Equity Resource NetworkStart with one question.
Who is this for? What would you test? Describe the problem and a practical first experiment.
Built for the
very beginning.
The first prototype. A conversation with a potential customer. A smaller, focused budget to learn what comes next. ERN is being built around those moments.
Make the next step clear.
Set a realistic smaller budget and milestone. Separate estimates from quotes, and plans from evidence.
Learn, then build.
Share what you learn and update the plan. Future support would require separate campaign and provider approval.
TWO DIFFERENT QUESTIONSIs the profile clear?
Is the profile clear?
Is a campaign ready?
Community review
Proposed manual review checks profile completeness and community fit. It does not verify every claim, approve an investment or publish private company plans.
Future campaign review
Cost evidence, a spending plan, milestone responsibilities, provider approval and finalized terms would be needed before any live funding. Profile approval alone is never enough.
See proposed founder standardsNO MONEY MOVES TODAYDonations first.
Donations first.
Investing separately.
Planned support without equity would not buy a product, ownership or a financial return. The possible investment route is separate, unavailable and subject to its own approvals and provider process.
Understand fees, risks & launch requirementsQuestions before
the first step.
Do I need an established business?
No. Ideas and early prototypes are welcome in the proposed founder path. Revenue, outside funding and personal capital are not required.
Can I contribute or invest now?
No. Real contributions and investing are unavailable. ERN is planning support without equity and exploring a separate possible investment route.
Read the funding explanationWho is ERN being built for?
Our focus is adult student founders getting started, with alumni and other community members bringing practical help. The proposed campaign launch is for U.S.-based founders aged 18+ and U.S.-based supporters. Community access and future investing have separate requirements.