Join Our Global Community of Contributors

Earn equity, build your portfolio, and shape the future of educational gaming

Become a Contributor!

Contributors are trusted community members who actively engage with Glass Umbrella's open-source projects by providing meaningful input and valuable work.

As a contributor, you form part of a dynamic ecosystem alongside Maintainers, Collaborators, and Community Members. You're the bridge between passionate community members and paid collaborators.

Your Journey with Glass Umbrella

Community Member

Explore & Learn

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Contributor

Earn 5x Equity

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Paid Collaborator

Salary + Equity

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Maintainer

Leadership Role

Who Are Our Contributors?

Diverse global talent from ages 16-65, working remotely from anywhere in the world

Developers

Game dev, web dev, backend engineers

Artists

2D/3D artists, illustrators, animators

Musicians

Composers, sound designers

Writers

Narrative designers, content creators

Educators

Teachers, curriculum designers

Designers

UX/UI, game designers

What Do Contributors Do?

Create & Build

Submit code, documentation, or design pull requests
Create character designs, fan art, and visual assets
Compose music and create sound effects
Write stories, lore, and educational content

Improve & Innovate

Identify and report bugs or issues
Suggest new features and improvements
Write and update tests
Enhance documentation and tutorials

Lead & Support

Beta testing and providing feedback
Community moderation
Organize events and workshops
Mentor new contributors

Advocate & Grow

Social media advocacy
Create video content and tutorials
Educational materials development
Community outreach

Why Become a Contributor?

5x Equity Multiplier

Real ownership stake in the company

Contributors earn 5x the standard equity rate. Your contributions convert to company shares at Series A funding.

Example:

160 hours × $50/hour × 5x = 40,000 equity slices

Clear Career Path

From contributor to maintainer

Proven pathway to paid positions, leadership roles, and even C-level involvement for exceptional contributors.

Official project credits
Community recognition
Leadership opportunities
Conference speaking roles

Skill Development

Build your portfolio & network

Work on real projects with experienced mentors. Build skills, connections, and a professional portfolio.

Creative outlet for your talents
Portfolio building
Networking with global creators
See your work in the game

Understanding Your Equity

Minimum Threshold: 64 hours to qualify (approximately 2 months part-time)

Calculation: Hours × Market Rate × 5x Multiplier

No Vesting Cliffs: You own what you build from day one

Crystallization: Equity converts to shares at Series A funding

Full Transparency: See the complete equity picture

Zero Cash Burn: All contributions are equity-based

Contributor Impact on Development

Real-World Examples

Musician Contribution:

20 hours at $75/hour for game audio

= 7,500 equity slices

3D Artist Contribution:

100 hours at $60/hour for character models

= 30,000 equity slices

Cross-Functional Team:

300 combined hours on game features

= 90,000+ equity slices

Quality Through Ownership

Network Effects: Each contributor brings distribution through their networks
Vested Interest: Owners maintain higher quality standards
Peer Review: Community validates contributions
Educational Validation: Teacher-owners ensure learning value
Long-term Retention: Ownership creates lasting engagement

Traditional Model vs. Glass Umbrella

Traditional:	$800K/year cash burn
Glass Umbrella:	$0 cash burn

Meet Our Core Maintainers

Contributors who've grown into leadership roles

Meet the Full Team

Ready to Start Contributing?

Join a global community of creators building the future of educational gaming. Earn equity, grow your skills, and make a real impact.

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Getting Started

Onboard

Complete modules

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Choose

Pick contribution area

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Create

Submit first work

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Earn

Start building equity