THE NEW STANDARD
More Than a Badge.
Proof of Progress.
START Badges are verifiable credentials that document your business milestones, not just your course completion. Earn recognition for real business execution.
The Three Tiers of Verification
Foundation Badge
Launch Badge
Growth Badge
Setup & Entity: Solidify your basics. This badge verifies your legal entity setup and the activation of core business operating systems required for long-term legitimacy.
First Client & Systems: Prove your model. Earn verification by acquiring your first revenue and fully documenting your operational service delivery workflows.
Scale & Operation: Prepare for durable growth. The highest tier verifies advanced scaling operations and the permanent durability of your end-to-end business systems.
A Simple Three-Step Process
01
Build
Develop the core systems required to launch a legitimate, working company using START frameworks.
02
Verify
Submit documented evidence of your business activity, assets, and operating systems for formal review.
03
Earn
Receive your formal endorsement and verified business listing in our official student directory.
Rules of Verification
Use only active links
Every badge must link directly to your public verification profile in the START student directory.
Do not alter colors
The badge palette is fixed. Use provided kit files without modifying hex codes or transparency layers.
Maintain 40px clear space
To preserve visual authority, ensure no other UI elements intrude on the badge exclusion zone.
Display on official sites only
Badges are verified for specific URLs. Do not transfer to unlinked landing pages or secondary mirrors.
Build Trust. Close More Deals.
- Unlocks Directory access
- Verifies entity legitimacy
- Partner network discounts
Your START Badge is more than just a certificate—it is a verifiable industry asset. Establish immediate authority within the ecosystem and provide documented proof of your business foundations to every client, partner, and institution you work with.
Badge Assets
Kit v2.0
Resources & Downloads
The official START Badge Kit ensures you have the correct high-fidelity assets to showcase your verified business status professionally.
Usage Policy
Kit v2.0
Social Tiles
Kit v2.0
Stop Learning. Start Building.
Finish your START Badge Kit and move from education to proof. Enroll in a business path or apply for Founder Intake to get your business verified in the official directory.
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