The Startup Pulse Monthly Report

One email a month. A clear, data-driven signal on whether the US startup ecosystem is thriving, cooling, or somewhere in between — so you can move with conviction, not guesses.

Powered by BLS, BEA, Census Bureau, and venture capital data.

What You Get

Ecosystem intelligence, distilled. Every month we aggregate thousands of economic data points into one clear, actionable report built specifically for startup founders.

• Ecosystem Pulse Index — A single composite score (0-100) measuring the health of the US startup ecosystem
• Trend & Delta Analysis — Month-over-month changes with direction indicators
• Key Insights — Curated positive, cautionary, and neutral signals
• Industry Highlights — Sector-specific intelligence
• Funding Climate Report — VC activity, deal volume, and exit trends
• Personalized Benchmarks — For Startup16 account holders

How It Works

Data in. Signal out.

1. We pull live data — From BLS, BEA, Census, VC databases
2. We score & synthesize — Index engine normalizes and weights signals
3. You get the signal — Concise email on the 1st of each month

Who reads the Startup Pulse?

• Pre-launch founders — Deciding whether now is the right time to start
• Solo builders — Can't afford blind spots
• Technical founders — Great at code, less sure about market timing
• Early-stage teams — Already building? Benchmark your assumptions

Don't guess. Know.

Join founders who check the Startup Pulse before making major decisions. One email. First of every month. Free forever.

We never share your email. 3-minute monthly read.

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