# Vertical Stream: Business Onboarding Guide

***V. 1.0: Last updated:** January 20, 2025*

## <mark style="color:blue;">Welcome to the Vertical AI Marketplace</mark> <a href="#business-onboarding" id="business-onboarding"></a>

Be part of the future of AI innovation. Showcase your AI models to a global audience, monetize your expertise, and gain access to powerful tools to elevate your creations. We're inviting creators to list their models and unlock their full potential. Sign up now and start transforming the AI landscape.

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## <mark style="color:blue;">What is the Vertical AI Marketplace</mark>

The Vertical AI Marketplace is a hub for **AI Creators** & **Users**

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* **Monetize Assets:** Generate revenue by offering your customized models and datasets.
* **Global Reach:** Present your work to a worldwide audience of businesses, developers, and innovators.
* **Performance Insights:** Use analytics to enhance and perfect your models.
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* **Explore**: Delve into Foundational, Vertical, and Experimental AI models.
* **Test & Compare**: Evaluate our premium models within a unified chat interface.
* **Flexible Payment**: Subscribe or pay per query using fiat or cryptocurrencies.
* **Integration Capabilities**: License AI models for use in third-party applications.
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## <mark style="color:blue;">Why join the Vertical Marketplace?</mark>

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>💸 <strong>Monetization</strong></td><td><ul><li>Choose from flexible pricing models (pay-per-use, subscription, or tiered pricing)</li><li>Users can pay in fiat and crypto</li><li>Receive revenue insights to monitor your earnings and user engagement</li></ul></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>📊 <strong>Advanced Analytics</strong></td><td><ul><li>Get real-time data on model usage, query trends, and user demographics </li><li>Use insights to adjust pricing and improve model performance.</li></ul></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>🔒 <strong>Security and Trust</strong></td><td><ul><li>API keys are encrypted and stored secure </li><li>Our platform prevents unauthorized access and usage abuse.</li></ul></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>📤 <strong>Integration with Third-Party Apps:</strong></td><td><ul><li>APIs from your models can integrate seamlessly with third-party applications.</li><li>Extend your reach by connecting with broader ecosystems.</li></ul></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## ‍🤝‍ <mark style="color:blue;">Sign-up in 4 easy steps!</mark>

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### Create your account

* [Register](https://docs.verticalstudio.ai/legal/getting-started/www.app.verticalstudio.ai) and update your account details (Banner, avatar etc.)
* Our team will assign you the **Creator** role for access to marketplace tools.
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### Complete sign-up [form](https://www.verticalstudio.ai/marketplace-onboarding)

* Submit your model information,  API endpoint and authentication token securely in our sign-up flow.&#x20;
* We will integrate a test of your model to the marketplace.
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### Setting-up your first model

* Work with the Vertical AI team to finalize and test your first model listing.
* Add metadata, select categories, and define pricing options (future feature).
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### Launch your model

Once approved, your model goes live, ready to connect with use.
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## 🎗️ <mark style="color:blue;">Post-launch support</mark>

Our team supports you every step of the way:

* **Marketing Assistance**: Together, let’s promote your model to attract users.
* **Performance Monitoring**: Use analytics to refine your offerings.
* **Support Team**: Our team will support you every step of the way.

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## 🔑 <mark style="color:blue;">Why we need your API Key</mark>&#x20;

Your API key allows us to:

* Create a secure wrapper to track usage and prevent abuse.
* Set up new endpoints for your models, ensuring they’re optimized for marketplace users.
* Manage and monitor user interactions with your models seamlessly.

**We’re excited to have you on board!**

For support, reach out to us at <support@verticalstudio.ai>.

**Let’s build the future of AI together!**


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