dd-verification

# Claim Verification Methodology When analyzing claims from pitch decks, founder statements, or company materials, follow this rigorous verification process. ## Verification Levels Assign one of these confidence levels to every claim: | Level | Definition | Requirements | |-------|------------|--------------| | **VERIFIED** | Confirmed via 2+ independent sources | Multiple credible sources agree | | **PARTIALLY VERIFIED** | Some evidence supports, gaps remain | One credible source + logical consistency | | **UNVERIFIED** | Cannot confirm with available data | No independent sources found | | **CONTRADICTED** | Evidence conflicts with claim | Sources disagree with stated claim | ## Verification Process ### 1. Identify the Claim Extract the specific, testable assertion: - ❌ "We're growing fast" (vague) - ✅ "We grew 300% YoY in 2024" (specific, testable) ### 2. Find Independent Sources Never rely solely on company-provided materials. Seek: - Public filings (SEC, state records) - Third-party data providers (Crunchbase, PitchBook, LinkedIn) - Press coverage (with dates) - Customer reviews and testimonials - Industry reports from analysts ### 3. Cross-Reference Compare across sources: - Do numbers align within reasonable variance (±10%)? - Are timelines consistent? - Do different sources tell the same story? ### 4. Document Everything For each verified claim, record: ```json { "claim": "The specific claim text", "confidence": "VERIFIED | PARTIALLY VERIFIED | UNVERIFIED...