Question 1

Who is Ron Carter?

Accepted Answer

Ron Carter is the inventor of the wireless video doorbell, patented in 2007 (U.S. Patent 7,193,644). His innovation was later licensed by Ring, ADT, CPI, Protect America, Vivint, and others, laying the foundation of a multi-billion-dollar global industry.

Question 2

What is the technology?

Accepted Answer

1AHEAD’s portfolio represents first-generation Artificial Intelligence applications designed for:
 • Secure e-commerce and last-stage transaction verification
 • Personal and property security using robotics
 • Mobile access using images instead of RFID, eliminating outdated cards and fobs
 • Banking and fintech authentication
 • Online access and identity management
The system leverages computer vision and mobile devices to deliver secure, intelligent, and scalable solutions across industries.

Question 3

Who provided the #6 global IP ranking in 2024?

Accepted Answer

The global ranking was awarded by NEO IP, founded by JiNan Glasgow George, a globally recognized patent strategist, inventor, and entrepreneur.

About JiNan Glasgow George:
 • Former USPTO examiner
 • Named to the IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists for nine consecutive years (most recently in 2025)
 • Speaker at the UN Economic Commission for Europe and international IP conferences
 • Featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, and a member of the Forbes Tech Council
 • Author of The IP Miracle and IP in the Age of AI

Question 4

Who prepared the company’s $2.3B valuation?

Accepted Answer

The valuation was prepared by Liquidax Capital, a globally recognized IP asset management and valuation firm.

Why their valuations are credible:

• Global footprint: Offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Paris, Sydney, Auckland, and India
 • Expertise: 25+ years of IP leadership and transactions worldwide
 • Methods: Applies the three industry-standard valuation approaches Cost, Market, and Income
 • Reputation: Transparent, analytics-driven processes with documented success and client endorsements

Question 5

Why is the valuation set at 1% per $1M?

Accepted Answer

The Portfolio

20 issued patents across four verticals, each with TAM > $1B

Applications include:
1. AI-driven computer vision & mobile access
2. Robotics & AI authentication
3. Fintech & mobile voting
4. AI-controlled heated/refrigerated mailboxes for food & pharma
5. Polymorphic mobile keys for workforce access

The Offer
 • 1% equity per $1M invested
 • Investors gain ownership of all patents, all verticals, all future applications

Why It’s Extraordinary
 • Breadth vs. focus: Most VCs focus on one vertical (e.g., AI video doorbells, a $1B market representing only 25% of our portfolio), expecting a discount to the total portfolio.
 • Full-spectrum ownership: Exposure across all 1AHEAD’s billion-dollar verticals
 • Diversification: Reduced risk through multi-industry coverage
 • Asymmetric upside: Conservative entry valuation designed to reward early investors exponentially

The Blind Spot
Reducing 1AHEAD to simply an “AI doorbell” misses the reality: this is a multi-vertical, multi-billion-dollar IP platform, spanning secure access, robotics, fintech, and beyond.

The Windfall
This is a rare generational opportunity. On valuation, risk, ROI, TAM, and global relevance, few ventures compare. A deep dive into the size and quality of the AI space encumbered is essential. With the speed of AI integration and adoption, valuations can scale exponentially, making 1% per $2M invested a realistic near-term reality.

Question 6

Why act now?

Accepted Answer

Timing matters:

• The funding window closes in 30 days
 • Early investors set the valuation precedent and secure the most favorable ownership terms

This is the moment to see the bigger picture, and claim a stake in the future of intelligent access and security

Question 7

Revenue Growth Explanation

Accepted Answer

Year 1 – Foundation (Pre-Revenue)

• Focus on product development and bulk production to ensure supply capacity.
 • Investment in marketing and outreach to build awareness and prepare retail/e-commerce channels.
 • Work begins on licensing negotiations and IP enforcement.
 • No revenue in Year 1, but all groundwork is laid for commercial launch.

Year 2 – First Commercial Year ($38.5M)

• Direct Unit Sales: 47,000+ units sold, generating $28.5M. This equates to just about 4,000 units per month, which is very achievable through a combination of big-box retail distribution and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.
 • Licensing: ~95 deals closed, producing $9.5M. These come from both proactive partnerships and enforcement of existing patent use.
 • Subscriptions: 10% of buyers convert to subscriptions, generating $0.4M in recurring revenue.

Year 3 – Scale-Up ($100M+)

• Direct Unit Sales: Grow to ~150,000 units, worth $90M.
 • Licensing: Expands to $14.7M with more deals.
 • Subscriptions: Grows to $2.6M as the subscriber base deepens

Combined Revenue Outlook

By Year 2, the company achieves $38.5M revenue through a balanced model of unit sales, licensing, and subscriptions. By Year 3, revenue surpasses $100M, showing clear scalability.
This trajectory demonstrates how upfront investment in Year 1 translates into rapid, achievable growth once the product is launched.

Revenue & Units Breakdown (Years 1.3)

Metric			Year 1	Year 2	Year3
Units Sold 		$0		$47,705	$150,887
Direct Unit Sales	$0		$28.5M	$90.4M
Licensing			$0		$9.5M	$14.7M
Subscriptions		$0		$0.4M	$2.6M
Total Revenue		$0		$38.5M	$100.0M+

Question 8

What is Ron Carter’s background and what happened at Revolutionary Concepts?

Accepted Answer

Ron Carter is the inventor of the wireless video doorbell and the former CEO of Revolutionary Concepts. Under his leadership, Revolutionary Concepts developed innovative technology that was licensed to major companies, including RING.

Unfortunately, in the course of running the company, he was the victim of fraud perpetrated by Solomon Ali, who was subsequently indicted by the SEC. This fraudulent activity stripped him of control of Revolutionary Concepts and resulted in the loss of revenues from licensing agreements and other business opportunities.

It is important to note that this was not a failure of technology, vision, or execution. The product and its market potential remain strong; the setback was purely due to the criminal actions of an individual entrusted with fiduciary responsibility.

Ron Carter is now raising capital to continue developing innovative security technologies and bringing them to market. This fundraising opportunity allows the team to rebuild on a foundation of integrity, with complete control over intellectual property and operations, ensuring that investors can benefit from the technology’s true potential without the risk of fraudulent interference.
A full SEC description of the fraud that occurred, along with their indictment of the individual, is included in the data for review, should investors desire the details.