startup-advisor

Plans product experiments and evaluates startup metrics for founders.

2|1|Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rakibulism/agent-skills-os --skill startup-advisor-rakibulism
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: startup-advisor
Source: https://github.com/rakibulism/agent-skills-os/tree/main/skills/startup-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rakibulism/agent-skills-os --skill startup-advisor-rakibulism

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps founders avoid wasting time and money on unvalidated ideas by focusing on customer discovery, cheap experiments, product-market fit, go-to-market choices, and the few metrics that reveal whether a startup is actually working.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Customer discovery guidance: Learn how to interview users, spot real pain, and distinguish urgent problems from nice-to-have ideas.
  • Experiment and MVP planning: Choose the cheapest test for the riskiest assumption, whether that is a landing page, concierge MVP, pre-sale, or prototype.
  • PMF, GTM, and metrics advice: Evaluate product-market fit signals, pick a go-to-market motion, and track the right stage-specific metrics instead of vanity numbers.
  • Use case: A founder with a new SaaS idea can use this Skill to decide who to talk to first, what experiment to run next, and which metric will tell them whether to persevere or pivot.

Quick Start

Ask for a startup diagnosis with your stage, customer, traction, and the decision you need help making.

Frequently Asked Questions about startup-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate my startup idea before building an MVP?

Validate a startup idea by interviewing target users to identify urgent problems, then run cheap experiments like landing pages or pre-sales to test your riskiest assumptions before developing an MVP.

What metrics should I track to measure product-market fit?

Track product-market fit by monitoring stage-specific retention and acquisition economics rather than vanity numbers. Focus on bottleneck prioritization metrics that reveal whether users truly need your solution.

How do I conduct customer discovery interviews for a new SaaS?

Conduct customer discovery by interviewing users to spot real pain points, distinguishing urgent problems from nice-to-have ideas to ensure your SaaS addresses a genuine market need.

What is the best way to choose a go-to-market strategy for a pre-PMF startup?

Choose a go-to-market strategy by evaluating product-market fit signals and selecting a motion aligned with your stage, ensuring your acquisition approach matches your current validation bottlenecks.

Can I use this approach to decide whether to persevere or pivot my startup?

Yes, decide to persevere or pivot by interpreting stage-specific metrics from your experiments. If retention and acquisition economics show weak signals, the framework guides you toward a strategic pivot.