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founder-onboarding

Profile founders through multi-phase interviews to generate FOUNDER-PROFILE.md and FOUNDER-PRESCRIPTION.md artifacts.

1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
Search Tags:#onboarding#profiling#interview#mentorship#archetype#founder#accelerator
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ComputerConnection/z-combinator --skill founder-onboarding
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: founder-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/ComputerConnection/z-combinator/tree/main/skills/founder-onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ComputerConnection/z-combinator --skill founder-onboarding

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates deep founder profiling to produce a comprehensive founder profile and a tailored accelerator prescription, enabling mentors and programs to tailor guidance and rigor to each founder.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based interview framework that maps founder background, archetypes, strengths, gaps, risk, and motivation
  • Artifact generation: FOUNDER-PROFILE.md and FOUNDER-PRESCRIPTION.md with personalized guidance
  • Comprehensive synthesis and handoff to ensure aligned coaching and next steps

Quick Start

Conduct a structured founder onboarding interview and generate two artifacts: FOUNDER-PROFILE.md and FOUNDER-PRESCRIPTION.md

Frequently Asked Questions about founder-onboarding

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What is founder profiling and how does it help accelerator programs?▼

Founder profiling maps a founder's background, archetypes, risk, and motivation to produce a tailored prescription for accelerator rigor, enabling mentors to align guidance with each founder's specific gaps and strengths.

How do I conduct a structured founder onboarding interview?▼

Conduct a multi-phase founder onboarding interview to capture background, archetypes, risk, and motivation, then synthesize the results into a comprehensive profile and a tailored accelerator rigor prescription.

What artifacts are generated during founder onboarding?▼

Founder onboarding generates two core artifacts: FOUNDER-PROFILE.md capturing the founder's comprehensive profile, and FOUNDER-PRESCRIPTION.md providing tailored guidance and next steps for accelerator mentorship.

When do I need to apply a founder archetype framework?▼

Apply a founder archetype framework during accelerator onboarding when you need to systematically map founder background, strengths, and gaps to tailor program rigor and ensure consistent mentorship decision making.

Does founder profiling support structured handoffs for mentorship teams?▼

Yes, founder profiling enforces artifact generation and structured handoffs, producing a comprehensive synthesis that ensures aligned coaching and consistent next steps across different mentors and program phases.

Can I use this profiling framework without prior accelerator experience?▼

The framework applies a structured multi-phase interview process to capture founder background and motivation, producing detailed artifacts that guide mentorship decisions even without deep prior accelerator experience.

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