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Timeline Conflict - Executive Summary

URGENT: Decision Required by Dec 20, 2025​

Date: 2025-12-18 Status: 🔴 CRITICAL - Conflicting timelines block Pilot planning Decision Maker: Hal Casteel, Founder/CEO/CTO Deadline: December 20, 2025 (2 days)

The Problem (1 Minute Read)​

Two project plans exist with incompatible timelines:

Rollout-Master (Primary)​

  • Location: /docs/project-management/PROJECT-PLAN.md
  • Launch Date: March 11, 2026 (83 days away)
  • Scope: 57 submodules, complete ecosystem rollout
  • Tasks: 1,629 tasks (15.8% complete)
  • Status: Production active, Pilot starts Dec 24

V2 Master Plan (Submodule)​

  • Location: submodules/core/coditect-core/docs/05-project-planning/v2/
  • Launch Date: September 5, 2026 (261 days away) - CONFLICT
  • Scope: CODITECT Core autonomy implementation
  • Tasks: 17,546 tasks (0% - fresh baseline)
  • Status: Sprint 25 of 56 active

Critical Conflicts​

1. Launch Date Discrepancy 🔴​

  • Rollout-Master: March 11, 2026
  • V2 Sprint Roadmap: September 5, 2026
  • V2 E010 Text: March 11, 2026 (internal inconsistency)
  • Gap: 6 months

2. Pilot Timeline Mismatch 🔴​

  • Rollout-Master: Pilot starts Dec 24 (6 days away)
  • V2 E010: Pilot in Sprint 52-56 (November 2026)
  • Gap: 10 months

3. Completed Work Not Reflected 🔴​

  • Rollout-Master: Beta complete (Dec 10), entering Pilot
  • V2: Beta scheduled for Sprint 52-56 (future)
  • Impact: V2 doesn't account for 3.5 months of completed work

Three Options for Decision​

Option A: Rollout-Master Authoritative (RECOMMENDED ✅)​

Timeline: March 11, 2026 launch (83 days)

What Changes:

  • V2 becomes detailed implementation plan for autonomy only
  • V2 compressed to Sprint 25-30 (pre-launch features)
  • V2 E003-E009 delivered post-launch (incremental releases)

Impact:

  • ✅ Meets March 11 market window
  • ✅ Pilot proceeds as planned (Dec 24)
  • ✅ Stakeholder expectations met
  • ⚠️ Reduced scope at launch (core features only)
  • ⚠️ Advanced features (autonomy, workflows) post-launch

Budget: No change ($2.566M through Month 12)

Option B: V2 Authoritative​

Timeline: September 5, 2026 launch (261 days)

What Changes:

  • Rollout-master extended 6 months
  • Pilot delayed to November 2026
  • March 11 market window missed
  • Stakeholders notified of timeline change

Impact:

  • ✅ Full V2 scope (17,546 tasks) complete at launch
  • ✅ All 10 epics delivered
  • ❌ 6-month delay in revenue ($900K MRR lost)
  • ❌ Pilot customers waiting 10 months
  • ❌ Misses Q1 2026 market window

Budget: Add $600K for 6 additional months (total $3.166M)

Option C: Hybrid Approach​

Timeline: March 11 soft launch, September full platform

What Changes:

  • March 11: Core features (E001, E002, E010) - Public Beta
  • Monthly releases: E003-E009 rolled out incrementally
  • September 5: Platform 2.0 (full autonomy achieved)

Impact:

  • ✅ Meets March market window (soft launch)
  • ✅ Full V2 scope delivered by September
  • ✅ Continuous value delivery
  • ⚠️ Two launch events to coordinate
  • ⚠️ Customer expectations management (beta vs. full)

Budget: No change ($2.566M), revenue starts March 11

Financial Impact Comparison​

OptionLaunch DateRevenue StartMonth 12 RevenueTotal Investment
A: Rollout-MasterMar 11, 2026Mar 2026$1.8M ARR$2.566M
B: V2 ExtendedSep 5, 2026Sep 2026$600K ARR$3.166M (+$600K)
C: HybridMar 11, 2026Mar 2026$1.8M ARR$2.566M

Lost Revenue (Option B): $900K (6 months × $150K MRR target)

Recommendation: Option A (Rollout-Master Authoritative)​

Why Option A?​

  1. Market Window: March 11 aligns with Q1 2026 market opportunity
  2. Revenue: Start generating revenue 6 months earlier ($900K difference)
  3. Pilot Intact: 10+ pilot customers proceed as planned (Dec 24)
  4. Realistic Scope: MVP with core features, advanced features post-launch
  5. Stakeholder Alignment: Matches existing commitments and expectations

What Gets Delivered March 11 (Option A)​

Critical Path (E001, E002, E010):

  • ✅ Core platform autonomy (component activation, message bus)
  • ✅ Toon UI integration (50+ React components, generative UI)
  • ✅ Pilot program complete (10+ customers, >60 NPS)
  • ✅ Documentation (user guides, API docs)
  • ✅ Security & compliance (OAuth2, audit logging)
  • ✅ 99.9% platform uptime

Post-Launch (E003-E009):

  • April: Memory Intelligence (E003)
  • May: Workflow Automation (E004)
  • June: Enhanced QA (E005)
  • July: Deployment Infrastructure (E006)
  • August: Documentation System (E007)
  • September: Platform 2.0 (full autonomy)

Decision Required​

By: December 20, 2025 (Friday) Format: Written confirmation (email or Slack)

Please confirm:

  1. Which option (A, B, or C)?
  2. If Option A: Approve V2 compression plan?
  3. If Option B: Approve 6-month delay and budget increase?
  4. If Option C: Approve dual-launch strategy?

Immediate Actions (Post-Decision)​

If Option A Chosen (24-48 hours)​

  1. Update V2 Plan:

    • Move E010 Beta to COMPLETE (Dec 10)
    • Move E010 Pilot to Sprint 25-29 (Dec 16 - Feb 21)
    • Move E010 Launch to Sprint 30 (Feb 24 - Mar 7)
    • Reschedule E003-E009 to post-launch (Mar 12+)

  2. Communicate Timeline:

    • Email team with unified timeline
    • Update project dashboards
    • Notify pilot customers (no change)

  3. Create Unified Gantt:

    • Merge rollout-master + V2 into single view
    • Publish to project management tool
    • Distribute to stakeholders

If Option B Chosen (1 week)​

  1. Extend Rollout-Master:

    • Update PROJECT-PLAN.md with Sep 5 launch
    • Reschedule Pilot to November 2026
    • Add 6 months to Phase 5 (GTM)

  2. Stakeholder Communication:

    • Executive briefing on timeline change
    • Customer communication (delay notification)
    • Investor update (if applicable)

  3. Budget Revision:

    • Allocate additional $600K for 6 months
    • Revise revenue projections (Month 12: $600K vs. $1.8M)

If Option C Chosen (1 week)​

  1. Define Soft Launch Scope:

    • Create MVP feature list (E001, E002, E010)
    • Document post-launch roadmap (E003-E009)
    • Set customer expectations (beta vs. full)

  2. Dual Launch Plan:

    • March 11: Public Beta announcement
    • Monthly releases: Feature rollout schedule
    • September 5: Platform 2.0 launch event

  3. Marketing Coordination:

    • Two launch campaigns (beta + full)
    • Customer success program (beta users → paid)

Supporting Documents​

  1. Full Analysis: TIMELINE-RECONCILIATION-REPORT.md (15,000 words)
  2. Visual Timeline: UNIFIED-TIMELINE-GANTT.md (Mermaid charts)
  3. Current Plans:

Contact for Questions​

Hal Casteel, Founder/CEO/CTO

  • Decision Authority: Final
  • Timeline: Dec 20, 2025 (2 days)
  • Format: Written confirmation required

Risk of Delay​

If no decision by Dec 20:

  • ❌ Pilot planning blocked (starts Dec 24)
  • ❌ Sprint 25-26 work potentially misdirected
  • ❌ Team confusion on priorities
  • ❌ Customer communication delayed
  • ❌ Risk of missing March 11 launch

Bottom Line: Decision required within 48 hours to keep Pilot on track.

Status: URGENT DECISION REQUIRED Next Update: Post-decision implementation plan Owner: Hal Casteel

Decision Record (To Be Completed)​

Date of Decision: _______________ Option Chosen: ☐ A (Rollout-Master) ☐ B (V2 Extended) ☐ C (Hybrid) Signature: _______________ Next Steps: _______________

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