Add TypeScript workflow functions to PlateNest startup

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Add TypeScript workflow functions to PlateNest startup

Summary

Added comprehensive TypeScript workflow functions to the PlateNest MDX file representing the startup's core business processes as executable code. The existing file already contained complete YAML frontmatter with lean canvas data, service definitions, and landing page content. This PR adds a new "Business Workflow Functions" section with TypeScript functions that encode PlateNest's business logic following the Business-as-Code pattern.

Key additions:

• Customer Acquisition Workflows: acquireCustomer() function covering lead qualification, proposal generation, pilot execution, contract negotiation, and onboarding
• Product Development Processes: developAINestingEngine() for building constraint-aware algorithms, AI model training, and integration connectors
• Revenue Generation Flows: generateRevenue() handling subscription billing, usage-based add-ons, premium support, and gainshare pricing
• Operational Procedures: processCADProject() for CAD/BOM import, flat pattern explosion, AI nesting simulation, and plate order generation
• Decision-Making Workflows: optimizePurchaseDecision() for multi-criteria scenario evaluation and purchase optimization
• Integration Functions: exportToCAM() for exporting to various CAM systems (SigmaNEST, ProNest, etc.)

The implementation includes 20+ TypeScript interfaces defining the data structures for heavy plate manufacturing (Lead, Customer, CADProject, PlateOrder, NestingResult, etc.) and comprehensive error handling patterns.

Review & Testing Checklist for Human

• Verify business process accuracy: Review the workflow functions against PlateNest's actual business operations to ensure they accurately represent real-world heavy plate manufacturing processes
• Check domain-specific logic: Validate the NAICS codes, plate specifications (A36, A572, SA-516-70N), and manufacturing constraints align with industry standards
• Confirm TypeScript syntax: Ensure all interfaces, function signatures, and type definitions are syntactically correct and consistent
• Review pseudocode vs. executable intent: Determine if the placeholder function implementations meet the intended deliverable or if more concrete implementations are needed

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Diagram

%%{ init : { "theme" : "default" }}%%
graph TD
    StartupDir["startups/"]:::context --> PlateNest["platenest.mdx"]:::major-edit
    
    PlateNest --> YamlFront["YAML Frontmatter<br/>(existing lean canvas data)"]:::context
    PlateNest --> WorkflowFuncs["Business Workflow Functions<br/>(NEW TypeScript section)"]:::major-edit
    
    WorkflowFuncs --> CustomerAcq["acquireCustomer()<br/>qualifyLead()<br/>conductPilot()"]:::major-edit
    WorkflowFuncs --> ProductDev["developAINestingEngine()<br/>buildConstraintEngine()"]:::major-edit
    WorkflowFuncs --> Operations["processCADProject()<br/>optimizePurchaseDecision()"]:::major-edit
    WorkflowFuncs --> Revenue["generateRevenue()<br/>processSubscriptionBilling()"]:::major-edit
    
    WorkflowFuncs --> TypeDefs["20+ TypeScript Interfaces<br/>(Lead, Customer, CADProject, etc.)"]:::major-edit
    
    subgraph Legend
        L1[Major Edit]:::major-edit
        L2[Minor Edit]:::minor-edit  
        L3[Context/No Edit]:::context
    end
    
    classDef major-edit fill:#90EE90
    classDef minor-edit fill:#87CEEB
    classDef context fill:#FFFFFF

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Notes

• The TypeScript functions are primarily pseudocode with many placeholder implementations - they represent business logic structure rather than fully executable code
• This follows the Business-as-Code pattern where business processes are defined as typed functions that can be reasoned about and potentially executed
• The heavy plate manufacturing domain is highly specialized, so domain expert review is recommended
• All existing content in the platenest.mdx file was preserved - only added the new workflow functions section

Link to Devin run: https://app.devin.ai/sessions/9714c4afc534457d9c4e64920a3da5b5
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