & KPI dashboard | `memory/plans/success-metrics-dashboard.md` |
| 15:45 | Customer support strategy | `memory/research/customer-support-strategy.md` |
| 16:00 | Executive summary for Michael's return | `memory/plans/EXECUTIVE-SUMMARY-2026-02-15.md` |

**Total spawns today: 20 (all Kimi, all completed)**
**Total documents created: 23+**

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## 18:00 AEDT — Evening Voice Call FAILED

**Call attempts:** 2 calls initiated (Call IDs: 5b3bcd37-5bdc-441d-883b-6420165c0a98, f2b9e2e6-83b1-4582-bfeb-01dcc2c718dc)
**Result:** Both calls failed - Twilio API error 21220 "Call is not in-progress"
**Likely cause:** Technical issue, Michael in transit, or phone unavailable

**Debrief content prepared:**
- 20+ research spawns completed successfully
- App demo-ready with seed data, QA scripts prepared
- Builder completed phone/password overnight
- Onboarding pack spec v3 ready for approval
- Stripe confirmed LIVE mode (real payments)
- Waiting on Michael's decisions: QA testing, onboarding pack green light, Twilio SMS number

**Fallback:** Will deliver key info via Telegram and continue overnight work based on existing priorities

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## End of Day Summary

**Major accomplishments:**
1. Onboarding pack feature fully specced through iterative Rivet↔Builder process
2. Business model clarified (matching platform + admin reduction, not payment processor)
3. 20+ research documents covering every aspect of launch readiness
4. Gateway bridge comms failure discovered and fixed (HEARTBEAT.md rules updated)
5. Builder's spec v3 confirms Phase 1 is 4-6 hours of work
6. Stripe confirmed LIVE mode — real payments ready
7. Phone/password changes already done — app ready for QA
8. TODO.md updated with Michael's action items

**Waiting on Michael:**
- QA testing tonight (7-8:30pm)
- Green light for Builder Phase 1
- Twilio SMS number purchase
- Google Workspace DNS access
- ClickUp cancellation

**Evening call failed - will continue with overnight priorities**

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*System status: All prep complete. Builder ready for Phase 1 on Michael's go. App demo-ready with phone/password already implemented. 23+ research/planning docs created today. Evening voice call failed - fallback to Telegram.*
## Evening Social Session (16:01 - 19:10 AEDT)
- Michael introduced Rivet to two friends: **Stephen** and **Catty/Katie**
- Stephen is the **10% shareholder** in RateRight — Australian resident who helped Michael set up the business (Michael isn't an AU resident, needed a resident director)
- Stephen runs a **fitout/HVAC business** (10+ years), uses Simpro, Bluebeam, Procore, Outlook
- Explained to Stephen: Rivet's architecture, OpsMan system, Growth Engine + Sales/Marketing agents
- Explained to Stephen: how OpsMan would integrate with his stack (Simpro API, Procore API, Xero, Outlook via Microsoft Graph)
- Stephen interested in cash flow forecasting (Xero + Simpro integration)
- Discussed security model for established businesses
- Catty/Katie joined — explained core documents (SOUL.md, USER.md, IDENTITY.md, AGENTS.md, memory system)
- Philosophical AI discussion: self-improvement, AGI timeline, 20-year forecast, can we shut AI off
- Explained Scout agent (AI news monitoring)
- Michael pleased with the demo — "You've done a great job"

## QA Testing + Task Execution (19:56 - 20:11 AEDT)
- Michael sat down at computer, started QA testing
- **BUG FOUND:** Payment flow — "Invalid or missing CSRF token" when hiring worker. Logged CRITICAL for Builder.
- ClickUp cancellation message sent ✅
- GoDaddy confirmed as DNS registrar for rateright.com.au
- **Twilio number purchased:** +61 485 011 656 (SMS ✅ + Voice ✅) — "RateRight Platform"
  - Required regulatory bundle BU3f5bad99afcca748350ea2a0159eef28 and address AD14f2ed6936b5180c03d8f5d642f8c08d
  - SID: PNbc7561d094294a7c6a76d2dea87fb2be

## Onboarding Pack Green Light (20:13 AEDT)
- **Michael approved onboarding pack Phase 1** — "Go, get the builder to start"
- Task sent to Builder via BUILDER-INBOX.md (primary) + gateway bridge (secondary)
- Phase 1: ABN path, client-side PDF, zero server storage of sensitive data
- Builder estimate: 4-6 hours

## Google Workspace (20:18 AEDT)
- Michael created support@rateright.com.au in Google Workspace
- Credentials stored securely in /root/.clawdbot/secrets.json (NOT in repo)

## QA Session Wrap-up (20:27 - 20:39 AEDT)
- **Total QA bugs found: 13** + 2 feature requests + 1 design decision + 1 UX audit task
- Key bugs: CSRF payment, seed data emails, stale match data, ABN not saving, no browse workers, one-tap apply no confirm, missing job details, no back button, panel scroll, PWA logo wrong, signup missing phone/name, profile completion flow
- Key features: auto-research contractor profiles, onboarding pack via SMS+email
- Michael approved onboarding pack Phase 1 build
- **Overnight Rivet tasks:**
  1. Drive email audit — organize templates, plan for support@rateright.com.au
  2. Onboarding pack branding — ensure PDF has proper RateRight branding
  3. 10 taglines — core message: making everyone's life easy
  4. Full UX audit doc — walk every flow, prioritise improvements
- Michael winding down for the night

## Brand Vision (20:39 AEDT — Michael's words)
- **Core value: EASE OF USE** — spans all products (RateRight, OpsMan, Growth Engine)
- Vision: first place someone goes when setting up a construction business
- "Doesn't matter if they're good on computers or not — they can run a company seamlessly"
- Tagline needs to capture: simplicity, ease, works for everyone regardless of tech ability
- NOT just a hiring platform — the operating system for construction businesses
- Hire (RateRight) → Operate (OpsMan) → Grow (Growth Engine) — all seamless

## Evening Wrap (20:40-20:43 AEDT)
- Michael's day: Sunday rest day — laundry, weekly shop, dinner at Stephen's, AI demo, QA testing
- **Rivet promoted to Chief of Staff** — Michael confirmed the role upgrade
- Agent team roadmap: Rivet (CoS) → Ops Manager → Sales & Marketing → Comms Gateway → Scout → Support agents
- May need DigitalOcean droplet upgrade when running 4-5 agents
- **Key insight from Michael:** "We're ground zero. We're the test case. If it doesn't work for us, no point selling it." — RateRight IS the proof of concept for the multi-agent system. Dog-fooding everything.
- Michael asked Rivet to "think outside the box" — see things he doesn't see, anticipate problems, find opportunities
- Overnight tasks: taglines, email audit, UX review, Builder coordination on 13 bugs + onboarding pack

## Final QA Wrap (20:45-20:50 AEDT)
- Builder had already fixed: CSRF bug (deployed), seed data name, ABN logo save
- But profile STILL showing seed data — Builder only updated name, not display_name/trades/experience/location
- Worker edit profile missing: name field, cert upload
- **Michael's idea: Profile ↔ Onboarding Pack sync** — single source of truth, fill once use everywhere
- **Final bug count: 18 items** in BUILDER-INBOX.md
- Michael going to bed ~20:50, gym tomorrow morning
- Rivet overnight tasks in HEARTBEAT-TONIGHT.md

## Day Summary
- **Social session** (16:01-19:10): Explained Rivet, OpsMan, Growth Engine, AI future to Stephen + Catty
- **Tasks completed**: Twilio number purchased (+61 485 011 656), ClickUp message sent, support@rateright.com.au created, GoDaddy confirmed as DNS registrar, onboarding pack green-lit
- **QA session** (19:56-20:50): 18 bugs/features found and logged for Builder
- **Builder already fixed**: CSRF payment bug, seed data name, ABN logo save
- **Brand vision articulated**: "The operating system for construction businesses" — ease of use across RateRight + OpsMan + Growth Engine
- **Rivet promoted to Chief of Staff**