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Profile & Directory

Published 24 March 2026By Jordan Morris

Your profile is your presence on IgniteAI. It tells other members who you are, what you are working on, and how they can connect with you. The directory lets you find and explore other members in the community.

Your Profile

Your profile has two parts: your base profile (visible to everyone) and your role profiles (one section per approved role).

What is on Your Base Profile

  • Full Name — displayed across the platform
  • Avatar — your profile photo
  • Location — city or region
  • Bio — a short description of who you are
  • LinkedIn URL — links to your LinkedIn profile
  • Roles — badges showing your active roles (Founder, Coach, Expert, Volunteer, Investor)
  • Startups — if you are a Founder, your startup profiles are shown here
  • Endorsements — recognition from other members you have worked with

How to Edit Your Base Profile

  1. Click your avatar or name in the top navigation.
  2. Select Profile from the dropdown.
  3. Click Edit Profile.
  4. Update your name, location, bio, LinkedIn URL, or avatar.
  5. Click Save Changes.

Uploading a Profile Photo

  1. Go to your Profile page and click Edit Profile.
  2. Click on your current avatar (or the avatar placeholder).
  3. Select an image file from your device. Supported formats: JPG, PNG.
  4. The image uploads automatically and appears on your profile.

Role Profiles

Each approved role adds a dedicated section to your profile with role-specific fields.

Role Profile fields shown Founder Startup name, tagline, stage, industry Coach Domain expertise, years of experience, availability Domain Expert Business experience, industries Volunteer Areas of help, specific skills, availability Investor Investment focus, stage preference, check size, portfolio URL

The Member Directory

The directory lists all members who have opted to be visible.

  1. Go to Directory in the navigation.
  2. Use the filters to narrow by role, expertise, or location.
  3. Click on any member card to view their full profile.

Endorsements

Endorsements let you recognize other members for their role-specific contributions.

  1. Visit the profile of the person you want to endorse.
  2. Find the Endorsements section on their profile.
  3. Click Endorse and select the role you are endorsing them for.

You can only endorse a person once per role.

Blocking a Member

  1. Go to the profile of the member you want to block.
  2. Click the More or Options menu (three-dot icon).
  3. Select Block User and confirm.

Tips

  • Keep your bio current. A bio that reflects your real focus helps the right people find you.
  • Complete your role profile. The directory shows role-specific details.
  • Endorse people you have genuinely worked with. Endorsements carry weight precisely because they are not automatic.
  • Use LinkedIn. Many members check LinkedIn before accepting coaching requests.

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