If you have been invited to a call, congrats. It means we are genuinely interested in you, your thinking, and what you are building.

The process has two steps, each with a different purpose and level of depth.

1. First Chat with the Antler team:

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Duration: 20 to 25 minutes

Format: Google Meet

Who attends: You and an Antler team member

All founders must join.

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💼 Purpose of this call

• Understand who you are as founders
• Learn why you are tackling this problem
• Get a high-level introduction to your product or idea
• Assess founder clarity, communication and team dynamics

📝 What to prepare

No pitch deck required. This is a conversation, not a formal pitch.

Come ready to explain:

• The problem you are solving
• Who your user is
• Why this problem matters
• How the founding team works together
• What progress you have made so far

You should be able to explain your idea simply and confidently.

No demo is needed at this stage. You can mention progress, but you do not need to screen-share anything.