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Ecosystem Apr 14, 2026

What we look for in a research-stage venture

[ photo: whiteboard session ]

We are often asked what makes research "venture-ready". The honest answer: less than you might fear, and more than a published paper. We look for reproducible results, a believable wedge into a real market, and a researcher who wants the company to exist.

This post breaks down the diligence questions we ask in the first four weeks — and the ones we deliberately leave for the studio build.

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