Get Featured
Get your business featured on Founder Culture.
More than a post — a profile people can trust, a story worth reading, and a place customers can actually find you.
Every feature comes with a badge to show off.
Add it to your site and socials — instant credibility.
Be discovered
Show up when customers search by category and location.
Build credibility
A polished, reviewed profile that signals you're the real thing.
Share your story
An editorial founder story that customers actually read.
Earn a backlink
A do-follow link from a real, growing media platform.
Show it off
A “Featured on Founder Culture” badge for your site and socials.
Feature options
Start free, or invest in visibility. Pick what fits.
Free Listing
Get on the map with a reviewed basic profile.
- Basic business profile
- Category listing
- Website & social link
- Reviewed before publishing
Spotlight Feature
A full, SEO-friendly profile plus a founder story.
- Full SEO-friendly profile
- Founder story Q&A
- Backlink to your website
- Shareable feature badge
- Category placement
Premium Feature
Maximum visibility across the platform and newsletter.
- Everything in Spotlight
- Homepage & category boost
- Newsletter inclusion
- Social feature copy
- Gallery & FAQ section
- 30-day featured placement
Sponsored Placement
Labeled sponsorships across categories, cities, and the newsletter.
- Sponsored category placement
- Newsletter sponsorship
- City / industry guide placement
- Clearly labeled sponsor badge
Compare features
| What you get | Free | Spotlight | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reviewed business profile | |||
| Category & location discovery | |||
| Website & social links | |||
| Founder story Q&A | |||
| Do-follow backlink | |||
| Shareable feature badge | |||
| Homepage & category boost | |||
| Newsletter inclusion | |||
| Gallery & FAQ section | |||
| 30-day featured placement |
We review before we publish
Founder Culture is a trusted platform, not an SEO farm. Every profile is reviewed, sponsored placements are clearly labeled, and we don't accept thin AI spam. Read our standards.
Apply to get featured
Tell us about your business. Our editors review every submission before publishing — you'll hear back by email.
- Free to apply
- Reviewed by a real editor
- No fake listings, ever
Frequently asked questions
How long does review take?+
Most submissions are reviewed within a few business days. We review every profile before publishing.
Do I have to pay to be listed?+
No. A free listing is always available. Paid features add a founder story, backlink, badge, and more visibility.
Is the backlink do-follow?+
Yes — Spotlight and Premium features include a do-follow link to your website.
What won't you accept?+
We don't publish fake businesses or thin, AI-generated spam. Profiles must represent real businesses.