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🚀 Most startup metrics don’t work for deep tech.

I’ve seen it too many times—founders judged by KPIs built for software.
Deep tech needs its own scorecard.

Recently, I came across a framework from ThinkStorm with five metrics I wish more investors used :

1️⃣ SMMI – Beyond TRLs: can you integrate, manufacture, and repeat?
2️⃣ CETD – Capital per real technical advance.
3️⃣ RCI – How close are you to a signed contract?
4️⃣ SNR – More patents, less PR.
5️⃣ TFS – Consistency over speed.

I believe these metrics don’t just guide investors—they keep founders honest.
In deep tech, progress is the only pitch that matters.

Which of these do you think we need most urgently ?