I've always found myself in the company of founders, absorbing their energy, stories, and the buzz of startup life. It's led me to this new decision: I'm diving into the world of freelance startup scouting.<p>But before I get too deep, I figured why not tap into the collective brain of HN? Here's a few questions that i would love answered.<p>1. How can I leverage my existing connections with founders to scout promising startups effectively?<p>2. Are there specific platforms or tools that scouts rely on to track and evaluate startups?<p>3.What's the typical compensation structure for freelance scouts? Is it usually commission-based?<p>4.Any anecdotes, challenges, or pearls of wisdom from those who've walked this path before would be invaluable.<p>5. What do you think of the design of my landing page? https://midweststartupscout.com/<p>As always thank you for taking the time to share your insights. Here's to new beginnings!