Three of eight.Where do you stand?

At least three of the eight. Meeting three gets you through the first step; the officer then looks at the evidence as a whole to decide whether you are among the small percentage at the top of your field. That is why strong petitions usually argue four or five.

The criterion asks for published material about you and your work. Company coverage helps most when it names you and describes your role. We often help founders turn company press into coverage that centres on them.

Yes, when the outlet is major or a respected trade publication in your field. The petition has to show that, usually with circulation, readership or reach data, so we document it alongside the article.

Often, yes. Judging, awards and authorship are the criteria founders most commonly build within months. The readiness review tells you which ones are closest for you and what that work looks like.