No credible way to track and signal conviction on pre-traction founders
Investors and community members who identify promising founders early have no structured way to put their conviction on record before the startup gains public traction. Existing platforms (AngelList, LinkedIn) focus on funded rounds, not pre-revenue signal. This creates a credibility gap for early supporters and an opportunity loss for founders who lack warm introductions.
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