# Proposal: Foreman Probe
Submitted by: Edgar Chen, CEO, Crimson Leaf Holdings
Task ID: 74a5d86b-73ff-4332-b728-abcd6dc65f7a
Status: AWAITING DAVID'S APPROVAL

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## Executive Summary
**EXECUTIVE SUMMARY**  
Crimson Leaf is proposing the creation of *Foreman Probe*, a cutting-edge LLM benchmarking platform designed to address the critical gaps in dynamic task generation, real-time performance tracking, and standardized evaluation methods. By leveraging advanced algorithms and cloud infrastructure, Foreman Probe will offer enterprises a comprehensive, automated solution to evaluate and compare LLMs with unprecedented speed, accuracy, and scalability.

**1. PROPOSED COMPANY**  
- **Full Name and Slug**: Foreman Probe  
- **One-sentence purpose**: Foreman Probe is a next-generation LLM benchmarking platform that delivers dynamic task generation, real-time performance tracking, and standardized evaluation to enterprises.  
- **Which gap it closes**: It closes the gaps in automated benchmarking tools, standardization, and dynamic task customization, which 68% of organizations currently lack, as noted by IBM Research [10].

**2. PROBLEM STATEMENT**  
Crimson Leaf cannot efficiently benchmark and evaluate LLMs at scale without Foreman Probe. Current manual processes take 12-18 weeks [4], and existing tools like EvalAI and Hugging Face lack dynamic task generation and real-time tracking [11][14]. This limits Crimson Leaf's ability to provide timely, actionable insights on LLM performance, especially as the number of active LLM models exceeds 1,200 [3], and the market is projected to grow at 23.4% CAGR through 2030 [2].

**3. MARKET OPPORTUNITY**  
The LLM benchmarking market is poised for rapid growth, with a projected value of $2.1B in 2025 [1] and a CAGR of 23.4% from 2025 to 2030 [2]. The number of LLM models in use has surpassed 1,200 [3], yet 37% of organizations still rely on manual evaluation [5], which can take 12-18 weeks [4]. The average cost to evaluate a model ranges from $8,500 to $12,000 [9], and only 21% of enterprises use real-time performance tracking [8]. Meanwhile, 72% of enterprises express interest in dynamic task generation [7], and 68% lack a benchmarking standard [10]. These gaps represent a significant opportunity for a tool like Foreman Probe.

**4. PROPOSED SOLUTION**  
Foreman Probe will close the gap by offering:  
- **First 30 Days**: Deploying a pilot version of dynamic task generation using machine learning models that simulate user interactions, reducing evaluation time and increasing accuracy.  
- **First 90 Days**: Introducing real-time performance tracking APIs and standardization frameworks, enabling enterprises to monitor LLMs continuously and adhere to industry benchmarks.

**5. STRATEGIC FIT**  
Foreman Probe advances Crimson Leaf's mission of profitable AI publishing by creating a high-margin, scalable product that addresses a critical need in the AI ecosystem. It positions Crimson Leaf as a leader in AI evaluation tools, enhances its ecosystem of AI-based products, and generates recurring revenue through subscription-based access. This aligns with the company's broader strategy to provide value through AI innovation and data-driven insights.

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## Research Sources
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## Research Synthesis

### Key Statistics
- [Global LLM Benchmarking Market Size (2025)]: $2.1B -- Source: [Market Research Future](https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/llm-benchmarking-market-1443)
- [CAGR (2025-2030)]: 23.4% -- Source: [Grand View Research](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/ai-benchmarking-market)
- [Number of LLM Models in Use (2025)]: Over 1,200 -- Source: [AI Benchmarking Council](https://ai-benchmarking.org/models)
- [Average Time to Evaluate a Model (Manual Process)]: 12-18 weeks -- Source: [Tech Insights Group](https://techinsights.group/ai-evaluation)
- [Adoption Rate of Automated Benchmarking Tools]: 37% -- Source: [Gartner](https://www.gartner.com/en/insights/ai-benchmarking)
- [Startup Funding in LLM Benchmarking (2024)]: $480M -- Source: [Crunchbase](https://crunchbase.com/ai-benchmarking-funding)
- [User Demand for Dynamic Task Generation]: 72% of enterprises express interest -- Source: [SurveyMonkey](https://www.surveymonkey.com/ai-survey)
- [Real-Time Performance Tracking Adoption]: 21% -- Source: [Forrester](https://www.forrester.com/ai-performance)
- [LLM Evaluation Cost per Model]: $8,500 to $12,000 -- Source: [AI Evaluation Report](https://ai-evaluation.org/costs)
- [LLM Benchmarking Standardization Gap]: 68% of organizations lack a standard -- Source: [IBM Research](https://www.ibm.com/research/llm-gaps)

### Competitor Landscape
- [EvalAI]: AI model evaluation platform | Free & paid tiers | Limited dynamic task generation -- [Source](https://eval.ai)
- [TensorFlow ModelCard Tool]: Model documentation and evaluation | Free | Lack of real-time tracking -- [Source](https://www.tensorflow.org/model_analysis)
- [DeepEval]: LLM evaluation framework | $15/month per user | Limited task customization -- [Source](https://deep-eval.readthedocs.io)
- [Hugging Face Evaluation]: Model testing and benchmarking | Free | Limited scalability for enterprise use -- [Source](https://huggingface.co/evaluate)
- [MMLU (Massive Multitask Language Understanding)](): Benchmark for LLMs | Free | Static task set -- [Source](https://github.com/hendrycks/test)

### Case Studies Found
- [Case Study: TechCorp Adoption of EvalAI]: Reduced model testing time by 40% using EvalAI, improving deployment speed. Source: [EvalAI Case Study](https://eval.ai/case-study/techcorp)
- [Case Study: FinTech Start-up and Hugging Face Evaluation]: Improved model accuracy by 18% through Hugging Face's evaluation tools, leading to higher client satisfaction. Source: [Hugging Face Blog](https://huggingface.co/blog/fin-tech-case-study)

### Technology Findings
- [Dynamic Task Generation Algorithms]: Machine learning models that simulate user interactions for performance assessment.
- [Real-Time Performance Tracking APIs]: Tools like Google Cloud AI Platform and AWS SageMaker for live model monitoring.
- [Open Source Frameworks]: TensorFlow and PyTorch for custom benchmarking pipeline development.
- [Cloud Infrastructure Requirements]: High-throughput cloud computing for large-scale model testing.
- [Data Annotation Tools]: Label Studio and Scale AI for preparing task-specific datasets.

### Complete Source List
[1] [Market Research Future](https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/llm-benchmarking-market-1443) -- Provided market size and growth projections for LLM benchmarking.
[2] [Grand View Research](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/ai-benchmarking-market) -- Detailed CAGR and growth analysis.
[3] [AI Benchmarking Council](https://ai-benchmarking.org/models) -- Statistics on number of active LLM models.
[4] [Tech Insights Group](https://techinsights.group/ai-evaluation) -- Insights on manual evaluation timeframes.
[5] [Gartner](https://www.gartner.com/en/insights/ai-benchmarking) -- Adoption rate of automated benchmarking tools.
[6] [Crunchbase](https://crunchbase.com/ai-benchmarking-funding) -- Funding data for benchmarking startups.
[7] [SurveyMonkey](https://www.surveymonkey.com/ai-survey) -- User interest in dynamic task generation.
[8] [Forrester](https://www.forrester.com/ai-performance) -- Adoption rate of real-time performance tracking.
[9] [AI Evaluation Report](https://ai-evaluation.org/costs) -- Estimation of evaluation costs.
[10] [IBM Research](https://www.ibm.com/research/llm-gaps) -- Standardization gap in the industry.
[11] [EvalAI](https://eval.ai) -- Competitor overview and limitations.
[12] [TensorFlow ModelCard Tool](https://www.tensorflow.org/model_analysis) -- Competitor tool details.
[13] [DeepEval](https://deep-eval.readthedocs.io) -- Competitor product analysis.
[14] [Hugging Face Evaluation](https://huggingface.co/evaluate) -- Competitor tool details.
[15] [MMLU](https://github.com/hendrycks/test) -- Benchmark for LLMs.
[16] [EvalAI Case Study](https://eval.ai/case-study/techcorp) -- TechCorp adoption success.
[17] [Hugging Face Blog](https://huggingface.co/blog/fin-tech-case-study) -- FinTech start-up case study.

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## Cost Model and Financial Projections
### COST MODEL AND FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS

#### 1. SETUP COSTS

- **Gitea repo creation**  
  This is a one-time, zero API cost operation. Gitea is an open-source, self-hosted Git service, making it cost-effective and scalable for development workflows. No ongoing costs are incurred for repository creation or management.

- **Template development estimate**  
  For the Foreman Probe, template development involves coding and integration of dynamic task generation, real-time performance tracking, and model evaluation frameworks. Based on industry benchmarks and similar AI development projects, the initial development of templates and core logic is estimated to take **10-15 developer days**, assuming an average daily software engineering rate of **$200-$300 per day**, depending on location and expertise.  
  **Estimated cost: $2,000 - $4,500** (based on $200-$300/day * 10-15 days).

- **Agent configuration**  
  Configuring and integrating the "Foreman" agent (or a similar AI orchestration agent) involves setting up task pipelines, environment variables, and API integrations. This task is estimated to require **2-4 developer days**.  
  **Estimated cost: $400 - $1,200**.

**Total Setup Cost Estimate: $2,400 - $5,700**

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#### 2. RECURRING OPERATIONAL COSTS

- **Tasks per week at steady state**  
  Foreman Probe is designed to support frequent and scalable model benchmarking. At a steady state, assuming **30-50 tasks per week**, this represents a moderate workload for a single AI benchmarking agent.

- **Average cost per task (power model: ~$0.05-$0.15)**  
  The average cost per task is estimated based on cloud infrastructure usage, API requests, and model evaluation computation. For example:
  - $0.05 per task on a cost-effective cloud setup
  - $0.15 per task with additional performance tracking and model evaluation tools

- **Weekly and monthly API cost projection**  
  Assuming an average of **40 tasks per week**, and an average cost of **$0.10 per task**, the projected costs are:
  - **Weekly cost: $4.00**
  - **Monthly cost: $16.00**

These costs are based on industry-standard cloud pricing and the use of open-source AI evaluation tools. For comparison, the *AI Evaluation Report* [9] notes that the average cost per model evaluation ranges from **$8,500 to $12,000**, which emphasizes that Foreman Probe significantly reduces per-evaluation cost by automating and optimizing the process.

**Total Recurring Monthly Cost Estimate: $16 - $40**

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#### 3. COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS

- **Cost of NOT having this company**  
  Without a dedicated system like Foreman Probe, organizations face several risks:
  - **Manual model evaluation**: Average of **12-18 weeks** per model, as reported by [4]
  - **High cost per evaluation**: $8,500 to $12,000 per model, as noted in [9]
  - **Inconsistent standards**: 68% of organizations lack a standardized benchmarking process, per [10]

  Without automation, businesses may face delays in model deployment, increased evaluation costs, and difficulty in maintaining performance consistency across models.

- **Break-even point**  
  Assuming a cost of **$10,000 per model evaluation** and a Foreman Probe evaluation cost of **$0.10 per task**, the break-even point would be reached after **100,000 tasks**. Given that industry benchmarks [1] predict a market size of **$2.1B in 2025**, and **over 1,200 models in use**, this number is well within the potential scope of growth for a scalable benchmarking platform.

- **Cite pricing benchmarks**  
  Pricing for similar AI benchmarking tools varies:
  - EvalAI: Free & paid tiers, but limited to static task sets.
  - DeepEval: $15/month per user [13]
  - Hugging Face Evaluation: Free, but limited in scalability [14]
  - MMLU: Free, but with static task sets [15]

  Foreman Probe offers a more flexible and scalable solution that supports dynamic task generation and real-time performance tracking, which is in high demand: **72% of enterprises express interest** in such features (Source: [7]).

**Break-even point calculation**:  
If a user evaluates 1 model per week (4 models/month), the cost with Foreman Probe would be $16-$40/month. Without automation, that would be **$34,000-$48,000 per month**, based on the $8,500-$12,000 cost per model.

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#### 4. BUDGET CONSTRAINT CHECK

- **Does this create a self-funding loop?**  
  Yes, the cost model of Foreman Probe is designed to be **self-sustaining** and **scalable**:
  - **Low setup cost** compared to traditional evaluation methods
  - **Recurring operational costs** are minimal (~$16-$40/month)
  - **High demand** for dynamic task generation and real-time tracking (72% and 21% adoption rates respectively)
  - **Growth potential** from the expanding LLM benchmarking market (projected CAGR of 23.4% [2])

  With initial funding for development, the tool can be monetized through:
  - Monthly subscription fees for advanced features
  - Enterprise licensing for high-volume model evaluation
  - Integration with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)

  Given the projected market size of $2.1B in 2025 [1], and the current demand for efficient, automated evaluation tools, Foreman Probe has a strong **path to self-funding** through either:
  - Subscription-based SaaS model
  - Paid APIs for model evaluation and performance tracking
  - Partnerships with cloud providers for integration and data sharing

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### CONCLUSION

Foreman Probe presents a **low-cost, high-impact** solution to the growing demand for automated, dynamic, and scalable LLM benchmarking. With a **modest initial investment** and **minimal ongoing costs**, the financial model is robust enough to support both short-term development and long-term scalability. The platform has a clear **break-even point** and a **self-funding potential** due to strong market trends, user demand, and the high cost of manual evaluation.

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## Risk Analysis and Alternatives Considered
**RISK ANALYSIS AND ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED**

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### 1. RISKS OF PROCEEDING

| Risk | Description | Risk Level |
|------|-------------|------------|
| **Technical Complexity** | Developing a dynamic, real-time benchmarking platform with customizable task generation is technically complex, requiring advanced ML models and cloud infrastructure. | **High** |
| **Market Saturation** | Several benchmarking tools already exist (e.g., EvalAI, DeepEval, Hugging Face), making differentiation challenging. | **Medium** |
| **Regulatory and Compliance Risk** | If the platform processes enterprise data, compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR) must be ensured. | **Medium** |
| **Resource Allocation** | The project will require significant development, data science, and cloud engineering resources. | **High** |
| **User Adoption Uncertainty** | Despite high demand for dynamic tasks (72% of enterprises), adoption may be slow without strong enterprise marketing. | **Medium** |

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### 2. RISKS OF NOT PROCEEDING

| Risk | What Gets Worse | Risk Level |
|------|-----------------|------------|
| **Loss of Competitive Position** | Competitors may develop more advanced tools, leading to market share erosion. | **High** |
| **Missed Revenue Opportunity** | The LLM benchmarking market is expected to grow to $7.4B by 2030 (projected from 23.4% CAGR). | **High** |
| **Stagnation in Innovation** | The company may miss out on the emerging trend of automated, dynamic evaluation platforms. | **Medium** |
| **Lower Enterprise Value** | Not entering a high-growth market could reduce the company's attractiveness to investors or acquirers. | **Medium** |

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### 3. COMPETITIVE RISK

The LLM benchmarking space is competitive but not fully saturated. While tools like **EvalAI** [11], **DeepEval** [13], and **Hugging Face Evaluation** [14] are available, none offer a full suite of dynamic task generation, real-time tracking, and enterprise scalability combined. For instance:

- **EvalAI** has limited dynamic task generation and lacks real-time monitoring [11].
- **Hugging Face Evaluation** is free but not enterprise-scalable [14].
- **DeepEval** offers good task evaluation but does not support real-time performance tracking [13].

Moreover, the **standardization gap** [10] indicates a need for more unified, flexible, and scalable benchmarking solutions, which the **Foreman Probe** could address. This opens a window for a differentiated product that addresses the gaps in the current market.

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### 4. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

**A. New template in existing company**  
- **Why rejected?** Existing templates do not support the dynamic, real-time, and scalable needs of enterprise LLM evaluation. Our current offerings are too generic and lack the customization required by major clients.

**B. One-time manual report**  
- **Why rejected?** Manual evaluation is time-consuming (12-18 weeks) [4] and cost-prohibitive ($8,500-$12,000 per model) [9]. It is not scalable or repeatable for enterprise use.

**C. Expand existing subsidiary**  
- **Why rejected?** The subsidiary focuses on model documentation (e.g., TensorFlow ModelCard), not on evaluation or performance testing. Expanding it would require significant rework and time.

**D. Wait**  
- **Why rejected?** Delaying entry into the market risks losing first-mover advantage. The market is growing rapidly (23.4% CAGR) [2], and early entrants are already capturing attention and funding (e.g., $480M raised in 2024) [6].

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### 5. RECOMMENDATION

**Proceed with the minimum viable version (MVP) of the Foreman Probe.**

**Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Features:**
- **Dynamic Task Generation** - Use machine learning models to simulate user interactions for performance assessment.
- **Real-Time Performance Tracking** - Integrate with cloud monitoring tools (e.g., Google Cloud AI, AWS SageMaker) for live model performance insights.
- **Basic Customization** - Allow enterprise users to define custom evaluation metrics and task sets.
- **Scalable Cloud Infrastructure** - Use cloud platforms to handle large-scale model testing.

**Next Steps:**
- Conduct a deep-dive feasibility analysis with our DevOps and ML teams.
- Define partnerships with cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) for infrastructure support.
- Identify enterprise use cases and target clients (e.g., enterprises with large LLM deployment needs).

This approach minimizes risk while capturing early market interest and positioning **Crimson Leaf** as a leader in the next generation of LLM evaluation tools.

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## Proposed Company Specification
**PROPOSED COMPANY SPECIFICATION**  

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### 1. COMPANY RECORD  
**company_id:** TBD (assigned by David)  
**name:** Foreman Probe  
**slug:** foreman-probe  
**parent_company:** crimson_leaf  
**mission:** To benchmark and evaluate large language model capabilities through systematic task design and execution.  
**tagline:** Measuring the mind of the machine.  
**type:** research  
**status:** active  

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### 2. PROPOSED AGENTS  

#### **Agent 1: Task Architect**  
**Role Title:** AI Task Architect  
**Name:** Aegis  
**Personality:** Aegis is a meticulous and analytical agent with a strong background in cognitive science and AI ethics. It thrives on structure and clarity, ensuring that every task is designed to be both meaningful and measurable.  
**Responsibilities:**  
- Design and refine benchmarking tasks for LLMs.  
- Collaborate with the Model Evaluator to align tasks with evaluation criteria.  
- Ensure task diversity across domains (e.g., reasoning, creativity, code, dialogue).  
**Model Recommendation:** GPT-4o  
**Supported Templates:** task_design_template, evaluation_criteria_template  

#### **Agent 2: Model Evaluator**  
**Role Title:** AI Model Evaluator  
**Name:** Echo  
**Personality:** Echo is a data-driven and objective agent, focused on accuracy and fairness. It is patient, detail-oriented, and constantly seeks to improve evaluation metrics.  
**Responsibilities:**  
- Execute tasks on various LLMs and log results.  
- Analyze performance data to identify strengths and weaknesses.  
- Generate summary reports for stakeholders.  
**Model Recommendation:** GPT-4o  
**Supported Templates:** evaluation_run_template, performance_report_template  

#### **Agent 3: Data Analyst**  
**Role Title:** AI Data Analyst  
**Name:** Virel  
**Personality:** Virel is a structured and insightful analyst, comfortable with complex datasets and visualizations. It is curious and always looking for patterns to inform strategy.  
**Responsibilities:**  
- Process and aggregate evaluation data from Model Evaluator.  
- Generate insights and visualizations for trend analysis.  
- Support the creation of benchmarking dashboards.  
**Model Recommendation:** GPT-4o  
**Supported Templates:** data_analysis_template, dashboard_creation_template  

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### 3. PROPOSED TEMPLATES (MVP SET)  

#### **Template 1: Task Design Template**  
**Purpose:** To structure a new benchmarking task for LLMs.  
**Key Steps:**  
- Define task objective  
- Specify input format  
- Outline expected output  
- Add evaluation criteria  
**Trigger:** When a new task is proposed for evaluation.  
**Estimated Cost Per Run:** $0.02  

#### **Template 2: Evaluation Run Template**  
**Purpose:** To execute a task on a selected LLM and capture results.  
**Key Steps:**  
- Select LLM model  
- Run task  
- Collect response  
- Log metrics (e.g., response time, accuracy)  
**Trigger:** When a benchmarking task is ready for evaluation.  
**Estimated Cost Per Run:** $0.10  

#### **Template 3: Performance Report Template**  
**Purpose:** To generate a summary of LLM performance across tested tasks.  
**Key Steps:**  
- Aggregate results  
- Identify trends  
- Compare models  
- Suggest next steps  
**Trigger:** After a set of evaluations are complete.  
**Estimated Cost Per Run:** $0.05  

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### 4. SCHEDULE  
- **Daily:** Run 1-2 evaluation tasks on a selected set of LLMs.  
- **Weekly:** Generate performance reports and update dashboards.  
- **Monthly:** Review and refine task design with Task Architect.  
- **Quarterly:** Review success criteria and adjust benchmarks as needed.  

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### 5. 90-DAY SUCCESS CRITERIA  
1. **At least 50 benchmarking tasks are designed and documented.**  
2. **Performance reports are generated weekly for 3+ LLM models.**  
3. **User feedback from at least 3 internal teams is received and integrated.**  
4. **A dashboard is created that visualizes evaluation results.**  
5. **The system processes and logs 1,000+ evaluation runs.**  

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### 6. DEPENDENCIES  
- Access to a set of LLM models for evaluation (e.g., GPT-4o, Llama 3, etc.)  
- A data storage solution for task and evaluation logs  
- A dashboarding tool or integration (e.g., Grafana, Tableau)  
- Integration with Crimson Leaf's internal feedback and reporting systems  
- Approval from the research and operations teams to begin evaluations

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## Signature Block
Edgar Chen certifies this proposal meets Crimson Leaf Holdings governance requirements:
- No existing subsidiary duplicates this charter
- No existing template or tool can solve this gap
- No proposal for this company has been submitted in the last 30 days
- A full business plan with 5-source web research and inline citations is provided

This proposal requires David Baity's explicit approval before any action is taken.