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# Episode 9 — The road ahead
- URL: https://www.artisancraft.dev/episode-9-the-road-ahead/
- Published: 2026-01-22T19:00:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-22T19:00:36.000Z
- Description: Episode 9 looks at dotmap’s roadmap — from expanding events to company profiles and lightweight opportunities — and how the platform will evolve without losing its simplicity.
- Author: Daniel Plomp
- Tags: roadmap, saas, productvision, buildinpublic, tech

dotmap is still early, but the direction is becoming clearer.

The upcoming milestones focus on expanding visibility and strengthening the ecosystem — without adding noise or complexity.

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## More event visibility

Events will become more prominent, helping:

- communities find each other
- regions highlight activity
- professionals discover opportunities nearby

Small meetups matter just as much as large conferences.

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## Lightweight company profiles

Companies deserve a presence on the map too — but without becoming a job board.

The goal is to show:

- tech teams
- hiring focus areas
- organizational presence
- event hosting

Clear, minimal and map-integrated.

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## Opportunities, without feeds

Rather than a traditional job board, dotmap will offer a simple way for companies to post roles linked to their location.

No algorithmic feeds.  
No bidding.  
No spam.

Just clear opportunities where they actually happen.

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## Future exploration: an open ecosystem

An open API is a possibility — if it enhances visibility and community tools without complicating the product.

Integrations should feel additive, not intrusive.

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## Next episode

Episode 10 closes the series with a reflection on the launch and what comes next.

## All episodes

- [Episode 0 - Building dotmap](https://www.artisancraft.dev/building-dotmap-episode-0/)
- [Episode 1 - Why I started building dotmap](https://www.artisancraft.dev/episode-1-why-i-started-building-dotmap/)
- [Episode 2 — Designing the concept](https://www.artisancraft.dev/episode-2-designing-the-concept/)
- [Episode 3 — A map-first way to explore tech](https://www.artisancraft.dev/episode-3-a-map-first-way-to-explore-tech/)
- [Episode 4 — Building the MVP](https://www.artisancraft.dev/episode-4-building-the-mvp/)
- [Episode 5 — Why multi-stack matters](https://www.artisancraft.dev/episode-5-why-multi-stack-matters/)
- [Episode 6 — Branding, UI & the badge system](https://www.artisancraft.dev/episode-6-branding-ui-the-badge-system/)
- [Episode 7 — The challenges of discovery platforms](https://www.artisancraft.dev/episode-7-the-challenges-of-discovery-platforms/)
- [Episode 8 — Early community impressions](https://www.artisancraft.dev/episode-8-early-community-impressions/)

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