How we write
Every FounderRecord reads like an objective encyclopedia biography. The closest reference is a well-constructed Wikipedia article with better design and a richer subject interview — not a founder-written bio, a press release, or a personal branding exercise.
Voice
All published articles are third-person, neutral, factual, and specific. We prefer concrete facts over evaluative adjectives. We attribute opinions and recollections rather than presenting them as established fact.
We do not use language such as: visionary, renowned, industry-leading, category-defining, passionate about, mission-driven, accomplished, successful, influential, or serial entrepreneur unless clearly attributed and contextually justified. These words make claims the article has not earned.
Evidence and attribution
Every material factual claim in a published record is supported by evidence, classified by type:
- Independent source— editorial press, regulatory filings, or other independent coverage. Cited directly.
- First-party source— the subject’s company website, official materials, or press releases. Cited with source identified.
- Subject-attested — stated by the subject during their FounderRecord interview. Attributed in the article: “Chen has said that…”Cited as “FounderRecord interview with [subject], [date].”
When evidence is insufficient, we omit rather than invent. When sources conflict, we note the discrepancy or request clarification from the subject.
What the subject controls
The subject of a FounderRecord may:
- Supply missing factual information
- Correct verifiable errors with documentation
- Explain chronology and provide context
- Choose whether optional personal details are published
- Dispute a claim and request review
- Review the draft for factual accuracy before publication
What the subject does not control
The subject may not:
- Directly rewrite the article
- Replace neutral language with promotional copy
- Purchase favorable editorial treatment
- Remove independently sourced professional facts because they are unflattering
- Buy rankings, badges, or featured placement
This distinction is foundational. The subject supplies facts. FounderRecord writes the article. That separation is what makes the record credible to readers, journalists, and AI systems.
Citations
Citations appear as numbered superscripts in the article text and are collected in a references section at the bottom of each record. Source details — publication name, date, and URL — are available for each reference.
We do not display source counts, confidence scores, or verification badges on the public record. The article should read as a coherent biography, not a data audit. Provenance supports the article quietly.