89%
PMF Readiness
High Triad Synergy
100%
Core Triad Coverage
Developer / Designer / Distributor
12%
Interpersonal Friction
High trust & co-work history
Balanced
Cap Table Balance
20% Pool + 4-Yr Vesting Safe
Founding Roster (3/4)
Grounding: Saul Klein (Seedcamp), Tim Westergren (Pandora), and Bill Gross (Idealab) complementary skill models.
Cap Table & Vesting Safeguard
Justin Barrett's rule: 20% option pool reserve for early employees before PMF.
| Member / Pool | Equity % | 4-Yr Vesting |
|---|
Total founder equity exceeds 80% (depletes employee option pool).
Saul Klein Triad & Trust Network
Complete Coverage
Visualizing execution balance across Developer (Build), Designer (Human Factors), and Distributor (Distribution).
Triad Coverage Radar
Trust & Debate Network
Developer (Build)
94%
Designer (Experience)
88%
Distributor (Sales)
91%
PMF Risk Diagnostic & Coordination Penalty
Source Insights Applied:
- Saul Klein: "The Platonic startup has a developer, designer, distributor... or 2 founders with all 3 skills."
- Tim Westergren: Trust and co-working history must permit vigorous, honest debate without friction ("sand under the saddle").
- Ideal Team Size: 2 to 3 founders optimize velocity; 4+ introduces an exponential communication penalty.