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startup-evaluation

Evaluate startup health and investment readiness across evidence-backed dimensions.

133|19|Updated May 4, 2026
Search Tags:#evaluation#startup#product-market fit#due diligence#unit economics#fundraising#traction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mark393295827/third-brain-v5-skills --skill startup-evaluation
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Skill: startup-evaluation
Source: https://github.com/Mark393295827/third-brain-v5-skills/tree/main/skills/startup-evaluation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mark393295827/third-brain-v5-skills --skill startup-evaluation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Startup discussions often blur pitch quality with real business health. This Skill turns vague enthusiasm into a structured evaluation of whether a startup is actually healthy, fundable, and worth more time or capital.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evaluates startups across customer pain, market timing, product value, traction, unit economics, team quality, runway, and moat.
  • Separates facts, assumptions, and missing evidence so claims are not treated as proof.
  • Useful for founder self-assessments, investor diligence, fundraising readiness checks, and pivot decisions.
  • Produces a concise health score, top constraint, red flags, and the cheapest next validation test.

Quick Start

Use startup-evaluation to assess this company or idea and return a startup health memo with evidence, risks, a score, and the next cheapest validation step.

Frequently Asked Questions about startup-evaluation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate a startup to see if it is actually fundable?▼

Evaluate startup health by scoring evidence-backed dimensions like customer pain, traction, unit economics, and runway. This assessment separates pitch polish from factual evidence to determine if the business is truly fundable.

What is the best way to perform due diligence on an operating company?▼

Due diligence requires separating facts, assumptions, and missing evidence across team quality, moat, and unit economics. This structured review produces a health score, identifies top constraints, and highlights red flags.

How do I assess product-market fit and traction for a startup idea?▼

Assess product-market fit by validating customer pain and traction against market timing. The evaluation scores these dimensions based on concrete evidence rather than assumptions to reveal actual product viability.

Can I use a structured evaluation to check my fundraising readiness?▼

Fundraising readiness checks analyze your unit economics, runway, and moat to produce a concise health score. This reveals whether you have sufficient evidence to justify capital investment or need further validation.

How do I identify the top constraint blocking a startup's growth during a pivot assessment?▼

Pivot assessments score dimensions like market timing and unit economics to identify the top constraint blocking growth. The evaluation outputs the cheapest next validation test to resolve missing evidence and mitigate risks.

When should I not rely solely on a pitch deck for startup evaluation?▼

Relying solely on pitch decks is insufficient when startup discussions blur pitch quality with real business health. You should separate factual evidence from claims to uncover missing proof and true investment readiness.

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