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Founders often view application forms as a formality. For reviewers, forms are an efficient way to filter startups before spending time on calls or interviews.
What forms make easy to assess
- clarity of the problem and user
- stage fit and eligibility
- coherence of the team
- basic learning and progress signals
Why clarity dominates at this stage
Forms are reviewed under time constraints. Startups that require interpretation tend to be filtered out early, even when the idea is promising.