Can I introduce a company that has no formal knowledge base?

Can I introduce a company that has no formal knowledge base?

Yes, you can potentially refer a company to SourceX even if it lacks a formal, structured knowledge base. While a well-organized knowledge base can streamline the evaluation process, it's not the only type of operational data SourceX considers valuable. The critical factor is whether the company possesses proprietary operational data that is documented and can be licensed.

What SourceX looks for in documentation

SourceX evaluates companies based on the presence of "Original documentation," which refers to material the company created itself. This can take many forms beyond a dedicated knowledge base, including:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Detailed guides for internal processes. Internal wikis or shared drives: Collections of company-specific information. Project histories: Records of past projects, methodologies, and outcomes. QA records: Documentation of quality assurance processes and results. Support workflows: Descriptions of how customer support is managed. Training manuals: Materials used to onboard and educate employees. Proprietary data models or schematics:* Technical documentation relevant to operations.

Even if these are not consolidated into a single "knowledge base," they represent valuable, structured information that could be relevant to AI buyers. The company must own this material or have the rights to license it without violating any agreements.

What is generally not a fit

Conversely, certain types of data or documentation are typically not suitable, regardless of whether a formal knowledge base exists:

Personal consumer data: Information about individuals. Scraped data: Data collected from the public web without specific consent or rights. Client-owned material: Data that belongs to the company's clients, not the company itself. One-off files without context: Isolated data without accompanying documentation or operational context.

For a general overview of eligibility, review our who qualifies page.

How SourceX evaluates referred companies

When you introduce an eligible business, SourceX will review the opportunity to assess its operating history, documentation, and data rights. This includes determining whether the material is relevant to an active buyer program. The company retains full control over whether to proceed and what specific data scope to offer. Nothing is shared without the company's explicit approval.

To get a preliminary, non-binding screening of a company's fit, you can use the company fit checker.

Remember, your role is to make the introduction; you do not need to export, upload, or describe confidential records yourself. The company will discuss its data assets directly with SourceX.