The Connector Score is Trusio's professional reliability metric — built from actual introduction outcomes, not activity volume. It measures whether your introductions are accepted, valued, and sustained over time. A portable signal of network hygiene you can carry anywhere.
A professional reliability metric and networking reputation signal that verifies the quality of a professional's introductions through real outcomes. Calculated from introduction acceptance rates, mutual value ratings, and consistency — the Connector Score serves as a portable referral credibility rating that can be shared with investors, employers, and partners as objective proof of social capital.
Unlike vanity metrics such as follower counts or connection numbers, the Connector Score is a relationship capital metric derived entirely from outcomes — not activity. It measures whether your introductions are accepted, valued, and repeated. It is the only network hygiene metric built to reward quality over volume — self-policing by design, because low-quality introductions actively lower it.
The percentage of your introductions that result in a mutual "Accept" from both parties.
Specific "why" note · Relevant match · High niche alignment
Vague context · Mismatched parties · Unsolicited noise
A 30-second post-connection survey sent to both recipients 48 hours after the thread opens.
Tracked as a rolling average across three windows: 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day.
The full design philosophy behind the Connector Score — including the self-policing property, score limitations, and the equity argument — is documented in the Trust Paradigm Report →
For high-stakes operators — VCs, recruiters, and consultants — the Verified Connector Badge is portable proof that your introductions are worth accepting. Recipients see your badge before they read your note, knowing your track record is verified, not claimed.
The badge is not a subscription perk. It's earned: available only to users with a Connector Score of 800+, reflecting a proven track record of high-acceptance, high-value introductions.
A credibility signal visible on every introduction you send — proving your track record of high-acceptance, high-value matches to recipients before they even read your note.
Show candidates and clients a verified track record of successful placements — not just a list of previous companies or LinkedIn endorsements.
Prove your deal-flow quality to GPs and LPs. A high Connector Score is objective evidence that your warm intros actually close — not just emails sent.
Carry your reputation into new client relationships. Show prospects that your network has delivered measurable value to others like them.
Quantify the value you create for your community. Turn "I make a lot of intros" from a soft claim into a data-backed credential.
Build the credibility to attract investors and advisors who trust your judgment. A high score signals you curate relationships, not just connections.
Demonstrate that your referral network is active and high-quality — helping close partnership deals faster than any traditional reference call.
Every introduction you make from day one contributes to your permanent reliability record. Begin building a verified track record before you've even upgraded.
The Connector Score is Trusio's professional trust score — a networking reputation metric calculated from your introduction acceptance rate, post-connection value ratings, and consistency over 30, 60, and 90-day windows. It's a portable referral credibility rating you can share with investors, employers, and partners as objective proof of your influence.
A LinkedIn connection count measures how many people you've added — it's a vanity metric that says nothing about quality or outcomes. The Connector Score is a relationship capital metric derived entirely from real outcomes: whether your introductions are accepted, whether both parties find value in the connection, and whether you maintain consistent activity over time.
Yes. The Connector Score is designed to be a portable networking reputation score. You can share it with recruiters, investors, or partners as an objective credibility signal. The Verified Connector Badge ($49/year) provides a verified, shareable proof of your trust rating for high-stakes professional contexts.
Connector Scores are tiered from Emerging (building your baseline) through Rising, Established, and Elite. A score in the Established or Elite tier reflects a sustained acceptance rate above 70%, consistently high value ratings from recipients, and reliable introduction activity across multiple 30-day windows. This is the benchmark most Super Connectors reach within 90 days of active use.
No. The Connector Score only tracks introductions you initiate as a connector — not ones you receive. Declining introductions you receive as a recipient has no impact on your score. The score rewards the quality and consistency of the introductions you make on behalf of others.