1. The option to leave an email for those who are interested is a huge plus, obviously without forcing it in any way. Maybe I should word it differently. 2. I’m not suggesting just slapping logos on the site, which has become the norm these days even if someone only tried the product once. But seeing an endorsement from someone like Mitchell Hashimoto on ampcode.com is a plus for me. 3. Yes, “visible founders” can absolutely backfire if it becomes performative or ego-driven. But handled with humility and substance, founder presence can actually accelerate trust-building.