# Founding Partner Seats — Wave 1

Target: 5–8 seats. One row per candidate from the moment they pass `selection-checklist.md` — not when they accept.

Statuses: `sight` → `contacted` → `delivered` → `door-a` / `door-b` / `declined` → `follow-up` → `closed`

| Seat | Business | Vertical | Status | Date | Findings (one line) | Referred (name, date) | Proof asset? | Notes |
|------|----------|----------|--------|------|---------------------|------------------------|--------------|-------|
| 1 | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | | | | | | | | |
| 4 | | | | | | | | |
| 5 | | | | | | | | |
| 6 | | | | | | | | |
| 7 | | | | | | | | |
| 8 | | | | | | | | |

Rules:

- **Referred** column is the primary output metric of this program. Log every name the moment it's mentioned, even if they don't convert.
- **Proof asset:** "Y (permission)" or "N". Case studies only with written permission.
- Never delete rows. Declined and wrong-fit candidates stay as a record — they inform the filter.