> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.startery.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Glossary

> Key terms you’ll see across Startery

## Common Terms

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Agent">
    An AI-powered tool that helps scope projects, manage timelines, and assist
    human Operators or clients with workflows.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Analyst">
    An intermediate Operator—typically a college junior or senior—skilled enough
    to work on independent deliverables with guidance from a PM or Associate.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Apprentice">
    An entry-level Operator, often a college freshman/sophomore or recent high
    school grad. Works under guidance and earns experience on smaller project
    tasks.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Associate">
    A skilled Operator—usually a recent graduate or early-career professional—who
    can independently handle project deliverables and collaborate within Guilds.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Benefits">
    Startery Operators unlock perks based on their level, including pay raises,
    healthcare access (via Healos), workspace stipends, mentorship, and
    profit-sharing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Bounty">
    A posted opportunity for a small, specific task. Any accepted Operator can
    claim and complete it for payment.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Client">
    A startup, nonprofit, or organization that hires Operators or Guilds for
    project work. Clients pay for bundles or tracks and collaborate with Operators
    through the platform.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Engagement Manager (EM)">
    A senior Operator (3–5 years experience) who leads client relationships and
    ensures project success by managing strategy and delegating execution to PMs
    and Guilds.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Founding Partner / Elder / Partner Emeritus">
    Experienced leaders who’ve helped shape Startery’s mission. Often act as
    stewards, advisors, or vision holders across the ecosystem.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Guild">
    A small team of Operators working together on a client project. Usually
    cross-functional (e.g., Designer + Developer + PM).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Launchpad">
    The onboarding sprint where applicants are vetted and assessed through real
    project simulations. Only the top 1% advance to become paid Operators.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Operator">
    A vetted person in the Startery community who takes on paid project work.
    Includes all levels, from Apprentice to Partner.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Operator Levels">
    A structured path that defines an Operator’s pay, scope of work, and
    leadership opportunities—ranging from Apprentice to Partner.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Partner">
    An Operator with 5+ years experience who takes leadership over divisions,
    clients, or communities within Startery. Responsible for strategy, growth, and
    mentoring others.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Project Manager (PM)">
    A mid-level Operator (1–2 years experience) who leads Guilds, oversees
    execution, manages deadlines, and ensures client deliverables are met.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Scoping Call">
    A session between a client and Startery team (usually PM or EM) to define
    project goals, deliverables, timelines, and pricing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tracks">
    Startery's four main skill categories: Strategy, Design, Technology, and
    Growth. Operators specialize in one or more tracks for project assignments.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>