Founder-Market Fit
Definition
Founder-market fit is when founders have unique insights, experience, or connections that give them an unfair advantage in their target market.
Extended Definition
Examples: Stripe founders were developers frustrated by payment APIs. Figma founder built multiplayer graphics tech for years before applying it to design tools. VCs look for founder-market fit because domain expertise increases odds of success. Strong fit signals: deep understanding of customer pain, industry connections, technical expertise others lack, personal experience with the problem.