The supplier directory at /suppliers is for ad-hoc discovery ยท researching the market before posting a brief, looking up a specific supplier, or bookmarking partners for a future engagement.
When to browse vs post a brief
- Browse when you're researching, you have a specific supplier name in mind, or you want to bookmark for later.
- Post a brief when you have a concrete project. Briefs surface non-obvious supplier fits through matching ยท browsing only shows you what you already know to search for.
Opening the directory
Two entry points ยท /suppliers direct, or from your account dashboard's "Browse suppliers" QuickLink.
Filters ยท category, deal size, ICP
- Category ยท the primary classification. Each supplier sits in one primary + up to 3 secondary.
- Deal size band ยท narrows to suppliers whose typical engagement matches your budget.
- ICP / stage filter ยท suppliers list their ideal client type (e.g. Series A SaaS, mid-market B2B services).
Reading a supplier profile
Each profile shows ยท headline + tagline, services, categories, problem tags, case studies, deal-size range, speaker bio. Two things to look for:
- At least one relevant case study with a measurable outcome.
- Tier badge (Pipeline / Revenue / Visibility / Authority) ยท gives you a calibration on the supplier's commercial maturity.
Saving suppliers privately
Click the bookmark icon on any supplier card ยท it lands in your private list at /account. The supplier isn't notified ยท the list is yours.
Contacting a supplier outside a brief
Don't ยท we deliberately don't expose direct contact in the browse view. Two reasons ยท suppliers prefer responding to scoped briefs, and direct outreach skips the matching protection. If a supplier looks right, post a brief naming the engagement and they'll surface in your shortlist.
Limitations of browse vs match
The directory shows public profile fields only. Match-based responses include ยท the supplier's actual response to your specific brief, their proposed scope and pricing, and a fresh case study they pick to match your need. Browse never gets you those.
Browse to research, brief to buy. Different jobs, different surfaces.