Toronto • Venture Studio

About Powerplay

We are a small, fast venture studio building consumer apps, SaaS, and marketplaces. We ship weekly, listen obsessively to users, and scale the products that earn love and revenue.

Thesis

  • Pick problems with trust, fraud, or operational friction.
  • AI‑native from day one; privacy & compliance first.
  • Measurable unit economics; default to profitability.

Operating Model

  • Incubate → Operate → Spin Out.
  • Small autonomous teams; builder‑founders.
  • Ruthless prioritization and weekly releases.

Focus Areas

  • Security & identity for calls and messaging.
  • Boating marketplaces & marina tooling.
  • Creator‑centric consumer apps & games.

Founder

John House — product‑driven entrepreneur based in Toronto. Previously built and scaled businesses in outdoor living and tech.