Building in Public: Why It Matters So Deeply for Orb

We live in a world where most things happen behind closed doors. Startups, companies, creators, and even individuals carefully craft polished versions of themselves, showing only what looks complete, perfect, and safe.

But life isn’t like that.

Real creation is messy.

Real growth is uncertain.

And real relationships are built on honesty, not flawless images.

If Orb is meant to reflect real life, if it aims to become a space where people become healthier, more connected, and more self-aware, then Orb itself must be born in the open.

For us, Building in Public isn’t a marketing tactic. It’s a philosophy. A commitment.

A commitment to truth.

To humanity.

To the very people we’re building for.

Orb is Not “Another Social Network”

Orb did not begin as a plan to enter a crowded market or disrupt an industry. Orb began with a quiet question:

What if a social platform could make us better, not more distracted?

Today’s networks overflow with content but starve us of connection.

We scroll more but feel more alone.

We speak louder but feel less heard

Algorithms keep us engaged, not fulfilled.

If Orb is going to be different in what it becomes, it must be different in how it is created.

And that’s where Building in Public becomes essential.

Building in Public Means Accepting We’re Human

Some people think “building in public” means posting technical updates or sharing progress logs.

But for us, it’s deeper.

Building in public means admitting:

• we’re learning,

• we’re searching,

• we’re experimenting,

• And sometimes… we’re wrong.

For Orb, this means:

• If an idea doesn’t work, we say it.

• If a feature is unfinished, we show it.

• If a decision is difficult, we explain why.

We don’t want to present a perfect façade. We want to present a real one.

Because Orb is about being human, not being flawless.

Collective Wisdom Only Works When People Are Part of the Journey

Orb is built around the concept of collective wisdom. But “collective wisdom” isn’t a button or a feature; it’s a living process.

It requires participation, transparency, and courage.

If people are going to trust Orb with their thoughts, their stories, their inner worlds in the future, they must see today how Orb itself is shaped:

How decisions are made. What challenges arise? What values guide us? Where we adjust, listen, or course-correct.

Listening is the heart of collective wisdom. By building in public, we begin listening now, long before the product is complete.

Trust Comes From Honesty, Not Hype

Trust isn’t built with ads, slogans, or fancy launches. Trust grows when people can see for themselves:

• that we hide nothing,

• that feedback shapes us,

• that mistakes don’t scare us,

• and that we stay steady even when the path is unclear.

In a world where companies guard every detail, building in public becomes an act of trust toward the community.

It’s our way of saying:

“Here we are. This is the process. These are the things we know, and the things we are still figuring out.”

This honesty is what can make Orb a safe, meaningful space for its users.

Why It Matters So Deeply for Orb

Because Orb is not just a product, Orb is a relationship. A conversation. A living reflection of the people who use it.

If we want people to be honest inside Orb, we must be honest outside it.

If we want people to share their concerns, values, and stories, we must show our own journey.

If we want Orb to become a place of growth, we must grow in front of the world.

You cannot build a platform based on trust while building it behind a curtain.

Ultimately, Building in Public Is an Invitation

An invitation for people not just to use Orb, but to shape it. An invitation to join a journey, not just watch a launch. An invitation to think, question, reflect, and co-create something that truly matters.

We don’t want an audience. We want partners. We want contributors. We want a community that builds Orb with us.

And Building in Public is the first step in making that possible.