What is S-Corp?
S Corp™ is a parody certification for startups that want to look ethical without doing anything. No audits, no effort — just vibes and a downloadable certificate. Built as a protest against $30k “ethics-as-a-service” schemes.
Problem
Startups seeking to project an ethical image currently rely on expensive ($30k+) third-party certifications requiring audits and effort. High costs, audits, and effort make traditional certifications inaccessible for startups prioritizing optics over substance.
Solution
A parody certification tool letting users generate/download instant "ethical" certificates without audits. Example: Startups get a satirical "S Corp™" certificate to display on websites.
Customers
Tech startup founders, VC-backed companies, and growth-stage startups prioritizing superficial ESG/ethical branding over genuine action.
Unique Features
Parody certification mocking real ethics-as-a-service schemes; zero verification or compliance checks; instant downloadable certificate with satirical branding.
User Comments
Hilarious critique of performative ethics in startups
Perfect for mocking $30k certification scams
Quick way to signal "ethics" to investors
Wish it had more customizable mock certificates
Needs a matching badge for pitch decks
Traction
Launched 2 days ago on ProductHunt (120+ upvotes)
No disclosed revenue/user metrics
Built by solo founder active on design/tech Twitter (1.2k followers)
Market Size
The $30k per certification ethics-as-a-service market it parodies serves ~5,000 startups annually, creating a $150M niche industry.
