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More Than a Directory.
A Credibility Engine.
Keep Thinking is where early-stage startups earn validation from experts who matter. Not vanity metrics—real credibility that opens doors.
Expert Validation
Get reviewed by industry veterans, successful founders, and VCs who know what it takes to build a successful startup.
Build Credibility
Your KT Score becomes a trust signal for investors, partners, and customers evaluating your startup.
Actionable Feedback
Receive detailed, constructive feedback on your pitch, product, and strategy from people who've been there.
Investor Visibility
Top-rated startups get featured in our investor deal flow, connecting you with active angels and VCs.
System Protocol // How It Works
Submit Your
Startup
Create a profile with your pitch, demo, and traction metrics. Public or private submission.
Get Validated
Receive expert jury reviews, community votes, and constructive feedback from the ecosystem.
Build Credibility
Earn a Keep Thinking Score based on jury reviews, community engagement, and project quality.
What VCs SeeWhen They Google You
Our AI runs the exact research VCs do before your first call. Competitors, market size, red flags — see it all before they do.
Market Research
TAM/SAM/SOM sizing, growth vectors, market timing
Competitor Intel
Direct & indirect competitors with source links
Due Diligence
Strengths VCs love, red flags they'll question
Action Plan
Prioritized fixes and growth opportunities
Built For
Founders
Get your startup validated by experts, collect credibility, and gain visibility with investors actively looking for deals.
- →Expert jury reviews on 5 key criteria
- →KT Score for instant credibility
- →Featured placement for top performers
- →Direct investor visibility
Investors
Access pre-validated startups with detailed due diligence reports. Filter by score, industry, stage, and traction metrics.
- →Curated deal flow pipeline
- →Expert validation data
- →Due diligence reports
- →Direct founder contact
Reviewers
Join our jury of experts. Review startups, provide feedback, earn reputation, and help shape the next generation of founders.
- →Build your reviewer reputation
- →Early access to startups
- →Network with other experts
- →Earn from paid reviews
Featured Startups
Our Expert Jury
Your startup is reviewed by founders who've raised millions, VCs who've backed unicorns, and operators who've scaled companies. Real expertise, not anonymous votes.
Emily Zhang
Former YC Partner
SaaS, B2B, Growth
David Kumar
3x Founder (1 Exit)
Fintech, Marketplaces
Rachel Okonkwo
GP @ Horizon VC
AI/ML, Enterprise
Michael Torres
Ex-Stripe, Ex-Square
Payments, Infrastructure
The Keep Thinking Score
Your KT Score is a composite credibility rating based on four weighted factors. It's designed to give investors and partners a reliable signal of startup quality.
Expert validation on innovation, market opportunity, team strength, traction, and viability
Profile completeness, documented traction, team credentials, and pitch quality
Founder responsiveness, discussion quality, and community interaction
Reputation-weighted upvotes from verified community members
Startup Services
Beyond validation, we offer hands-on services to help you build, grow, and raise. From fractional executives to technical development.
Need something custom?
Let's discuss your specific needs and build a tailored solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
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