Overview
Company Handbook
This handbook explains how we work, what we believe, and where we’re going. It is one of the most important things we’ve ever made.
Welcome to CNAP’s company handbook. This is our guide to building the future of managed services distribution—a future where deploying data center-scale software is as easy as installing an app from the App Store.
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Company Vision & Strategy
Our long-term vision, market positioning, and the principles that guide how we work together.Vision 2030: The Managed Services Revolution
How CNAP is transforming cloud software distribution and creating a new category of sovereign, automated managed services.
Strategic Positioning: The Platform of Platforms
Our unique position as the managed services enablement layer and why we avoid vendor lock-in.
Culture & Values: Building for Builders
The principles that guide how we work and the company we aspire to be.
Business Foundation
The strategic thinking, market analysis, and business fundamentals that drive our decisions.Key Business Questions
The five critical questions that drive our business strategy and decision-making.
Our Market Fit
Where CNAP succeeds in the cloud ecosystem and our competitive advantages.
Only 10 Slides
It takes only 10 slides to explain CNAP’s entire business model and vision.
Why This Handbook Matters
This handbook represents our commitment to radical transparency. We believe that by sharing how we think, work, and make decisions, we build trust with our community and attract people who share our values.For Team Members
This handbook is your guide to understanding not just what we do, but why we do it. Every decision, principle, and strategy documented here helps you make better choices and contribute more effectively.For the Community
We’re building in public because the developer community deserves to understand the companies that serve them. This transparency helps you decide whether CNAP aligns with your values and goals.For Partners & Investors
This handbook demonstrates our strategic thinking, market understanding, and commitment to building a sustainable business that serves all stakeholders.This handbook is a living document. As we grow and learn, we’ll update these pages to reflect our evolving understanding of the market, our customers, and ourselves.