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Founding Member Onboarding Form

Welcome – and thank you for stepping into Scotland’s first media‑led business network.

This form helps me understand who you are, what you’re building, and how The Interest Rate can serve you best in the beta. Your answers shape the sectors we focus on, the connections we make, and the stories we tell.

Founding membership is capped at 200. At the end of this form you’ll find a secure payment link to lock in your lifelong founding rate of £40/month or £450/year.

Section 1 – You and your company

Full name

Company name & your role
Primary sector or industry
Best contact details (email +, if you’re comfortable, mobile)

Section 2 – Your story and value

Thinking about your business, what is a recent success, challenge, or unique insight that others could learn from?
(1–3 sentences is fine.)

What specific connections or types of businesses would you hope to meet through this network?

(Examples: “early‑stage fintech founders”, “non‑dilutive funders”, “policy people who actually influence X”.)

What is the single biggest professional or business challenge you are currently facing?

(Be as candid as you’re comfortable – this helps me design the journalism and rooms that are actually useful.)

What sort of things would you like to see more of in the ecosystem?

(For example: honest post‑mortems, grant transparency, non‑hype capital, founder mental‑health support.)

Why do you want to be a founding member of this network?

(What would make this feel absolutely worth it in 12 months’ time?)

Section 3 – How you want to use the newsroom

Why do you want to be a founding member of this network?

(What would make this feel absolutely worth it in 12 months’ time?)

How do you prefer to consume business news and insight?

(Check all that apply: articles, email briefings, podcasts, video, small in‑person events, online roundtables.)
How do you prefer to consume business news and insight?

Beyond media and connections, what other resources would be most valuable to you?

(Examples: narrative audits, warm intros, peer support groups, office‑hours with experts.)

Secure your founding spot

Founding membership is £40/month or £450/year. This rate is locked for you as long as you remain a member.

Click here to complete your secure direct debit payment and confirm your place as a founding member:https://buy.stripe.com/8x29AU2Ir0V4g9mfY01VK03

If you’d prefer to pay annually by invoice or need to discuss a different arrangement, email me at john.glover@theburnoutfiles.com or message me on LinkedIn.