THE COMMUNITY AGREEMENT

Your name
means something.

The network works when founders can share honestly, ask for help, and trust the people in the room.

Be clear about who you are.

Represent your experience, availability, progress, and intentions honestly. Be upfront about what exists and what is still an idea. Keep your profile current.

Make the conversation useful.

Share the context behind a challenge, make specific requests, and respond with experience rather than a pitch. You can explore ideas and disagree thoughtfully. Do not share another person’s confidential information, harass members, or take private conversations outside the network without consent.

Respect the introduction.

Make your request personal and relevant. Respect a declined request. Do not harvest profiles, share another member’s details without permission, or use the network for unsolicited sales, recruiting, or fundraising blasts. Relevant requests and offers belong in a clearly described conversation.

Invite with care.

Invite someone you actually know. Explain the relationship and what you can personally vouch for. Every invitation requires a recommendation letter explaining why this person belongs in this network and what they would contribute to other founders. It will be stamped on their profile with your name and date, visible within the network. Your name stays linked to their profile. Help them understand the standards and engage constructively if the curator raises a concern.

Accountability requires judgment.

Members are responsible for their own conduct. A report does not automatically establish wrongdoing or suspend a sponsor. The curator reviews the facts, records a decision, and may pause invitations or membership. Repeated careless or dishonest sponsorship can affect a sponsor’s privileges.

Raise a concern privately.

Use “Report a concern” on a member’s profile. Reports and their authors are visible to the curator, not the directory. Provide specific context so the concern can be reviewed fairly.

Take time to find real fit.

An invitation is a personal recommendation, not a verification of every claim. Have the difficult conversations about commitment, working style, ownership, and expectations. Work on something together before committing to a company.