99 Problems.

    Every founder problem solved. Practical playbooks for startup success.

    99 Problems.

    We've spoken to hundreds of founders. The problems? Very real. So we mapped 99 early-stage challenges — the moments that make or break momentum. But most aren't really problems. They're inflection points. Use cases. Moments where the right person changes everything.

    It starts with one question: What's the outcome you want? Then: Who do we know that can help you get there? 99 Problems isn't a list of roadblocks — it's a roadmap.

    99 Opportunities.

    Every problem is a growth moment in disguise. We connect you with the right person, at the right time — to unlock what's next: revenue, talent, operations, or capital. This is what happens when access meets action. And every one of those 99 Problems? We've built a playbook to solve it.

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