
Early-stage startup scouting—facts, not hype. Theo and Alex break down six picks: Gecko Robotics (StartEngine, Growth, $10k), Revero (Republic, Early, $150), Simple Labs (StartEngine, Early, $500), Comikaze Entertainment(StartEngine, Growth, $300), One Stop Halal (StartEngine, Preparing Reg CF, $497.94), and Slabmags (Wefunder, Early Growth, $100). Lightning mentions: BuildClub ($500) and Medallion ($7,500). Quick context, verifiable facts, and what to validate next—no fluff.