a16z-Backed Cosign Launches: A 'Reputation Layer' for the Startup Ecosystem
a16z · x · 2026-09-25
a16z amplified the launch of Cosign, a "reputation layer for the startup ecosystem" built on the idea "if you believe in someone early, say so."
It's a curated professional network where profiles carry attributable cosigns from people who actually worked with you — Sam Altman's example profile shows 42 cosigns for AI leadership, 36 for company building. Features include curated people/company lists, community voting on "who is defining the future of technology," and an aggregated industry watch feed tracking OpenAI, World Labs, Databricks and more. Founded by Erik Torenberg.
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