The Do Not Work With List
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Bad advisors. Shady vendors. Toxic hires. We’ve all been there. Now, there’s a way to protect each other—and your business.
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They Seemed Perfect... Until They Weren't
In the startup world, time and trust are your most valuable assets. But bad partnerships—whether with a consultant, investor, vendor, or advisor—can derail your progress and drain your resources.
Here’s the reality:
- A glowing LinkedIn profile doesn’t guarantee results.
- A polished pitch can hide red flags.
- Even referrals sometimes lead to disappointment.
Three months later, you’re left cleaning up the mess:
- Missed deadlines.
- Promises that weren’t delivered.
- Valuable time and money, wasted.
Your time is too valuable to gamble. Use DNWW to protect it.
A Safer Startup Ecosystem Starts Here
Building a business is hard enough without bad actors slowing you down. At DDNW, we believe founders deserve:
Bad Partnerships Cost You. Let’s End the Cycle!
Your experiences can protect the next founder. Your decisions can shape a safer startup world.
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DDNW helped me avoid a toxic hire and saved my company months of chaos.
This is the resource we all wish existed sooner
I wasted $20,000 on a consultant who never delivered. If only I had seen their name here first. This platform is a must for every founder
One bad advisor set us back six months. This directory would’ve saved us time, money, and a lot of stress.
It’s hard to know who to trust, especially when you’re growing fast. This site helps you see the red flags others already spotted.
I’ve seen enough horror stories to know the value of DDNW. If only this existed when I started out
I avoided hiring someone who tanked another founder’s team. This platform truly saved me from making a costly mistake
This platform is the Yelp for startups—but way more important. It’s now part of my due diligence process.
Knowing who not to work with is just as valuable as knowing who to trust. DDNW.io delivers exactly that.
Founder, EdTech Startup
I lost $50k on a vendor that delivered nothing. This platform would’ve saved me.