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Drew Marshall
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🌎 Building an Empire—One Creative Venture at a Time

Not everyone is chasing quick riches. Some of us are here because we believe in the work. If an idea is worth its weight, efforts will be rewarded, but an idea alone isn’t enough—it doesn’t justify a lack of work.

This is about creating, innovating, and serving people, not just making money. Breaking even is a win if it means making an impact.


🏗️ What Empire Am I Building?

An empire that shares its wealth. An ecosystem of creative ventures—each carefully researched, coordinated, and built with purpose.

I’m not throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. These are intentional ventures, all connected by a tech-driven foundation.


💡 What Are My Ideas?

Everything I’m working on has a tech aspect, but they span across different industries and passions.

🖥️ Citrusworx – Open Source Software

🚀 Building software that’s accessible, ethical, and useful for developers and businesses alike.

🎮 SubLime Game Studios – Game Dev Studio

🎨 Creating interactive experiences that entertain, challenge, and inspire.

🛒 eCommerce Ventures – Selling Things That Matter

  • Coffee – Because developers and creatives run on it.
  • 👕 Apparel – Unique, expressive designs for passionate people.
  • 🎮 Gaming Accessories – Because details matter when you’re in the zone.
  • 🖥️ Themes & Plugins for:
    • HTML / React / TypeScript
    • PHP / Rust / Tauri
    • WordPress / KiwiPress / Echo

🌐 Network of Things (NoT) Devices

💡 A safer alternative to IoT with room for true innovation.

🎸 WINK Guitar & Beryl Audio (Future Dream Endeavor)

🎶 A passion project—building tools for musicians, shaping sound, and blending tech with art.


📍 Starting From the Bottom

Right now, I’m a full-time student with a part-time job, working on these ventures in phases.

🔹 Open source projects? Jump in.

🔹 Game dev? Let’s jam.

🔹 New ideas? Let’s talk.

This isn’t a solo mission. I want to share this experience, build alongside others, and create things that matter.


🚀 Want to Follow the Journey?

If any of this resonates with you—let’s connect. Whether it’s coding, gaming, eCommerce, or music, there’s room for more creators here.

💬 Drop a comment. Let’s talk.

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