Maine. Canada. The New Economy.
A circular economy community for solo founders, cross-border innovators, and builders who believe the future doesn't need a VC's permission slip.
Founded by Christopher M. Edwards · Cape Elizabeth, Maine · Dual Citizen · SmarterTariff (Patent Pending)
Four pillars.
One community.
Circular Economy
Maine's natural abundance is a competitive advantage, not a liability. We build businesses that close the loop — locally sourced, regionally scaled, globally relevant.
AI for Good + Guardrails
Powerful AI tools belong in the hands of solo founders — with the ethics and guardrails to use them responsibly.
Cross-Border Collaboration
Maine and Canada share more than a border. We share a future. Rules-based international business, built by people who live it.
Solo Founders. No VCs Needed.
The new economy is being built by individuals with laptops, ideas, and the grit to ship. You don't need a boardroom. You need a community.
About the founder
"I built this because Maine deserves better than pay-to-play startup clubs — and because being a dual citizen gives me a view of the border that most people never get."
Christopher M. Edwards is a solo entrepreneur based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. A dual Canadian-American citizen, he is the individual creator behind SmarterTariff — software with a patent pending — and publishes the CircularMaine newsletter. His work sits at the intersection of cross-border IP, circular economics, and AI for good. Maine portfolio at chrismedwards.com.
Ventures
More is on the way.
Maine & Canada innovation stories, founder perspectives, and circular economy deep-dives.
Startup-focused roles in Maine and cross-border positions for the new economy.
Free to Join. No Gatekeepers.
- Access the CircularMaine newsletter and community updates
- Connect with solo founders and cross-border innovators
- Be part of Maine's most open startup community — no membership fees, no pay-to-play