How We Collect & Verify Data
Transparency in our methods ensures you can trust the benchmarks and timelines we provide.
Data Collection Process
1. Primary Sources
We prioritize official and authoritative sources for maximum accuracy:
- SEC filings and public company reports
- Official company announcements and press releases
- LinkedIn profiles and verified social media
- Academic publications and research papers
2. Secondary Sources
We supplement primary data with reputable secondary sources:
- Crunchbase, PitchBook, and CB Insights
- Wikipedia with verified citations
- Reputable news outlets (WSJ, Bloomberg, TechCrunch)
- Industry reports and analyst research
3. Cross-Verification
Every data point goes through our verification process:
- Multiple source confirmation for key events
- Date and detail consistency checks
- Community flagging for corrections
- Regular audits and updates
Confidence Scoring System
We assign confidence scores to each data point based on source reliability and verification level:
Very High Confidence
Official documents, SEC filings, company announcements
High Confidence
Multiple reputable sources, verified profiles
Medium Confidence
Single reputable source, industry reports
Low Confidence
Unverified or conflicting sources
Quality Standards
Completeness
We strive for comprehensive timelines, including all major milestones and achievements while maintaining quality standards.
Accuracy
Every data point is verified against multiple sources. We correct errors quickly when identified by our team or community.
Timeliness
We update our database regularly to include recent events and milestones, typically within 30 days of public announcement.
Transparency
We provide source links for verification and clearly indicate confidence levels for each data point.
Limitations & Disclaimers
Important Considerations
- • Data accuracy depends on source reliability and may contain errors
- • Not all achievements and milestones may be publicly available
- • Financial figures are often estimates or reported values
- • Historical data may be revised as new information becomes available
- • Survivorship bias: we primarily track successful individuals and companies
- • Currency values are not adjusted for inflation unless specified
Help Us Improve
Found an error or have additional data? We welcome corrections and contributions from our community.