gate-evaluator

To evaluate startup artifacts against quality gates, you run a Phase 1 artifact audit to surface gaps, apply dimension scoring with weighted influences, and generate a composite score. This produces a definitive PASS, REWORK, PIVOT, or KILL verdict.

A hard fail check in startup gate evaluations flags automatic kill or pivot triggers when arresting issues are detected in your artifacts. It immediately overrides composite scoring to prevent moving forward with fundamentally flawed stage work.

You calculate a composite score for startup phase readiness by computing 0-10 scores per evaluation dimension and applying weighted influences. These dimension scores generate a transparent 0-100 composite score to guide go/no-go decisions.

Yes, you can identify founder blind spots during stage assessments by flagging recurring weaknesses tied to founder profiles. This highlights recurring weaknesses to tailor coaching and improve subsequent startup stage outputs.

The best way to decide whether to pivot or kill a startup project is to analyze gate artifacts through dimension scoring and hard fail detection. This generates a formal verdict with actionable next steps based on objective quality gates.

You should run a Gate 4 architecture readiness assessment when you need to determine if your technical architecture meets predefined quality gates. It analyzes stage artifacts to release a structured go/no-go verdict for release readiness.