The Spreadsheet Operator
Formulas in one sheet, inventory in another, orders in a third. A supplier changes pricing and every margin cell downstream breaks. You are the integration layer.
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Early Access
Formula to shelf.
One system.
Zero spreadsheets.
Create instructions, cost it instantly, run the batch, pass QC, generate the label, and ship the order — without ever leaving HQ Cortex.
Built for product creators in:
SupplementsFood & BeverageBeauty & SkincareFragranceHome & BodyChemicalsConsumer Goods
Sound familiar?
Most tools solve one problem. You're left to connect the rest.
The Tool Juggler
One app for orders, another for accounting, another for labels, a spreadsheet for formulas, and email for COAs. None of them share data. You copy-paste between worlds.
The Audit Scramble
A customer asks which batch shipped in January. You dig through folders, texts, and old labels. Compliance documents live in six email threads and a desktop folder called 'final-v3'.
The Label Rework
A small formula tweak means re-pulling nutrition facts, recalculating serving sizes, and rebuilding labels by hand. Again. For every SKU.
Everything you need to run your operation
Not a feature list. A walkthrough of what you'll actually use every day.
Design
Build instructions with real-time costing
Version-controlled formulas with ingredient management, domain-specific calculators, and auto-generated compliance labels.
Instruction versioning with change reasons and rollback
Auto-generated compliance labels: Supplement Facts, Nutrition Facts, INCI, and more
Domain-specific calculators for soap, fragrance, and cosmetics
Built-in, not bolted on
6Label FormatsSupplement Facts, Nutrition Facts, Canadian NHP, Cosmetic Ingredient, Fragrance Allergen, and more
20+Dashboard WidgetsDrag-and-drop across inventory, production, equipment, suppliers, and products
13Search CategoriesProducts, SKUs, batches, ingredients, lots, equipment, orders, and full traceability
11Calendar EventsBatch deadlines, calibrations, cleaning, audits, expirations, and orders tracked automatically
3Notification ChannelsRoute alerts to Discord, Slack, or Telegram with per-type rules and severity filtering
One person should be able to design, produce, and ship a product without switching tools.
HQ Cortex is the operating system that makes it possible.
Get Early Access
We're looking for product creators ready to consolidate their operations. Join as a founding member and help shape the platform.
Founding Member Pricing
Lock in early adopter pricing that stays with your account forever — even as the platform grows.
Shape the Product
Direct access to the team building HQ Cortex. Your feedback drives what gets built next.
Priority Onboarding
Hands-on onboarding to migrate your data, workflows, and processes into the platform.
Free During Beta
Full platform access at no cost while we build together. No credit card required.
Is HQ Cortex right for you?
The fastest way to know is by being direct about fit.
Not for you
Probably not a fit
- You only make products as a hobby and don't need operational structure.
- You only sell digital products or services with no physical inventory.
- You need a white-glove enterprise implementation before touching software.
- Price is the only buying criterion and operational risk is irrelevant.
Built for you
Strong fit
- Product creators making and selling physical goods — supplements, food, beauty, fragrance, chemicals, and more.
- Teams replacing scattered spreadsheets, shared drives, and inbox-based workflows with a single system of record.
- Operators who need audit-ready documentation, lot traceability, and quality records without panic.
- Businesses scaling from kitchen-table to production floor and need real inventory, batch, and compliance tracking.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Free tools for product creators
Standalone calculators we built for ourselves and opened up to everyone. More on the way.
New
AI Prompt Library
Fifty operator-direct prompts for naming, sourcing, listings, photos, launches, fundraising, pricing, and compliance. Copy or launch in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity. No signup.
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Live
Powder Density Calculator
Measure bulk density (g/ml) for capsules, scoops, and instructions using three battle-tested methods. No signup.
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Got a request? Tell us what to build next.
HQ Cortex
Stop duct-taping your operation together.
Join the waitlist for early access. No credit card. No commitment. Full platform access during beta.