We're transparent about our evaluation process. Before you apply, check if you meet our criteria — and be honest with yourself.
You've worked in this industry. You know the customers, the problems, the language. You're not guessing — you KNOW this market needs this product.
Score 5 example“I've managed restaurant operations for 8 years across 3 cities. I've dealt with reservation chaos personally at every restaurant I've run.”
Someone has told you they want this — ideally with their wallet. Waitlists, letters of intent, pre-orders, early customers. Evidence > opinions.
Score 5 example“47 restaurants have pre-paid $99/year for early access. We have a waitlist of 200 more.”
You know how this makes money. Not 'we'll figure it out' — actual pricing, actual customers, actual path to revenue.
Score 5 example“$49/month per restaurant location. 47 pre-paying at $99/year. Target: 200 locations in year 1 = $117K ARR.”
We can build this. It fits our tech stack, it's scoped to an achievable MVP, and it doesn't require technology we don't have.
Score 5 example“Web app (Next.js), PostgreSQL, simple reservation management and SMS notifications. No hardware.”
You're going full-time on this (or close to it) once the product is built. You'll handle sales, marketing, and growth. We build — you sell.
Score 5 example“I've already signed up to speak at 3 restaurant industry conferences. I'm resigning from my current role when we sign the term sheet.”
Check this list carefully. If any of these apply, work on them before applying.
If any of these apply, work on them before applying.
Most successful founders applied when their score was a 3.5 or higher. Get one more paying customer, document your expertise, then come back.