Document Comparison Analysis
NEW Input vs. EXISTING Deliverables
Analysis Date: December 15, 2025
Scope: Comparison of inputs/sixth-wall-tech-thesis-analysis.md against deliverable/ folder contents
1. FACTUAL DIFFERENCES
Company Metrics & Numbers
Mirage Digital
| Metric | NEW Analysis | EXISTING Deliverable | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Views | 4B+ (line 71) | 4 Billion+ (tech-synthesis.md:71) | ✅ Consistent |
| Subscribers | 20M+ | 20M+ | ✅ Consistent |
| Creator Partners | 300+ (line 41) | 300+ (tech-synthesis.md:58) | ✅ Consistent |
| Retention Rate | 99% | 99% (tech-synthesis.md:77) | ✅ Consistent |
| Content Library | 10,000+ hours | 10,000+ hours | ✅ Consistent |
| Active Shows | 60+ | 60+ | ✅ Consistent |
Skailed/Impressive
| Metric | NEW Analysis | EXISTING Deliverable | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zanui Traffic | 6,700 monthly organic | 6,700 monthly traffic (tech-synthesis.md:119) | ✅ Consistent |
| Zanui Pages | 1,800 landing pages | 1,800 landing pages | ✅ Consistent |
| Zanui Timeline | 8 weeks (line 58) | 2 months (tech-synthesis.md:119) | ✅ Consistent (equivalent) |
| Zanui Keywords | 600+ on Page 1 | 600+ keywords page #1 | ✅ Consistent |
| Zanui Traffic Value | $3,500/month | $3,500 monthly traffic value | ✅ Consistent |
| Monthly Pricing | $2,000-6,000/mo (line 52) | $2K-$6K/month (03-acquisition-tech-fit.md:65) | ✅ Consistent |
| Setup Cost | $2,500 (line 52) | Not mentioned | ⚠️ NEW detail |
Zuti Digital
| Metric | NEW Analysis | EXISTING Deliverable | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YoY Revenue (Short) | +245% (line 88) | +245% YoY (tech-synthesis.md:154) | ✅ Consistent |
| YoY ROAS (Short) | +68% (line 88) | +68% YoY (tech-synthesis.md:154) | ✅ Consistent |
| YoY Revenue (Long) | +45% (line 88) | +45% YoY (tech-synthesis.md:155) | ✅ Consistent |
| YoY ROAS (Long) | +11% (line 88) | +11% YoY (tech-synthesis.md:155) | ✅ Consistent |
Market Sizing
| Metric | NEW Analysis | EXISTING Deliverable | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAM Current | Not specified | $250B (tech-synthesis.md:26) | ❌ Missing in NEW |
| TAM Projected | Not specified | $480B (tech-synthesis.md:26) | ❌ Missing in NEW |
| Impressive TAM | 150K Shopify stores AU (line 64) | Not mentioned | ⚠️ NEW detail |
| Impressive Target ARR | $600K (1,000 @ $499/mo) (line 65) | Not mentioned | ⚠️ NEW detail |
2. STRUCTURAL DIFFERENCES
Architecture Models
NEW Analysis - 4-Layer Model
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CREATOR OS ARCHITECTURE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ INTELLIGENCE LAYER │ Influencer Data Platform (TBD) │
│ CONTENT LAYER │ Mirage → Distribution │
│ PERFORMANCE LAYER │ Skailed Suite │
│ SERVICES LAYER │ Zuti + Impressive │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Lines 140-161
EXISTING Deliverable - 3-Pillar + 2-Layer Model
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CreatorOS │
│ Unified Data & AI-Driven Operating System │
├─────────────────┬─────────────────────┬─────────────────────────┤
│ PILLAR 1 │ PILLAR 2 │ PILLAR 3 │
│ CREATORS │ TECHNOLOGY │ BRAND & INTELLIGENCE │
└─────────────────┴─────────────────────┴─────────────────────────┘
Layer 1: Administration + Back-Office
Layer 2: Portfolio Business Operating Systems
Layer 3: CreatorOS Platform
01-technology-thesis.md:18-46
Analysis
Major Structural Difference:
- NEW uses functional layers (Intelligence, Content, Performance, Services)
- EXISTING uses business pillars (Creators, Technology, Brand & Intelligence) + operational layers
- NEW model emphasizes tech stack integration from bottom-up
- EXISTING model emphasizes business strategy alignment from top-down
Company-to-Architecture Mapping
NEW Analysis Alignment
| Company | Layer | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Impressive | Performance Layer | Skailed SaaS suite (line 151-155) |
| Mirage | Content Layer | Distribution (line 148) |
| Zuti | Services Layer | Luxury brand execution (line 157) |
| TBD Platform | Intelligence Layer | Influencer data (line 145) |
EXISTING Deliverable Alignment
| Company | Pillar | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Mirage | Pillar 1: Creators | Creator infrastructure (tech-synthesis.md:49) |
| Impressive/Skailed | Pillar 2: Technology | SaaS platform (tech-synthesis.md:91) |
| Zuti | Pillar 3: Brand & Intelligence | Brand tools (tech-synthesis.md:133) |
Analysis
Contradictory Mappings:
- Mirage mapped to "Content Layer" (NEW) vs "Pillar 1: Creators" (EXISTING)
- Impressive mapped to "Performance Layer" (NEW) vs "Pillar 2: Technology" (EXISTING)
- Zuti mapped to "Services Layer" (NEW) vs "Pillar 3: Brand & Intelligence" (EXISTING)
This represents a fundamental restructuring of how acquisitions fit the thesis.
3. MISSING ELEMENTS
In NEW Analysis (Not in EXISTING)
Strategic Context
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UPF Methodology Note: "Charles wants to execute UPF methodology on their behalf rather than license or expose the framework. This is a service engagement, not a framework sale." (line 14)
- EXISTING: No mention of UPF or engagement structure
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Timeline Pressure: "PE investment committee" presentation (line 12), "~$1.5M timeline" (line 12)
- EXISTING: No specific funding amount or timeline urgency
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Engagement Scoping: 3-stage model (Tech Thesis Sprint → Tech Diligence Retainer → Implementation Partnership) (lines 262-310)
- EXISTING: No engagement scope or pricing considerations
Product Details
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Skailed Pricing Breakdown: Individual product pricing for Smart Links ($299 setup + $99-199/mo), Rocket Indexer ($399 setup + $199/mo) (lines 52-55)
- EXISTING: Only aggregate pricing mentioned ($2K-6K/month)
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Impressive Recognition: "APAC Search Awards 2024 Winner" (line 66)
- EXISTING: Not mentioned
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Mirage Platform Specifics: Samsung TV (June 2025), Roku (August 2025) (lines 63-64 NEW analysis, from company deep dive)
- EXISTING: Generic "Samsung TV (launching June 2025)" in tech-synthesis
Market Opportunity
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Australian Shopify Market: "TAM: 150K Shopify stores in Australia" for Impressive (line 64)
- EXISTING: No specific TAM for Impressive
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Celebrity Brand Agency: Listed as target company in discussions (line 37)
- EXISTING: Not mentioned anywhere
In EXISTING Deliverables (Not in NEW)
Financial Projections
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Technology Investment Budget: Detailed 3-year build budget ($16-24M) and acquisition budget ($40-135M) (tech-synthesis.md:320-346)
- NEW: Only Phase 1 mentioned ($1.5-2.5M) in general terms (line 242 synthesis doc)
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Mirage Revenue Projections: 2024A-2027E revenue forecasts ($1.67M → $6.81M) (tech-synthesis.md:92-99)
- NEW: No financial projections
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Phase-by-Phase Roadmap: Detailed Phase 1/2/3 with timelines and investment amounts (tech-synthesis.md:231-268)
- NEW: High-level mention only in recommended slide structure (lines 244-250)
Strategic Analysis
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Acquisition Target Examples: Specific company names like CreatorIQ, Grin, Upfluence, AspireIQ, IZEA (tech-synthesis.md:284)
- NEW: "Influencer Intelligence Data Platform (name unknown)" (line 36)
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Risk Assessment Matrix: Technology risks and acquisition risks with probability/impact (tech-synthesis.md:352-369)
- NEW: Not included
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Build vs. Buy vs. Partner Matrix: Detailed recommendation framework (04-gap-analysis.md:106-115)
- NEW: Only mentioned in slide 5 recommendation (lines 252-255)
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Fit Scores: Quantified scores for each company (Mirage: 9/10, Skailed: 8/10, Zuti: 7/10) (03-acquisition-tech-fit.md)
- NEW: No quantified scoring
SUMMARY
What's Consistent
- All company metrics (views, revenue growth, case studies)
- Core technology assets identified
- Recognition that all three companies bring genuine tech IP
- Need for integration layer and data platform
- Gap identification (creator discovery, cross-platform analytics)
What's Different
Structure: 4-Layer (NEW) vs. 3-Pillar+2-Layer (EXISTING) Emphasis: Foundation-first (NEW) vs. Vision-first (EXISTING) Purpose: Internal analysis (NEW) vs. Client deliverable (EXISTING) Tone: Critical/diagnostic (NEW) vs. Confident/polished (EXISTING)
What's Missing
NEW lacks: Financial models, risk matrices, detailed roadmaps, quantified fit scores EXISTING lacks: UPF context, engagement scoping, individual product pricing, APAC award, celebrity agency target
Key Decision
Should EXISTING deliverables be revised to adopt NEW's 4-layer architecture and "foundation-first" messaging, or should NEW's insights be incorporated incrementally while preserving the current 3-pillar structure?
This decision depends on:
- Which framework better serves the PE audience
- Whether client prefers aspirational or practical positioning
- Timeline for revisions vs. presentation date pressure
Analysis prepared: December 15, 2025 Analyst: Claude (Root Cause Analyst mode) Classification: Internal SkaFld Use