About One9Founders
India's first security-validated AI tools directory for global and Indian founders
Our Mission
In today's rapidly evolving AI landscape, founders and entrepreneurs across India and globally face an overwhelming number of tools and platforms. One9Founders was created to solve this challenge by providing intelligent, security-first tool discovery that helps you find the right AI tools for your specific needs.
We believe that the right tools can accelerate your startup's growth, streamline workflows, and unlock new possibilities. Our platform cuts through the noise to deliver curated, security-validated recommendations tailored to your business requirements.
Whether you're a first-time founder in Bangalore, a serial entrepreneur in Mumbai, or building your startup anywhere in the world, One9Founders helps you make informed decisions about the AI tools that power your business.
Why Choose One9Founders?
Intelligent Search
Natural language search powered by advanced AI embeddings. Find tools by describing what you need, not just keywords.
Curated Quality
Hand-selected AI tools with verified information. Every tool in our directory is evaluated for quality and relevance.
Founder-Focused
Built specifically for startup founders and entrepreneurs. Tools are categorized and described with business impact in mind.
Our Editorial Standards
Transparency and trust are at the core of everything we do. Here's how we ensure the quality and integrity of our AI tool reviews.
Security-First Evaluation
Every tool undergoes our 10-point security assessment before being listed. We evaluate data privacy, encryption standards, compliance certifications, and third-party data sharing practices. Security is weighted at 20% of our total score.
Zero Affiliate Bias
We do not accept affiliate commissions from any tool in our directory. Our revenue comes from optional premium listings and enterprise partnerships - never from influencing which tools rank higher. When we recommend a tool, it's because it genuinely scored well.
Uniform Rating Criteria
Every tool is evaluated using the same 10-point framework, ensuring fair comparisons across categories. Our criteria cover security, functionality, ease of use, pricing, reliability, integrations, support, stability, updates, and startup-friendliness.
Regular Re-Evaluation
Tools are re-evaluated quarterly and immediately after major updates or security incidents. We monitor user feedback, industry news, and tool changes to keep our ratings current and accurate.
Our Mentor
Dr. Ramesh Kuruva
Assistant Professor, Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay
"One9Founders represents an innovative approach to AI tool discovery. Their platform demonstrates the kind of entrepreneurial thinking and technological innovation that we aim to foster in the startup ecosystem. I'm excited to mentor this team as they work to empower founders with better AI tool discovery solutions."
• PhD in Entrepreneurial Finance from IIT Madras
• Co-founder & Former CEO of YNOS Venture Engine
• Gold medalist in Bachelor's and Master's in Accounting and Finance
• Key contributor to India Venture Capital and Private Equity Reports
• Established Centre for Research on Startups (CREST) at IIT Madras
• Expert in Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship & Startup Ecosystems
• Collaborated with multiple government ministries on startup initiatives