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8 Dimensions · Deep Analysis

Find what's actually holding your startup back

Brief us on your startup across 8 critical dimensions. Get structured, founder-grade analysis on what to fix, what to double down on, and what to stop.

8-dimension diagnostic — validation, traction, strategy, team, product, market, operations, fundraising
Blind spots surfaced — the things your team won't tell you and your advisors don't see
Priority matrix — what matters now vs. what can wait
Clear next steps — not vague advice, specific actions for the next 90 days
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Confidential · 40-minute briefing · structured output

How It Works

Three Steps to Structured Clarity

STEP 01

Complete the briefing

Answer structured questions across 8 dimensions. Takes about 40 minutes — think of it as a founder self-audit.

STEP 02

Get your diagnostic

We analyze your briefing against benchmarks from 100+ startups. The depth depends on the tier you choose.

STEP 03

Act on the findings

Use the diagnostic to realign priorities, or escalate into a strategy call when the issues need deeper work.

100+
Startups analyzed
8
Diagnostic dimensions
18 yrs
Founder experience
PhD & EMBA
Applied research
Choose Your Tier

Pick the depth that matches where you are.

All tiers include the 8-dimension diagnostic. The deeper tiers add founder review, strategic analysis, benchmark comparison, and ongoing support. Pick the tier that aligns with what your startup needs.

Free Beta
⚡
Quick Diagnostic
Get the snapshot — overall score, dimension breakdown, top strengths and risk areas.
Free
Limited beta period
  • Overall diagnostic snapshot
  • Top 3 strengths and risk areas
  • Dimension-by-dimension summary
  • Clear priority recommendations
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Detailed Report
📊
Full Diagnostic
Deep analysis per dimension plus benchmark comparison showing where you stand.
$149
one-time · downloadable report
  • Everything in Quick Diagnostic
  • Deep analysis per dimension
  • Benchmark comparison
  • Downloadable PDF report
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Most Popular
🔍
Expert Diagnostic
Founder-led review with annotations, strategic blind spot analysis, and a follow-up session.
$399
one-time · founder review within 48h
  • Everything in Full Diagnostic
  • Founder-led review and annotations
  • Strategic blind spot analysis
  • Priority follow-up session
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Full Support
🎯
Diagnostic + Strategy
Everything above plus a deep 60-minute strategy call, 90-day action plan, and a second review.
$890
one-time · includes strategy call
  • Everything in Expert Diagnostic
  • 60-min 1:1 strategy call
  • 90-day action plan
  • Second review after changes
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Most startups waste months on the wrong priorities. A structured diagnostic shows where to focus before the next dollar or hour is spent.

Ready to see what's really going on?

Start your 40-minute briefing. Get clarity on what matters.

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When the diagnostic reveals something bigger

Sometimes the analysis points to foundational work that needs deeper strategy work. We can escalate into a longer engagement.

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