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The FSC1 — Founder Content Challenge is a skill-based content creation challenge operated by Founder Social Club (Founder Social, LLC) in partnership with Descript. Participants create and publish content daily for 30 days and are scored on consistency, quality, engagement, and editorial assessment. This is not a lottery or game of chance. Winners are determined by merit.
Anyone 18 or older who creates an account and completes onboarding. No purchase necessary. Employees of FSC and their immediate family are not eligible for prizes but may participate.
Create an account, complete onboarding, and submit at least one qualifying post during the challenge (May 21 – June 19, 2026). Qualifying content: public post on a supported platform (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), tagged #FSC1, posted during the challenge window.
Scores combine algorithmic metrics and editorial judgment. Every point is transparent and visible on your dashboard.
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Submit a post | +15 base |
| Video post (talking-head / short-form) | +12 each |
| Streak bonus (per post) | +2 per consecutive day · max 53/post |
| Receive a 🔥 vote | +3 each |
| Receive a comment | +1 each |
| Daily check-in | +10 per day |
| Give a 🔥 vote on someone's post (requires ≥1 post) | +1 each |
| Leave a comment on someone's post (requires ≥1 post) | +1 each |
| First-voter bonus (one of first 3 🔥 on a post) (requires ≥1 post) | +5 each |
| #MadeWithDescript on a post | +3 per post |
| Referral (1–5) | +25 each |
| Referral (6–10) | +35 each |
| Referral (11–25) | +50 each |
| Referral (26+) | +75 each (no cap) |
| Early bird — Day 1 | +100 + OG badge |
| Early bird — Days 2–3 | +60 + Early Bird badge |
| Early bird — Days 4–7 | +30 |
| Early bird — Days 8–10 | +10 |
| Editor's Pick (admin bonus) | discretionary |
How the streak works: each consecutive day you post, the next post earns 2 more points. Day 1 = 15. Day 2 = 17. Day 10 = 33. Day 20 = 53 (max). Miss a day and your current streak resets to zero — but your max streak is remembered for badges. Your streak starts the day you join, so Day 1 and Day 20 joiners can both hit the 53-point cap.
Hype the community: this is a community challenge, not a solo grind. Voting on other founders' posts, leaving real comments, and being early to spot great work all earn points. Hit 25 votes given for the Hype Squad badge and 10 comments left for Cheerleader. Show up for other people and they'll show up for you.
Post first, then hype: the challenge is about shipping, so engagement points — votes given, comments left, and the first-voter bonus — only start counting once you've submitted at least one post. Get your first post up and every vote and comment you give counts from there. (Votes and comments you receive on your own posts always count.)
Video is the move: short-form video (TikTok, Reels, Shorts, LinkedIn video, YouTube) consistently outperforms static posts for trust and inbound — and the algorithms push it harder. Every participant has free Descript access, so use it: record, clean up audio with Studio Sound, fix eye contact with Eye Contact AI, and ship. Tag #MadeWithDescript on every video post to claim your +3, and the FSC team weighs Descript-made video heavily for Editor's Pick bonuses and weekly spotlights.
Video scores higher: mark a post as video when you submit and it earns +12 bonus points on top of the +15 base — stack that with #MadeWithDescript (+3) and a video post is worth 30 points before any engagement. The bonus applies to video on any named platform (TikTok, Reels, Shorts, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube); only the generic "Other" platform is excluded. Existing TikTok and YouTube posts were automatically counted as video.
OG vs Early Bird badge: joining on Day 1 earns the OG badge + 100 points — the top tier. The Early Bird badge is the Day 2–3 reward (+60). If you have OG, you have the better one; it replaces Early Bird rather than stacking with it.
Does NOT affect scoring: follower count, platform, time on Earth. Show up, ship, repeat.
Editorial ("Admin Bonus"): discretionary adjustment by the FSC team — positive for standout work, milestones, or quality; negative for rule violations. Every adjustment includes a public reason visible on the leaderboard.
Grand prize goes to the participant with the highest total score after 30 days. Ties are broken by the FSC team based on content quality, consistency, and community impact. Weekly spotlights are selected by the FSC team. FSC may disqualify participants who violate rules, manipulate metrics, or act in bad faith.
Grand prize: $5,000 USD (one winner). Winners may need to provide tax info (W-9 for US residents). Additional prizes (weekly spotlights, Descript subscriptions, features) awarded at FSC's discretion. Prize values may change. No substitution or transfer except at FSC's discretion.
You own everything you create. By participating, you grant FSC and Descript a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to repost, feature, quote, and promote your challenge content with attribution. You can revoke this for specific content by emailing colton@foundersocialclub.com. You confirm your content is original and doesn't infringe others' rights.
Every participant uses Descript to create their challenge content. The free plan has everything you need — we recommend upgrading to Pro to unlock powerful AI editing tools like Studio Sound, Eye Contact AI, and advanced layouts. Add #MadeWithDescript to any post for +3 bonus points.
Violations result in score penalties or disqualification via the Admin Bonus system, always with a public reason.
FSC collects your name, email, company, social links, and challenge activity. This data is used to operate the challenge, calculate scores, and communicate with you. FSC will not sell your data. By participating, you consent to receiving challenge-related communications. You may request deletion of your data after the challenge by emailing colton@foundersocialclub.com.
FSC may update these rules at any time. Material changes will be communicated to participants via the app or email. Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance.
FSC is not responsible for technical failures, data loss, or scoring errors, though we will make good-faith efforts to correct any issues. Participation is at your own risk. By joining, you release FSC, Descript, and their employees from any claims arising from participation.
These rules are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, CA.
Colton Kaplan, Founder & CEO
colton@foundersocialclub.com
Founder Social Club (Founder Social, LLC)