startup-audit

Score startup ideas across six investment-readiness lenses and flag red flags.

Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VedaAstro/veda-skills --skill startup-audit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: startup-audit
Source: https://github.com/VedaAstro/veda-skills/tree/main/startup-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VedaAstro/veda-skills --skill startup-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Skill turns an unstructured startup idea or pitch into a hard-nosed venture-style audit, exposing weak assumptions before investors, customers, or the market do.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Six-lens evaluation: Reviews founder/team, market/timing, product/moat, business model, go-to-market, and scalability/risk.
  • Scorecard output: Produces weighted scores, red flags, strengths, missing data, and a final verdict.
  • Action planning: Prioritizes next steps by impact and urgency for fundraising prep, product validation, or kill/pivot decisions.
  • Use cases: Assess a startup deck before a pitch, sanity-check a new idea, or diagnose why a project is not yet investable.

Quick Start

Use the startup-audit skill to evaluate this startup idea from the attached deck and notes, then return the scorecard, red flags, and action plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about startup-audit

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

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How do I audit a startup idea before pitching to investors?

A startup audit evaluates investment readiness by applying evidence-based scoring across six lenses—team, market timing, product moat, business model, go-to-market, and scalability—to expose weak assumptions before investors or customers do.

What is the best way to evaluate startup viability for fundraising preparation?

Evaluating startup viability for fundraising requires applying YC, Sequoia, and a16z frameworks to score your project, detect red flags, and produce a prioritized action plan grounded in venture-style due diligence.

How do I run due diligence on my own business model and go-to-market strategy?

Running due diligence on your business model involves scoring it against Lean Canvas frameworks to identify missing data, assess scalability risks, and prioritize next steps for product validation or kill decisions.

Does startup viability scoring work for diagnosing why a project is not investable?

Yes, viability scoring diagnoses uninvestable projects by applying a six-lens scorecard to detect red flags in market timing and product moats, outputting a final verdict and a prioritized pivot action plan.

What frameworks are used for venture-style startup evaluation and go/no-go decisions?

Venture-style startup evaluation uses YC, Sequoia, a16z, Thiel, and Lean Canvas frameworks to analyze evidence across six lenses, producing weighted scores and a final verdict for strategic go/no-go decisions.

When should I use a startup scorecard instead of building a standard pitch deck?

Use a startup scorecard before finalizing a pitch deck to sanity-check assumptions, validate market timing, and detect red flags early, ensuring your fundraising prep addresses missing data and scalability risks.