PART 1 — BEFORE VALUATION: WHAT PRESSURE IS THE MARKET PLACING ON IP AS AN ASSET CLASS?
IP isn’t undervalued because it lacks worth — it’s undervalued because the market lacks a framework.
Once the pressure is named, valuation becomes a structural correction, not a speculative guess.
PART 2 — BEFORE COLLATERALIZATION: WHAT FUNCTION MUST IP SERVE INSIDE A FINANCIAL SYSTEM?
Collateral is not about ownership — it’s about reliability.
Upstream, the question is not “What is this IP worth?” but “What role must this IP play in stabilizing capital flow?”
PART 3 — BEFORE INSTRUMENT DESIGN: WHAT BEHAVIOR MUST THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM MAKE IMPOSSIBLE?
Every financial instrument exists to prevent a specific failure.
IPBSE emerges when the system can no longer tolerate volatility, opacity, or non‑standardized IP treatment.
PART 4 — BEFORE RISK MODELS: WHAT IS THE NATURAL VOLATILITY PROFILE OF IP?
IP behaves differently from physical assets, equity, or debt.
Upstream clarity begins by naming IP’s inherent volatility pattern — the rhythm that risk models must respect rather than override.
PART 5 — BEFORE LIQUIDITY: WHAT IS THE SYSTEM’S RULE FOR HOW IP ENTERS AND EXITS CAPITAL MARKETS?
Liquidity is not a feature — it’s a governance rule.
Once the entry/exit logic is defined, IP stops behaving like a creative artifact and starts behaving like a financial participant.
PART 6 — BEFORE SECURITIZATION: WHAT IS THE ENERGY ECONOMY OF IP‑BACKED CAPITAL?
Capital has an energy cycle — accumulation, deployment, return, redistribution.
IPBSE works because it aligns IP’s creative energy cycle with the financial system’s capital cycle.
PART 7 — BEFORE ADOPTION: WHAT PROMISE DOES IPBSE MAKE TO INSTITUTIONS?
No system scales without a governing promise.
IPBSE’s promise is simple: standardization, predictability, and collateral integrity.
Once that promise is named, adoption becomes a matter of alignment, not persuasion.
January 2026 Open House Webcast
Find Your Footing on Stage 32: Join Our January Community Open House!
Wednesday, January 28th at 12:00 pm PT!
Every success story begins with a first step.
If you’re ready to take yours, join me, Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32, for our January Community Open House Webcast happening Wednesday, January 28th at 12:00 pm PT!
Free Registration: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-january-2026-community-open-house-webcast
Whether you’re chasing representation, looking for collaborators, or simply ready to stop creating in isolation, the Stage 32 Community Open House is your moment to show up, be seen, and start making real progress.
This free live event isn’t a presentation—it’s a fully interactive session led by you and guided by Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32. You’ll have the opportunity to share your goals, ask questions, and tell us exactly what resources or support you’re looking for right now in your creative journey.
Ashley will walk you through the most powerful tools and features on Stage 32, including how to build a strong profile that acts as your virtual business card—clearly showcasing your skills, interests, and creative voice. You’ll learn how to participate in the free Stage 32 Lounges in a way that positions you as someone others want to collaborate with, including how to make a compelling post, contribute to ongoing conversations, and stay consistently active in a way that builds visibility and trust.
You’ll also learn how to keep up with the latest industry news, platform updates, and community insights through the Stage 32 Blog, and how to access Stage 32 Education, Certification, and Script Services that align with your next big move.
This session will close with a live Q&A tailored specifically to your goals and questions—whether you’re a writer, director, producer, actor, editor, or someone who wears multiple hats.
Wherever you’re starting from, this is your launchpad. Join us and take that first step with intention.
If you can’t attend live, don’t worry — registering ensures you’ll receive the full recording to watch anytime from anywhere.
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