# Launching a Borrower Pool with Goldfinch

As you look to launch a borrower pool on the Goldfinch protocol, here are the operational considerations you should take into account. For simplicity, we have broken this down into stages. We recommend budgeting a minimum two months of operational prep ahead of your initial launch on the platform.

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