Ship in weeks,
without losing alignment.
As AI collapses build time, speed isn't the problem — drift is.
Catalyst is the operating system and dev kit for rapid AI-enabled delivery. It helps you steer, build fast, and stay aligned — from proof to production.
~2 weeks
Idea to proof
4× faster
Than traditional
Live steering
On working proof
Staged path
To production
Most projects don't fail because teams can't build — they fail because teams build fast in the wrong direction. Stakeholders see the real thing too late, decisions get buried in Slack, and rough prototypes quietly ship as the final product.
Catalyst fixes this by replacing slow speculation with proof-led alignment: build something real, show people, get feedback, and only harden what's proven.
What you get
A delivery method paired with a development kit.
The Method
- Check-in points that keep everyone aligned
- Clear stages from proof to production
- Show, capture, decide — then repeat
The Kit
- Four surfaces: web, app, docs, present
- Design system + component library
- AI prompts that work with Copilot & Cursor
Who it's for
Catalyst is for people responsible for shipping — not just writing code.
Delivery leads
Running fast projects that need to stay defensible. You want less debate, clear decisions, and a reliable path from proof to production.
Agencies & consultancies
Building a repeatable delivery capability. You need a method your team can learn — not hero-led delivery that doesn't scale.
Founders & solopreneurs
Moving fast on your own product. You want speed without losing the thread, and a way to harden what's proven.
The journey to production
Production is a choice, not an accident. Four stages, each with clear expectations.
Proof
Week 1
Validate the idea works. Ship something stakeholders can steer on.
Early Product
Week 2
Real users, early feedback. Core flows working, rough edges acceptable.
Market Ready
Week 3
Polished product for launch. Ready for paying customers.
Production
Week 4+
Hardened and enterprise ready. Monitoring, security, scale.
Start here
Pick the path that matches where you are right now.
Need speed today
You know what to build. Get the repo running and ship proof this week.
- 1.Quickstart → run locally
- 2.Coding prompts → brief your AI
- 3.Ship proof → book steering
Need clarity first
Not sure what to build, or stakeholders aren't aligned yet.
- 1.Vision, Architecture, Voice prompts
- 2.Draft a focused PRD
- 3.Then move into Quickstart
Two ways to run Catalyst
Managed
Work with RIVER Group to run Catalyst with you. We handle delivery, you stay in control of steering.
Best for teams who want velocity without hiring.
DIY
You are hereUse this kit + methodology to run your own project. These docs are your playbook.
Best for teams with dev capacity who want the structure.
You're reading the DIY playbook
Everything here helps you run Catalyst yourself. No gatekeeping, no upsells — just the method and the kit.
Ready to move?
Most teams start with Quickstart and ship a proof in the first week. These are the sections you'll use most.