Things to Remember
1. Update the affiliate sheet around problems
The affiliate sheet should not stay organized only by company or category.
It needs problem mapping.
Each partner should be tagged with:
- founder problem solved
- stage fit
- partner category
- affiliate status
- tracking method
- onboarding status
- OS readiness
Example:
| Partner | Problem solved | Stage | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | I need to accept payments | Start, Grow | Payments | To verify |
| Wix | I need a website | Start, Grow | Website | To verify |
| Gusto | I need payroll | Grow, Profit | HR, Payroll | To verify |
2. Partners should be problem-first
Partners should not appear as a directory.
They should appear because the founder has a problem.
Founder problem:
I need a website.
Possible response:
- knowledge guide
- checklist
- tool comparison
- Wix, WordPress, hosting, domain partners
3. The partner list is not complete enough yet
The concept is right, but the current problem list needs more structure.
Banking was hard to find in the mapped list, which shows the taxonomy is not complete enough yet.
4. Do not assume founders know the real problem
Many founders know the symptom, not the root problem.
So the system should not only ask:
Do you need a website?
It should ask diagnostic questions like:
Do you have an online presence?
One answer should help infer several likely needs.
5. Use semi-personalization first
Deep personalization needs more data.
For now, use:
- stage
- revenue
- role
- biggest challenge
- support interest
- business description
- cost of problem
- past spend
This creates a useful first route without asking too many questions.
6. The OS connects existing pieces
The OS does not replace the survey, Mighty Network, content, partners, or events.
It connects them into a coordinated system.
The survey becomes the input.
The OS becomes the decision engine.
7. Knowledge comes before partner placement
Knowledge solves the problem.
Partners provide the tools, platforms, services, or infrastructure needed to act.
8. Events can activate the knowledge layer
Events are not separate from the knowledge layer.
They can turn a knowledge topic into action through workshops, roundtables, office hours, or partner-led sessions.
9. John and Diksha need a clear process
Before more partner onboarding happens, they need clear instructions.
Especially:
- correct company name
- correct company location
- correct website
- correct email
- what to do after approval
- where to store links and agreements
- how to track status
10. Process comes after understanding
Phase 1 is understanding.
Do not build the full process until the routing logic, problem taxonomy, partner logic, and knowledge relationship are clearer.
11. Country impacts recommendations
Partner recommendations should account for country and service availability.
Current survey signal shows priority markets:
- USA, 118 people
- India, 76 people
- Pakistan, 29 people
- UK, 17 people
- Canada, 13 people
Initial priority likely:
- USA
- India
- UK
- Canada
- Pakistan
USA and Canada may share many service providers.
India should be treated as a major priority because it is the second largest market and the team has strong local knowledge.
Some global SaaS tools may support many countries, but banking, lending, legal, compliance, tax, payroll, and formation partners are country sensitive.
Each partner should include a Supported Countries field.
Country-related fields to consider:
- supported countries
- primary market
- compliance limits
- data privacy requirements
- terms by region
- language support
- currency support
- payout availability
- entity formation availability
Privacy and compliance also vary by region.
Example:
Europe requires stronger data control expectations, including user data deletion rights.
Country should become part of partner matching, not only user profile data.