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A unified, AI-native Startup Operating System — rapidly validate ideas, manage growth marketing, and secure optimal funding without the noise of traditional job boards or transactional directories.
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Open →Free. Paul Graham's essays alone are worth more than most paid courses. Start here before anything else.
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Start raising by January 2027 — most raises take 4–6 months from first meeting to money in the bank.
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- %
Ownership today
100%
- Founder 160%
- Founder 225%
- Option pool15%
After your next round
20% diluted- Founder 148%
- Founder 220%
Typical seed rounds dilute 15–25%. Keep founding team above 60% combined post-seed to stay in control through Series A.