Founder / operator / builder Execution systems, autonomy, media

John Cotter

I build projects that turn raw ideas into working systems: founder infrastructure, autonomy experiments, physical-product plays, and sharp media loops.

A builder profile, not a museum plaque.

My work sits where product sense, automation, research, and execution pressure meet. I like projects with real constraints, visible stakes, and enough weirdness to be worth chasing.

The through-line is simple: make the idea concrete, prove the signal, and keep tightening the loop until the system can carry its own weight.

Background
Founder-led software, AI-assisted workflows, product systems, and technical execution.
Operating taste
Clear proof, fast iteration, strong writing, and tools that earn their keep.
After hours
Side projects, practical experiments, and hobbies that tend to become new builds.

Primary project stack

Four equal bets, each with its own operating language and public surface.

001

Founder infrastructure

SparkLaunch

A venture-scale company focused on helping founders move from idea to execution with more structure, more momentum, and less theater.

sparklaun.ch
002

Autonomy and AI advisory

JPC Autonomy

A workspace for autonomous systems thinking, agent workflows, roadmaps, and the edge cases that turn demos into useful machinery.

jpcautonomy.com
003

Physical product

SkateLock

A security-minded product concept built around real-world gear, fast feedback, and the practical gap between ownership and peace of mind.

skatelock.tech
004

Research and reach

Revisus

A project lane for verified outreach, founder research, and signal-rich workflows that replace vague networking with useful context.

revisus.com

The side quests are part of the system.

Personal projects keep the taste sharp. They are where culture, tools, experiments, and obsession get a little more room to breathe.

Tesla.Town

An EV culture and ownership idea space with room for product, community, and weird little loops.

Zoomie Dog Media

A media lane for fast-turn storytelling, creative packaging, and audience experiments.

Find the public trail.

The best entry point is the work. Follow the build logs, project updates, and public notes.