Come recommended.
A member puts their name behind yours with a personal recommendation. Open their personal invitation, read the letter, and submit it for the curator’s review.
BUILT ON PERSONAL TRUST
You’re as strong
as your
network.
A private network of founders.
Exchange candid advice, make meaningful introductions, and open doors for one another. At every stage.
Membership is by invitation. Open your sponsor’s personal link to join.
GOOD COMPANIES START WITHGOOD COMPANY.
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A PERSONAL INVITATION
Someone believes
you belong here.
MEMBERSHIP BY INVITATION
✳
The people you trust.
The possibilities you create.
Invitation only A real person behind every vouch Private, by design
01 / THE STRENGTH OF YOUR CIRCLE
Who you know.
Who shows up.
The right introduction can open a market. An honest conversation can change a decision. Build relationships with founders whose experience you can draw on—and who can draw on yours.
Bring your experience.
Share what you know, what you’re working on, and where you need perspective. Your experience can be the answer another founder is looking for.
Make the network stronger.
Make an introduction. Talk through a difficult decision. Give respect when someone helps you. The network grows stronger through what each person contributes.
02 / YOUR NAME MEANS SOMETHING
An invitation is
a vote of trust.
Your signed recommendation stays on the person’s profile, alongside your name. Invite founders you know and respect, whose judgment and generosity will strengthen the network.
Read the community agreement“
I know this person.
I respect how they work.
I’d put my name beside theirs.
Invite thoughtfully. Be honest about what you know. A curator reviews concerns and can pause invitation privileges.
03 / VALUE AT EVERY STAGE
Bigger decisions.
Stronger connections.
01Perspective.
Perspective.
Experience you can draw on.
Hiring a leader, entering a market, or changing direction? Talk it through privately with other founders. Share what worked, what didn’t, and what you’d do differently.
02Connections.
Connections.
A personal way in.
Find a trusted recommendation, a potential partner, or someone who understands the problem you’re solving. Ask for a relevant introduction and open a door when you can.
03Opportunity.
Opportunity.
More possibilities, together.
Explore a collaboration, find a co-founder, or exchange ideas for your next venture. Build the relationship before you need the opportunity.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Is this only for finding a co-founder?
No. This is a private founder network for lasting relationships, candid advice, introductions, and shared opportunities. Co-founder discovery is one reason to connect, whether you’re building your first company, scaling a business, or planning your next venture.
What if I don’t know a member?
Membership is by personal invitation only. We don’t accept public applications. A member must invite you with a recommendation, which the curator reviews before granting access.
What does a sponsor take responsibility for?
A sponsor explains how they know you, introduces you to the community standards, and stays linked to your profile. Concerns are reviewed individually. Repeated careless referrals can lead to paused invitation privileges; members remain responsible for their own conduct.
Who can see my profile?
Your membership request is visible to the curator. Approved members can see profiles, sponsor links, posts, and replies. Your email is shared with another member only after a mutual introduction.
What makes someone a good fit?
Founders who bring honest experience, thoughtful questions, and a willingness to help others. Your funding stage or company size doesn’t define your contribution. Personal recommendations and curator review keep admission considered.
GOOD PEOPLE. LASTING RELATIONSHIPS.