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Get a systematic assessment of your startup's potential across 10 critical factors. Our AI will guide you through evidence-based validation questions.
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One-sentence JTBD anyone could repeat
50+ public posts or ≥5 direct convos confirming pain
Users rate pain 'importance ≥8 / satisfaction ≤3' (1-10 scales)
≥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 | Market-Pain Mentions | 50+ public posts and 5 direct conversations confirming pain |
| 3 | Outcome Satisfaction Gap | Users rate pain "importance ≥8 / satisfaction ≤3" (1-10 scales) |
| 4 | Competitive Moat (Hamilton's 7 Powers) | At least one power rated ≥4 |
| 5 | Team–Solution Fit | Deep domain edge & high personal passion |
| 6 | Solution Evidence & Value | Working demo + profitable unit economics |
| 7 | Team–Market Fit | Market size can support the necessary team size |
| # | Factor | What "5/5" Looks Like |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Early Demand (+Social) | Paid pre-orders or 100+ wait-list with engaged followers |
| 9 | Traffic Authority (SEO / RAO) | DR > 50 or 10k/mo organic or surfaced in top-3 RAG answers |
| 10 | Marketing-Product Fit | Proven CAC < LTV/3 on real spend |
Potential Score = (Σ of 7 potential factors ÷ 35) × 100
Actualization Score = (Σ of 3 actualization factors ÷ 15) × 100
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