Developing big data AI analysis and modeling engine for crypto

Hey everyone,

I'm a former trader and fund manager with a big data backend that utilizes machine learning to help me do a lot of things like:

create what-if scenarios for markets
test, validate, and implement trading strategies
manage individual positions and overall portfolios
hedge

I'm considering building this out for crypto and licensing it out because it seems like the type of tool that's missing and since it's a super flexible tool, no two people will use it the same so I'm not going to be worried about market saturation.

So, my two questions to all of you are

1. Is this something you'd be interested in and use?
2. Something like this doesn't strike me as a good use for an ICO, but I would like to crowdfund the buildout. Kickstarter seems a tad passe, so I'm also curious what you platform you're into.

Thanks!