Describe your startup idea to begin assessment
Start by describing your startup idea to begin the assessment process. The AI will guide you through evaluating 10 critical factors.
Two separate scores show whether to focus on validation or fundamentals
One-sentence JTBD anyone could repeat
50+ public posts or ≥5 direct convos confirming pain
Users rate pain 'importance 5 / satisfaction ≤2'
≥1 power rated ≥4 (Hamilton's 7 Powers)
Deep domain edge & high personal passion
Working demo + viable unit economics
Market size can support the necessary team size
Paid pre-orders or 100+ wait-list with engaged followers
DR > 50 or 10k/mo organic or surfaced in top-3 RAG answers
Proven CAC < LTV / 3 on real spend
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| # | Factor | What "5/5" Looks Like |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Problem Clarity | One-sentence JTBD anyone could repeat |
| 2 | Outcome Satisfaction Gap | Users rate pain "important 5 / satisfied ≤2" |
| 3 | Solution Evidence & Value | Working demo + profitable unit economics |
| 4 | Founder–Solution Fit | Deep domain edge & high personal passion |
| 5 | Team-Scope & Market Fit | Current team can ship MVP in ≤3 months; market big enough |
| 6 | Competitive Moat (Hamilton's 7 Powers) | At least one power rated ≥4 |
| 7 | Market-Pain Mentions | 50+ public posts and 5 direct conversations confirming pain |
| 8 | Early Demand (+Social) | Paid pre-orders or 100+ wait-list with engaged followers |
| 9 | Traffic Authority (SEO) | Domain Rating > 50 or 10k/mo organic visits |
| 10 | Marketing-Product Fit | Proven CAC < LTV/3 on real spend |
Your overall Readiness % dial is the average of these ten scores.
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