# Joker Framework: Operations for Entrepreneurs Solution ## Solution ID: joker-2025-08 **Created**: 2025-08-05 **Document**: joker-envisions-operations-for-entrepreneur-v1.pdf ## Goal × Capability Synthesis ### Goal (🐅) - Develop operations management theory specifically for entrepreneurs - Bridge the gap between traditional OM and entrepreneurial practice - Create a unified framework that balances deliverability and sellability ### Capability (🐢) - Charlie's supply chain expertise (capability & fulfillment chains) - Eric von Hippel's user innovation theory - Scott Stern's entrepreneurial strategy (disruption/architectural) - John Sterman's system dynamics (inventory management models) - Vikash Mansinghka's probabilistic programming mindset ### Solution Architecture The "Joker" framework unifies these capabilities through: 1. **Three-chain value model**: - Capability chain: supply → design → develop → launch - Fulfillment chain: supply → produce → distribute → sell - User chain: demand → design → develop 2. **Common unit**: $/time for measuring both deliverability and sellability 3. **Balance equation**: - Operation success = balancing deliverability and sellability - Deliverability = P(coordinating goal with capabilities) - Sellability = P(compelling user with offering) ## Implementation Path 1. **Theory Development**: Paper on "Value Chain Management for Entrepreneurs" 2. **Course Design**: "Operations for Entrepreneurs" curriculum 3. **Tool Creation**: Probabilistic decision support for entrepreneur-operators ## Next Steps - Flesh out the mathematical framework for $/time optimization - Develop case studies from both exploit (McDonald's) and explore (Zara) contexts - Create teaching materials that embody the joker's playful seriousness ## Cross-references - [[🐅goal/🌏vision/operations-for-entrepreneurs-vision.md]] - [[🐢can/📜paper/value-chain-management-draft.md]] - [[👾user/🧍‍♀️case/entrepreneur-needs-analysis.md]]