At 51, I ASKED A LEGACY LLM FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC.
“AI ISN’T THERE YET! ALL THE BIG TEAMS ARE WORKING ON IT. 2 YEARS TOO EARLY. NINE MONTHS LATER, NOW 52, I HAVE A WORKING MVP.
Not a developer. Operations manager for 16 years. Used AI tools to build what I knew businesses needed. Isn’t there yet, just meant someone hasn’t built it! Founded Hypes One to bring it to market.
I will succeed.
The Journey
My resume update, became an app idea. Frustration led to a question. “Can’t be done!” Against all odds, this is the journey.
The Beginning
Lost my job at 51. Knew AI was the future. Knew this was the chance to leave a legacy here for my kids. Started learning from zero—not to become a developer, but to chase a dream.
The Grind
Old laptop. 60GB storage. Learning to use AI tools to build what I envisioned. Constant failures. Days of iteration. Odd jobs paying bills. Wife saw the frustration and the fire building.
The Upgrade
Invested in proper AI development hardware: RTX 5050, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. Enrolled in Google skills and Google Cloud credits. Started Hypes One. Began understanding what enterprise AI infrastructure requires.
The Build
Built working MVP while hustling. Brought on Marisela Lovato as technical co-founder and CTO—longtime friend & computer programmer, Secured AWS Startup credits ($1,000) In-laws stepped up: “Chase your dream.” Turned 52 in October. Kept building.
The Now
Working MVP with market-disrupting economics. Website live. Two co-founders who refuse to quit. Seeking the right investor partner who sees the opportunity and moves decisively.
I Built Something Rare
A pain point that Founders overlook.
I solved it. The economics are amazing. 85%+ GPM
Working MVP. Ready to scale.
85%+
SaaS Gross Margins
98%+
Enterprise Gross Margins
100%
Determination & Grit
Market-disrupting unit economics. Seeking Investor with SaaS scaling expertise
The Founding Team
Non-traditional founders. Unstoppable grit. Real execution.
Eric Hypes
Founder & CEO
52. 16 years as Operations Manager turning underperforming centers into regional leaders. One example: Grew revenue from $600K to $1.29M while maintaining 57.8% gross margins in 2020 (COVID). Set regional standards for customer satisfaction. Hyundai Platinum Master Certified Service Manager. Built working MVP using AI tools in 9 months. Not a coder—a proven operator who knows how to scale profitability.
Marisela Lovato
Co-Founder & CTO
Computer programmer and cybersecurity specialist. First-generation college student from immigrant family. Learned programming while raising two sons and caring for elderly mother. Built multiple projects. Handles technical architecture, security infrastructure, and product development. First in her family to finish high school. On track to be first to graduate college. No quit in her.
Two co-founders One in his 50’s Both breaking barriers. Both refusing to quit.
For Investors
Looking for the right partner who sees the opportunity.
✅ What We’ve Built
Working MVP. Nine months from concept to functional product. Built by an operator who went for zero to understanding and still growing. Proof we execute.
🎯 The Opportunity
Solving a real problem for executives. Market is ready. First-mover advantage.
🔒 The Moat
When you build something valuable, you lock it down. Mariana Trench deep. Proprietary approach to business .
🤝 Clean Slate
No legal entity formed yet. Operating as sole proprietor. Ready to structure as Delaware C-Corp with the right partner. Clean cap table.
Ready to discuss, share the vision. Meet a Founder who doesn’t fit the usual mold. Moving fast with the right fit.
Let’s Talk
Ready to move? Reach out.
I maintain minimal public social media to protect proprietary systems.
If you’re serious about what we’re building, reach out directly.