conceptmother
Conceptmother is a neologism used in discussions of knowledge management, innovation, and memetics. It designates the entity—an individual, organization, or algorithm—that initiates, nurtures, and guides the development of a new concept from its earliest stage toward wider adoption. The conceptmother acts as both a midwife and steward, clarifying core premises, shaping framing, and coordinating the early ecosystem of supporters, resources, and feedback loops.
Origin and usage: The term is informal and appears mainly in online discourse and theoretical writing about
Roles and examples: In product design, a founder or team that articulates a central idea and curates
Criticism and limitations: The label can imply authority over ideas and can obscure collaborative origin. If
See also: seed concept, thought leader, incubator, meme, knowledge management.