Adequate is not sufficient; considering that a gating network only optimizes existing base methods without challenging them fundamentally is a too restrictive view.
It is not a simple incremental improvement but a rephrasing of how evidence is synthesized, making direct comparisons of base methods outdated.
Such a network allows understanding why certain trends are more relevant for a specific startup based on its narrative rationality and unique attributes, going far beyond simple weighting.
To achieve the highest return, one must go beyond base methods that cannot effectively filter noise and focus on the most relevant signals without this gating layer, as in a venture fund targeting disruptive technologies where traditional metrics are insufficient.