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+# Suborbital Systems - Suggested Edits
+
+**BALANCED OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND ENHANCED GOVERNANCE**
+
+## Current Distribution Analysis
+
+**CURRENT PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURE:**
+| Contract Party                      | Distribution Percentage | Issues |
+| ----------------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------ |
+| Suborbital-Systems.net (series) LLC | 25%                     | ❌ Unclear justification for 25% to series entity |
+| {{PARTY1}}                          | 25%                     | ❌ High percentage for limited contribution |
+| {{PARTY2}}                          | 50%                     | ❌ Majority burden, minority voting control |
+
+## SUGGESTED REVISED DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE
+
+### Option A: Performance-Based Allocation
+| Party/Entity | Initial % | Performance Vesting | Max % | Justification |
+|--------------|-----------|-------------------|-------|---------------|
+| {{PARTY2}} | 60% | +15% performance bonus | 75% | Primary capital, operations, development |
+| {{PARTY1}} | 25% | +5% performance bonus | 30% | IP, infrastructure, advisory |
+| Suborbital Series LLC | 15% | No additional vesting | 15% | Operational entity, management |
+
+### Option B: Investment-Proportional Allocation
+| Party/Entity | Ownership % | Capital Requirement | Operational Role |
+|--------------|-------------|-------------------|------------------|
+| {{PARTY2}} | 65% | $500K+ | Lead operations, development, funding |
+| {{PARTY1}} | 20% | $150K+ | Infrastructure, IP licensing, advisory |
+| Management Pool | 15% | Sweat equity | Key personnel, performance incentives |
+
+### Option C: Hybrid Structure with Milestones
+| Party/Entity | Base % | Milestone Achievements | Final Range |
+|--------------|--------|----------------------|-------------|
+| {{PARTY2}} | 55% | Revenue/development milestones | 55-70% |
+| {{PARTY1}} | 30% | Support/infrastructure milestones | 20-30% |
+| Team/Options Pool | 15% | Performance-based vesting | 10-20% |
+
+## Enhanced Governance Structure
+
+### Board Composition (Recommended)
+- **{{PARTY2}} Representatives**: 2 seats (CEO, COO/CTO)
+- **{{PARTY1}} Representatives**: 2 seats (Strategy, Technical Advisory)
+- **Independent Director**: 1 seat (Industry expert, tiebreaker)
+- **Employee Representative**: 1 seat (if team >10 employees)
+
+### Key Decision-Making Authority
+
+#### {{PARTY2}} Primary Authority
+✅ **Day-to-Day Operations** (No approval needed)
+- Product development and engineering decisions
+- Customer acquisition and relationship management
+- Marketing strategy and execution
+- Hiring for non-C-level positions
+- Operating expense allocation (<$25K individual, <$100K monthly)
+
+#### Joint Approval Required (Supermajority: 67%)
+🤝 **Strategic Decisions**
+- Annual operating budget and major revisions
+- Capital expenditures >$50K
+- Strategic partnerships and major vendor agreements
+- Intellectual property licensing (in/out)
+- Debt financing or equity fundraising
+- Major market expansion or pivot decisions
+- C-level executive hiring/termination
+
+#### {{PARTY1}} Reserved Rights (Limited Scope)
+⚠️ **TSYS Group Integration**
+- TSYS Group brand compliance and standards
+- Inter-entity technology integration requirements
+- Infrastructure security and compliance standards
+- Reporting requirements for TSYS Group coordination
+
+### Management Structure
+
+#### Executive Leadership
+- **CEO**: Typically {{PARTY2}} nominee, board-approved
+- **CTO/Chief Engineer**: Best qualified candidate, jointly selected
+- **CFO**: Financial management expertise, {{PARTY2}} led selection
+- **VP Business Development**: Joint selection based on network and capabilities
+
+#### Technical Leadership
+- **Chief Scientist**: Based purely on technical qualifications and vision
+- **Engineering Manager**: Technical expertise and team leadership focus
+- **Product Manager**: Customer-focused, market-driven selection
+- **Quality Assurance Lead**: Compliance and performance focus
+
+## Performance Metrics and Accountability
+
+### Financial Performance Targets (12-Month Horizon)
+- **Revenue Milestones**: $500K Year 1, $2M Year 2, $5M Year 3
+- **Development Milestones**: Prototype completion, beta testing, commercial launch
+- **Customer Milestones**: Design partners, pilot customers, commercial contracts
+- **Profitability Timeline**: Break-even by Month 18, 15% margins by Month 24
+
+### Operational Excellence Metrics
+- **Product Development**: On-time delivery of development milestones
+- **Quality Standards**: Customer satisfaction scores, defect rates, performance metrics
+- **Team Performance**: Employee retention, productivity metrics, skill development
+- **Market Traction**: Customer acquisition rates, market penetration, competitive position
+
+### Strategic Value Creation
+- **IP Development**: Patent applications, trade secrets, proprietary technology
+- **Partnership Development**: Strategic alliances, joint ventures, distribution partnerships
+- **Market Position**: Brand recognition, competitive differentiation, market share
+- **Ecosystem Contribution**: Value creation for other TSYS Group entities
+
+## Investment and Capital Structure
+
+### Initial Capital Requirements
+| Investment Type | {{PARTY2}} Contribution | {{PARTY1}} Contribution | Total Required |
+|----------------|------------------------|------------------------|----------------|
+| **Development Capital** | $400K (80%) | $100K (20%) | $500K |
+| **Working Capital** | $150K (75%) | $50K (25%) | $200K |
+| **Infrastructure** | $75K (50%) | $75K (50%) | $150K |
+| **Marketing/Sales** | $200K (80%) | $50K (20%) | $250K |
+| **TOTAL INITIAL** | **$825K (73%)** | **$275K (27%)** | **$1.1M** |
+
+### Future Funding Rounds
+- **Series A Planning**: Joint fundraising with external investors
+- **Anti-Dilution Protection**: Pro-rata rights for both parties in future rounds
+- **Valuation Methodology**: Professional third-party valuation for all funding rounds
+- **Control Provisions**: Maintenance of joint control through investor rounds
+
+## Intellectual Property Framework
+
+### IP Ownership Structure
+- **Core Platform IP**: Joint ownership between {{PARTY1}} and {{PARTY2}}
+- **Development IP**: Owned by Suborbital Systems entity, licensed back to parties
+- **Background IP**: Each party retains ownership, grants necessary licenses
+- **Customer IP**: Customer-specific developments owned by customer with platform licensing
+
+### IP Protection and Development
+- **Patent Strategy**: Joint patent filing and prosecution for core innovations
+- **Trade Secret Protection**: Comprehensive confidentiality and protection protocols
+- **Licensing Framework**: Clear licensing terms for internal and external use
+- **IP Committee**: Joint oversight of IP strategy and protection decisions
+
+## Market Development and Go-to-Market Strategy
+
+### Market Focus and Positioning
+- **Primary Markets**: [Define specific target markets and applications]
+- **Value Proposition**: [Clearly articulated unique value and competitive advantages]
+- **Customer Segments**: [Specific customer types and use cases]
+- **Competitive Strategy**: [Differentiation and competitive positioning]
+
+### Sales and Marketing Approach
+- **Sales Strategy**: Direct sales, channel partners, or hybrid approach
+- **Marketing Investment**: Brand development, lead generation, customer education
+- **Partnership Development**: Strategic alliances and distribution partnerships
+- **Customer Success**: Ongoing customer support and relationship management
+
+## Exit Strategy and Liquidity Planning
+
+### Exit Mechanisms
+- **Strategic Acquisition**: Sale to strategic buyer in aerospace/defense industry
+- **Financial Buyer**: Private equity or venture capital exit
+- **IPO Preparation**: Public offering track for high-growth scenarios
+- **Management Buyout**: Internal acquisition by management team
+
+### Valuation and Distribution
+- **Valuation Methodology**: Multiple professional valuations using industry-standard methods
+- **Distribution Waterfall**: Preferred returns, return of capital, then pro-rata distribution
+- **Tax Optimization**: Structure to minimize tax impact for all parties
+- **Transition Planning**: Orderly transition of operations and relationships
+
+## Risk Management and Mitigation
+
+### Technical and Development Risks
+- **Technology Risk**: Diversified technology approach, prototype validation
+- **Development Risk**: Phased development with clear milestones and checkpoints
+- **Regulatory Risk**: Early engagement with regulatory bodies and compliance planning
+- **Competitive Risk**: Strong IP protection and rapid market development
+
+### Business and Market Risks
+- **Market Risk**: Diversified customer base and multiple market applications
+- **Customer Risk**: Multiple design partners and pilot customers
+- **Financial Risk**: Staged capital deployment and milestone-based funding
+- **Operational Risk**: Strong management team and operational controls
+
+### Partnership and Relationship Risks
+- **Partner Risk**: Clear agreements and performance metrics for all partnerships
+- **Key Person Risk**: Management succession planning and cross-training
+- **Dependency Risk**: Diversified vendor base and alternative sourcing options
+- **Integration Risk**: Clear interfaces and integration protocols with TSYS Group
+
+---
+
+**SUMMARY OF KEY CHANGES:**
+1. ✅ Rebalanced ownership to reflect actual contributions and risks
+2. ✅ Created performance-based vesting and milestone achievements
+3. ✅ Implemented balanced governance with clear decision-making authority
+4. ✅ Established proportional capital contribution requirements
+5. ✅ Added comprehensive IP protection and development framework
+6. ✅ Created detailed performance metrics and accountability structures
+7. ✅ Developed exit strategy and liquidity planning mechanisms
+8. ✅ Implemented comprehensive risk management and mitigation strategies
+
+**IMPACT**: This transforms Suborbital Systems from an imbalanced structure into a professional, performance-driven joint venture with clear governance, balanced risk-reward allocation, and comprehensive business planning.