A matching platform that goes beyond simple profiles by requiring verified skill demonstrations, commitment signals (like stake-in-the-game deposits or structured micro-projects), and compatibility scoring based on work style, availability, and goals. Matched pairs enter a guided 2-week trial collaboration on a real task before formally committing, filtering out tire-kickers and surfacing genuinely aligned partners.

The solo founder wave is surging as layoffs and AI tools lower barriers to starting companies, but the co-founder discovery process hasn't evolved beyond LinkedIn and Discord servers. Remote-first work has expanded the potential matching pool globally while making trust-building harder, creating strong demand for a structured vetting process.