Market Timing & Early Signals
Great founders and companies don't announce their strength to the market. They signal it through action: hiring talent, shipping features, gaining customer traction, building community.
The insight: these behavioral and public signals exist *before* traditional VC recognition. A 6-12 month window where exceptional companies are detectable but not yet consensus picks.
By detecting these signals systematically, you identify exceptional founders and companies 6-12 months before their metrics become obvious—when valuations are 50-75% lower and the field is uncrowded.
Research Articles
The Commit Velocity Indicator
GitHub activity reveals actual execution capability, work patterns, and technical quality before traditional metrics recognize traction.
Startup Success Signals
Non-obvious, data-driven signals that predict startup success often outperform traditional VC indicators like founder pedigree or pitch quality.
The Discord Gold Rush
Community engagement patterns on Discord, Reddit, and GitHub predict product-market fit 12-18 months before traditional metrics show signals.
GitHub Commits vs MBA
Technical execution often predicts startup success far better than business school credentials. GitHub activity reveals what pitch decks cannot.
The Silent Majority
Reddit users discuss products with brutal honesty. Systematic sentiment analysis reveals problems months before they impact business metrics.
The Correlation Engine
Machine learning analysis reveals 500+ hidden patterns that predict startup success. Systematic analysis discovers signals human VCs consistently miss.
Always-On Due Diligence
Traditional due diligence creates a single snapshot. Continuous monitoring reveals the dynamic reality of startup performance that static analysis misses.
Why Early Detection Matters
Traditional VC waits for three signals:
- •Breakout revenue numbers
- •Competitor validation
- •Press mentions and market buzz
By that time, valuations are 5-10x higher and competition is fierce.
By detecting behavioral signals 6-12 months earlier, you engage with exceptional founders before their metrics are obvious—when valuations are 50-75% lower and the field is uncrowded.