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4 resources from Common Paper we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

📄 Article
✓ Link checked Free Intermediate

Why we picked it This is the operational how-to for the depth path: how to structure a design partnership so it produces real validation, not vague enthusiasm. It walks through scope, feedback cadence, and what to offer in return, so your five or six pilot companies stay engaged. Concrete where most advice is abstract, and it links to a real agreement you can adapt.

How To Work With Design Partners

From Common Paper by Jake Stein (Common Paper) 10 min read

  • Pin down scope, cadence, and compensation before starting
  • Aim for roughly three to six committed partners, not twenty passive ones
  • A weekly or biweekly feedback call plus async input keeps signal high
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📋 Template
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Why we picked it Your short answer names the LOI as a real B2B validation signal, and this is a clean, lawyer-built template made for exactly that. It is written for early B2B software so you can capture a buyer's commitment without a full sales contract, which is often what unblocks a pilot. Free to use and modify, so you can send one this week.

Free Letter of Intent Template

From Common Paper by Common Paper 1 to 2 page template

  • An LOI captures buyer intent without the weight of a full contract
  • Purpose-built for early B2B software deals
  • Free to copy and adapt under an open license
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📋 Template
✓ Link checked Free Intermediate

Why we picked it When a buyer says yes, you want a clean, standard agreement ready so the pilot becomes signed proof fast. This free, lawyer-reviewed template lets an early customer commit without a legal slog. Having it on hand removes friction from turning interest into a contract.

Design Partner Agreement (Free Template)

From Common Paper 2 page template

  • A ready template shortens the path from yes to signed
  • Standard terms lower a cautious buyer's resistance
  • A signed pilot is a concrete artifact investors respect
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📋 Template
✓ Link checked Free Beginner

Why we picked it A free, plain-language contract template built specifically for running a paid pilot, with the scope, fee, and success criteria already structured for you. Saves you from either skipping the paperwork, letting the pilot drift forever, or over-lawyering a deal that should close in weeks. Use it as the starting draft for your first paid pilot.

Pilot Agreement

From Common Paper

  • A written pilot agreement turns a vague trial into a real deal with a deadline
  • Put the success metric and conversion terms in the document itself
  • Starting from a template is faster than drafting a pilot contract from scratch
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