Readiness quiz
Find the missing evidence before you commit to one named decision.
How ready is your decision?
Critical checks override the score
Flag any active issue. A high total does not clear these boundaries.
Your evidence action plan
Answers and actions are saved on this device. Avoid names or confidential details.
An editorial self-assessment, not a validated instrument or a prediction of startup success.
Inside this section
Download the research ↓What the score means
This is a structured self-assessment developed for this desk , not a psychometrically validated instrument or a prediction of startup success.
Results and recommended action
Compare score, label, interpretation and next step.
Critical escalation rules (override score)
Explore the evidence and practical next steps for this question.
Example scoring — hypothetical seed-stage pivot
A CEO has a clear six-week deadline, two alternatives, eight friendly interviews, a rough runway model, no independent sceptic and an informal board update.
Suggested follow-up tool pathway
Weak on Q3: Pivot-or-Persist Blind-Spot Diagnostic.
Product/UX implementation notes
Keep all score inputs on the founder's device by default; offer an explicit opt-in for saving or emailing results.
Editorial self-assessment
Not independently validated