Founders

“Backed by xyz vc” in the profile description is an anti-signal

Legitimacy is much better signaled through “show don’t tell”. Build a great product, bootstrap growth, and have your early users be your evangelists 

Shallow brand signaling attracts mercenaries, not missionaries, which defeats the purpose

Well said btw. Can see it in the execution, brand, communication. 1000 $degen.

Also means that they're only interested in getting profit out of it to satisfy those investors vs evolve the product to be great for people