How to Predict the Success of Startups using ML

Leverage data science, machine learning, and business principles to predict the success of startups based on common characteristics

Written by Shiyan Boxer

Overview

This web application leverages data science, machine learning, and business principles to predict the success of startups based on common characteristics. The goals throughout the development process are to ensure reliability, scalability, and ease of use. The program is an end to end solution consisting of four parts:

1. Clean cleans dataset before building the model
2. Model predicts success
3. API allows requests to the model
4. Frontend allows user to inputs criteria

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Problem Definition

Traditionally, venture capital is considered more of an art than a science. Venture capitalists meet with founders, perform…