Core idea
Civilization is vulnerable to existential risks; with few exceptions, there is no organized, serious, and continuously operating system of work.
What does a “continuously running system” mean?
This is not a set of random initiatives; it means a “program” that advances through disciplined goals, measurement, a decision loop, and an enduring institutional structure.
Approach / multidisciplinary structure
An approach that unifies different business models under one roof (investment/holding + R&D + partnerships/participations + project development) and runs them as a single integrated operation.
Concrete start
First, establish a classic investment company / Investment Holding Company.
Then build the R&D engine
An R&D group is built inside the holding; it generates the questions: “What should we invest in? Which risks are growing? What capabilities are required?”
Anchor the foundation in R&D
The company’s direction, strategy, and investment decisions rest on the framework produced by R&D → an R&D-centered investment company emerges.
Two-part architecture
Operationally, the company splits into two main arms: Standard Ependyo (financial portfolio discipline) + Thematic Ependyo (life-portfolio capacity).
Role of Standard Ependyo
It protects and grows capital through classic investment principles; it is the system’s source of “stability and fuel.”
Role of Thematic Ependyo
By building long-term collaborations and a network of participations/subsidiaries, it develops capability in areas like energy, infrastructure, biosecurity, food-water security, and ecosystem resilience.
Meaning of the Standard → Thematic shift
As we shift, three things grow at once: (1) capital under control (capacity), (2) sphere of impact (bigger problems), (3) type of collaboration (deeper partnership/participation).
The meaning of investment transforms
Standard investing grows a “financial portfolio”; thematic investing grows a “life portfolio.” The logic is the same: protect + grow + manage risk.
Ultimate long-term goal
Increase civilization’s options, fueled by thematic investments; in the longest horizon, pursue a life portfolio with a perspective of expansion across planets.