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Relevant, not random
Put a concrete need on the board. We prioritize useful fit over broad reach or follower counts.
Built for builders
Build what comes next—with the right people.
In the era of builders, share your startup, name the help you need, and meet experienced operators who can advise, introduce, invest, hire, or partner.
Advisors join by invitation only.
Free to applyAny startup founderPrivate by design
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Northline
Climate infrastructure · Seed
Making commercial buildings flexible energy assets.
Looking for
Pilot customers · Seed investors
Current signal
3 relevant members
Relevant response
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Ana can help with
Utility partnerships and two warm customer introductions.
Request an introduction
Founder controls the ask
Capital · advice · talent · partnerships
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Private, trusted access
Founders and invited supporters participate inside a curated space—not a public startup directory.
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Progress over promises
Find informed conversations and warm paths forward. Outcomes depend on fit, timing, and mutual interest.
How it works
From a clear ask to a useful conversation.
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Apply
Tell us what you are building and the most important help you need now.
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Get reviewed
We review for clarity, fit, and a constructive reason to participate.
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Post to the board
Approved founders can publish ventures, ideas, projects, and collaboration opportunities.
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Connect with intent
Members respond with a specific way they can help—not a generic connection request.
Honest expectations
A useful room, not a promise of funding.
Connect creates a trusted context for relevant people to find one another. The quality of every introduction still depends on what you share and what you contribute.
What to expect
Considered review, private access, direct signals of interest, and relevant founder-to-supporter discovery.
What not to expect
Guaranteed funding, instant introductions, public promotion, or acceptance for every application.
What stays private
Member profiles and board activity remain inside the community. Share only what you are ready for members to see.
What you contribute
A specific need, thoughtful responses to others, and respectful follow-through when a connection is made.
Founder application
Tell us what you are building.
Applications are open to startup founders everywhere. A clear venture and a specific current need help us understand whether the board can be useful.
Your application is reviewed privately and is not published to the board.
Frequently asked
Before you apply.
Who can apply?
Any startup founder can apply. You do not need a Stanford affiliation, invitation, or existing member account to submit.
What happens after I apply?
An administrator reviews the startup, your description, and your current need. If there is a fit, we will contact you about the next step.
Does acceptance guarantee funding or introductions?
No. Connect helps relevant people discover one another, but funding, introductions, advice, and partnerships depend on mutual interest and timing.
Is there a fee?
There is no fee to submit an application. If that changes for membership in the future, any cost will be shared clearly before you decide to join.
Who can see my application?
Applications are private and available only to the administrators responsible for review. They are not published to members or the public board.
Can I join as an advisor?
Advisor participation is invitation-only. We invite people whose experience matches needs currently present on the board.