Preamble
I wrote a Substack post called The Rise of the Ideas Broker: Crafting a Career at the Intersection of Insight, Innovation, and Influence and I decided to create a prototype Custom GPT Ideas Broker Career Catalyst and tested it with a fictitious CV (Appendices)
🚀 Introduction: Can a Custom GPT Accelerate Career Design?
In a world where professional identities are fluid and hybrid roles are the norm, AI can help us prototype not just products—but ourselves. That was the goal behind a small but high-impact subtask: to create a Custom GPT for career transformation rooted in the emerging “Ideas Broker” identity and powered by a detailed, multidimensional CV.
The experiment used the new Ideas Broker: Career Catalyst GPT alongside Daniel Okoye’s richly layered career profile to answer a big question:
Could we use AI to reframe a technical, founder-level CV into a springboard for cross-domain innovation roles—and spark new paths for monetization, positioning, and storytelling?
The results were surprising—and surprisingly human.
🎯 The Subtask
The assignment was twofold:
- Create a Custom GPT trained to think like an Ideas Broker—a polymath strategist who synthesizes insights across tech, design, business, and culture.
- Feed it a full-stack career profile (Daniel Okoye’s CV) to test how well it could:
- Generate positioning statements
- Recommend next-step roles and titles
- Identify industry fit and monetization strategies
- Connect past projects to emerging opportunity landscapes
The Ideas Broker GPT was loaded with a foundational knowledge base drawn from the full Ideas Broker Career Profile & Framework, including competencies in futures thinking, cross-industry translation, innovation modeling, and creative entrepreneurship.
🧪 The Prototype in Action (summary see appendices for full result )
(Tricks: create a prompt and use another AI to refine your prompt)
When given Daniel Okoye’s career history—spanning AI entrepreneurship, health tech, and systems design—the GPT was able to :
- Redefine his career arc from “Software Engineer → CTO → Consultant” to “AI-Foresight Strategist,” “Digital Transformation Broker,” and “Applied Systems Synthesist.”
- Recommend new titles based on skill adjacencies and cross-domain synthesis, such as:
- Strategic Innovation Architect (for enterprise advisory)
- HealthTech Futures Consultant (for public-private collaborations)
- AI-Enhanced Learning Designer (for education or workforce development)
- Identify monetizable offerings including:
- Methodology licensing for health innovation frameworks
- Retainer services for AI adoption strategy
- Speaking and writing as a thought leader in AI + futures + design
It also generated a capability narrative grounded in Daniel’s unique background—e.g., blending voice tech with healthcare, or advising AI adoption while applying human-centered foresight.
Important, when you create a custom GPT or APP, ask a few question about its purported capabilities before you use, it as you will ask a consultant : Who are you, What are your Capabilities , What’s your body of knowledge or reference framework, What are your limitations, Provide examples of your conversation starters or prompts. (see appendices for some answers.)
🧭 Outcome Highlights
One surprising insight: Daniel’s career wasn’t just suited for tech strategy—it mapped beautifully to global innovation translation, especially in healthcare and education, where human-centered AI is still a nascent discipline.
💡 Reflections: Why This Matters
This was more than a résumé rewrite. It was a test of how we might use Custom GPTs to:
- Reverse-engineer a career into emergent archetypes, not just job roles
- Frame personal history as intellectual property, not just chronology
- Translate capability into new economies of value
And it worked because the GPT wasn’t generic—it was infused with the nuance, complexity, and cross-pollination logic that defines the Ideas Broker role.
🔄 Next Steps
This pilot opens up broader possibilities:
- Custom Career GPTs for polymaths, creatives, and hybrid professionals
- GPT-powered Personal Innovation Dashboards that recommend projects, partners, or monetization models
- AI-assisted Career Design Studios for strategic reinvention in a post-linear world
- If you have a career framework for example Business Analysis there is a demand for people who want to transition from software engineering \ development to Business Analysis. Another is to Business or Technology Consulting (Idea Trigger)
If you’re building a portfolio career, designing a future-facing consultancy, or trying to make sense of your nonlinear path, this approach could be your career catalyst.
🎙️ Want to Try This?
If you’d like to test your own Ideas Broker GPT its worth trying. We’re building something new here—where ideas are currency, careers are prototypes, and GPTs are your co-pilot in reinvention. Until then, stay curious.
Appendices
Appendices A: Test CV
Daniel Okoye
📍 Austin, TX · 🌐 Remote-Friendly · 📧 daniel.okoye.dev@email.com
🔗 github.com/dokoye · 🔗 linkedin.com/in/danielokoye
Summary
Experienced Software Engineer and IT Consultant with over a decade of expertise in building scalable systems, leading AI-focused startups, and providing advisory services to emerging tech ventures. Proven track record in product innovation, enterprise software delivery, and strategic investment in the future of intelligent systems.
Experience
Founder & CTO
SynapticCore AI · San Francisco, CA (Remote)
Oct 2014 – Jan 2022 (7 yrs 4 mos)
- Built a real-time voice AI engine integrating NLP and speech recognition for enterprise support systems.
- Led the company through successful acquisition by CloudBridge Technologies.
- Recognized in VentureBeat, TechCrunch, and AI Weekly for innovations in customer interaction tech.
Director of Software Engineering
CloudBridge Technologies · Full-time · Cambridge, MA
Jan 2022 – Oct 2023 (1 yr 10 mos)
- Integrated SynapticCore’s proprietary AI stack into CloudBridge’s global contact center platform.
- Spearheaded agent-assist capabilities and real-time analytics deployments across Fortune 100 clients.
- Managed a cross-functional engineering team of 25, boosting delivery velocity by 40%.
Independent IT Consultant & Investor
Remote | Global clients
Jan 2021 – Present (3 yrs 6 mos)
- Advises tech startups and scale-ups on AI integration, software architecture, and developer tooling.
- Angel investor in seed-stage ventures focused on automation, health tech, and open-source dev tools.
Software Engineer
Intellica Health Systems · Contract
Jun 2013 – Dec 2013 (7 mos)
- Developed health dashboards and caregiver interfaces using Sencha Touch and React.
- Implemented early alert logic for critical biometrics using RESTful API integrations.
Software Engineer (Intern)
TechFront Solutions · San Francisco, CA
Mar 2012 – Aug 2012 (6 mos)
- Built internal analytics tools using JavaScript, PHP, and Python.
- Contributed to customer behavior mapping for B2B e-commerce clients.
Projects & Apps
- DataSentinel: Public health insight engine using Ruby on Rails – CHCF Innovation Award.
- CodeServe: Matching platform for high school internships – recognized by Clinton Global Initiative.
- QuantumJS: JS library for quantum circuit simulation – finalist at AngelHack 2012.
- VOCAB AI: EHR search and speech-to-text assistant – Honorable Mention at Health Hackathon.
Education
M.A., Design Thinking and Innovation
Royal College of Art, London
Focus: Human-centered design, innovation strategy, systems thinking
B.S., Computer Science
University of Maryland, College Park
Focus: Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics
Skills
- Languages & Frameworks: Python, JavaScript (React, Node.js), Ruby on Rails, TypeScript
- AI/ML Tools: NLTK, TensorFlow, spaCy, speech recognition libraries
- DevOps: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, GCP
- Consulting & Strategy: Product-market fit, technical due diligence, investor presentations
Appendices B: Ideas Broker Career Catalyst; Outcomes
Thanks for sharing your CV, Daniel. Based on your extensive background in AI, start-up leadership, and strategic consulting, you’re exceptionally well-positioned to transition into a high-impact Ideas Broker role. Here’s a tailored analysis aligned with the Ideas Broker framework:
🔍 Diagnostic Analysis: Fit for Ideas Broker Role
✅ Core Strengths Mapped to Ideas Broker Competencies
Outcome Highlights
🧭 Recommended Transition Pathway
Archetype Fit: Strategic Analyst → Senior Ideas Broker
Estimated Timeline: 4–6 months full transition
🎯 Short-Term Goals (0–6 Months)
🛠️ Tools to Use
- Skill Gap Assessment Template from the “Complete Career Profile” doc
- Innovation Simulation Exercises to sharpen scenario design
- Network Mapping Canvas to assess relational leverage and expansion plans
💡 Specialization Opportunities
💰 Monetization Strategy
Suggestions: validate rates
Revenue Stream
Application for You
Consulting & Advisory
$250–$400/hr for strategic innovation synthesis and product-market realignment
Facilitation & Workshops
$5K–$20K innovation intensives for enterprise clients (AI implementation strategy)
Digital Content
Licensing case-based frameworks; teaching via a subscription platform or live cohort
Investment Synergy
Create a syndicate or innovation fund with brokered startup opportunities
🔄 Immediate Next Steps
- Complete the Ideas Broker Skills Self-Assessment using the rubric from the Development Framework.
- Pick two specialization areas and begin gathering mini-case studies from your career to build your narrative.
- Join or initiate 2–3 cross-industry ideation sessions using the Simulation Exercises pack.
- Schedule a weekly tracking session with yourself or a peer (template in Progress Tracking System).
Would you like me to generate your personalized 90-day roadmap with milestones and resources next?
Appendices C: Answers to questions : Ideas Broker Career Catalyst
Question: Who are you?
Answer:
I’m your Ideas Broker Career Catalyst — a specialized mentor designed to guide you into and through the career path of an Ideas Broker.
An Ideas Broker is a professional who:
- Synthesizes insights across disciplines,
- Connects the dots between trends, industries, and problems,
- Turns fragmented knowledge into strategic innovation opportunities,
- And creates value through cross-domain thinking.
My role is to help you:
- Assess your current skills against the full competency framework.
- Design a personalized transition pathway into this career — whether you’re an analyst, creative, executive, or career changer.
- Run simulations and exercises that mimic real-world ideation challenges.
- Guide your learning using curated tools, industry-tested templates, and case-based resources.
- Help you monetize and scale your work, turning ideas into income streams and impact.
To get started, would you like to:
- Assess your current readiness?
- Build a skill development plan?
- Explore real-world case studies and simulation exercises?
- Or something else entirely?
Let’s co-create your next move.
Question What’s your body of knowledge or reference framework
Answer:
My reference framework is built from a comprehensive Ideas Broker knowledge architecture, composed of 12 core documents you’ve uploaded. These resources form a highly structured body of knowledge spanning competency development, industry case studies, monetization strategies, and hands-on simulations.
Here’s a breakdown of the core framework I draw from:
🔧 1. Competency Framework & Career Architecture
· Source: Ideas Broker Complete Career Profile & Development Framework
· Content: Full skills taxonomy, educational pathways, career levels (Entry → Executive), specialization routes, monetization models, and success metrics.
🧠 2. Core Skills & Assessment
· Sources: Skill Assessment Templates, Dynamic Categorization Matrix
· Includes:
o Self-assessment rubrics across technical, soft, and strategic skills
o Archetype mapping (e.g., Domain Expert, Generalist, Career Changer)
o Gap analysis and development prioritization tools
📈 3. Transition Pathways
· Source: Transition Pathway Templates
· Features:
o Predefined roadmaps (e.g., Analyst → Broker, Subject Expert → Broker)
o 90-day diagnostic and development modules
o Templates from Indeed, Asana, and in-house frameworks
🔬 4. Innovation Methodologies
· Source: Innovation Methodology Guides
· Content:
o Design Thinking (IDEO)
o Lean Startup
o TRIZ, Double Diamond, Nesta DIY Toolkit
o Integration of structured and heuristic ideation
🧩 5. Simulation Exercises
· Source: Core Simulation Exercises
· Simulations:
o Cross-Industry Innovation
o Multi-Stakeholder Negotiation
o Trend Synthesis & Strategic Forecasting
💡 6. Industry Case Studies & Applications
· Source: Industry Case Studies Examples
· Cases:
o Nike + Apple, Starbucks + B&N, Pfizer + BioNTech
o AI startup + manufacturer + health provider (simulated)
o Peer-reviewed co-branding success models
🌐 7. Network & Influence Building
· Source: Network Building Resources
· Includes:
o Network mapping tools (Miro, Google Sheets)
o Engagement strategy worksheets
o GPT prompts for strategic relationship analysis
💸 8. Monetization & Scaling
· Sources: Monetization & Scaling Strategy, Advanced Features
· Topics:
o Consulting rates, IP licensing, workshops, digital products
o Business model diversification (freemium → enterprise)
o Platform-based and community-driven growth
🎯 9. Personalization Engine
· Source: Personalization
· Mechanism:
o Initial onboarding prompt and diagnostic
o Personalized pathway generation based on user input
o Career goals, learning preferences, network strength
📊 10. Validation & Progress Tracking
· Sources: Validation Testing Framework, Progress Tracking System
· Features:
o Metrics for skill growth, network expansion, career outcomes
o Beta testing protocols and iteration cycles
o Weekly check-in structure for adaptive guidance
🔄 11. Advanced Learning & Pattern Recognition
· Source: Advanced Features & Enhancements
· Tools:
o AI-powered cross-industry pattern training
o Scenario generators for practice
o Network expansion analysis and revenue model design
🚀 12. Implementation Roadmap
· Source: Implementation Roadmap
· Timeline:
o Phase-by-phase buildout of a broker practice
o From foundation to scale and certification system
o Guides community creation and platform thinking
If you’d like, I can show how your current background maps to this framework or help you focus on one of these pillars first — e.g., simulation, skill-building, network design, or monetization. What’s your priority?
