Patrick Cheruiyot

About

I’ve spent the last decade building and scaling fintech across East Africa; mobile money, MVNOs, and payment APIs. Along the way, I pitched at accelerators like Antler. Even when well-prepared, one or two investor questions would blindside me and change the entire meeting. That pain led me to build VC Mirror, an AI investor simulator that acts like a flight simulator for startups. Founders face realistic AI investor personas (Angel 😇, Skeptic 😐, Shark 🦈) across 10 VC themes, then walk away with a transcript, readiness heatmap, and clear gaps to fix. Early-stage? Test if your idea is venture-backable. Fundraising? Stress-test your pitch before expensive meetings. I also build MelaninIQ (inclusive CV datasets) and was selected for the INSEAD AI Founder Sprint.

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Maker History

  • VC Mirror
    VC MirrorAI investor simulator to pressure-test startup ideas
    Sep 2025
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    Joined Product HuntJanuary 27th, 2025

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VC Mirror - AI investor simulator to pressure-test startup ideas

VC Mirror is an AI investor simulator. Rehearse real VC Q&A across 10 themes (Problem → Fundraising), get a Readiness Score, and specific fixes. Built for founders prepping raises or validating ideas. Safe space to sharpen your story real fast.
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