Hey there 👋, This document contains a curated list of founders from promising or stealth startups, along with their information, contact details, notes, and ranking insights.
Below, I’ve attached my marking guide for reference. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at [xxxxx].
Lists of sourced founders in respective industries are at the bottom of the document.
| Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Vision & Market Insight | Understanding of industry trends, market needs, and the ability to identify unique opportunities. |
| Execution & Grit | Ability to take action, build a product, solve problems, and push through challenges. |
| Education & Knowledge | Formal education, self-learning, and domain expertise relevant to the startup. |
| Past Experiences | Previous startups, corporate experience, or industry knowledge that gives them an edge. |
| Network & Connections | Access to investors, mentors, advisors, and key industry players. |
| Fundraising Ability | Capability to secure capital through VCs, grants, angel investors, or other sources. |
| Team-Building & Leadership | Ability to recruit top talent, inspire teams, and create strong company culture. |
| Sales & Growth Strategy | Experience with marketing, customer acquisition, and building scalable growth channels. |
| Adaptability & Coachability | Ability to pivot, take feedback, and learn from mistakes. |
| Risk Tolerance & Financial Management | Understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and willingness to take calculated risks. |
✅ Track Record: Built and exited a successful company (or has one at significant scale).
✅ Network: Well-connected with top investors, industry leaders, and top-tier talent.
✅ Execution: Outstanding ability to execute, pivot, and problem-solve.
✅ Fundraising: Has raised significant capital and knows how to deploy it efficiently.
✅ Leadership: Builds strong teams and fosters a great company culture.
✔ Track Record: Has built a company with traction or worked at high-growth startups.
✔ Network: Has strong investor/advisor connections but still expanding.
✔ Execution: Excellent at executing and problem-solving under pressure.
✔ Fundraising: Raised capital or has a clear path to funding.
✔ Leadership: Can recruit top talent and inspire teams.