startup-grill

Analyze startup ideas through structured adversarial probing and generate ranked kill reports.

1|Updated Apr 17, 2026

Search Tags:#pitch #startup #assessment #business model #adversarial #kill report

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/sorawit-w/agent-skills --skill startup-grill

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: startup-grill
Source: https://github.com/sorawit-w/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/startup-grill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sorawit-w/agent-skills --skill startup-grill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Entrepreneurs and investors need to identify critical weaknesses in startup ideas before committing resources or time, minimizing risk of failure.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured adversarial probing of startup ideas, decks, or business models through targeted questions.
Multi-round grilling including initial probes, steelman defenses, and final synthesis to surface lethal and fixable issues.
Generation of detailed kill reports ranking weaknesses on severity and fixability, with specific action suggestions.
Optional interactive defense mode allowing founders to respond to weaknesses with new evidence, updating the verdict dynamically.

Quick Start

Provide a startup concept, pitch deck, or validation canvas then invoke the skill with a command like "grill my startup" to begin adversarial review.

Frequently Asked Questions about startup-grill

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

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How do I stress test my startup idea for critical weaknesses before pitching?▼

To stress test a startup idea, you can conduct structured adversarial probing that analyzes your concept, deck, or validation documents and generates a detailed kill report ranking weaknesses by severity and fixability.

What is an adversarial startup evaluation and how does it work?▼

An adversarial startup evaluation uses multi-round grilling including initial probes, steelman defenses, and final synthesis to surface lethal and fixable issues within your business model, producing specific recommended actions.

Can I use a pitch deck for adversarial assessment or do I need a full business model?▼

You can use a pitch deck, a startup concept, or a validation canvas for adversarial assessment; the skill analyzes whatever input you provide through targeted questions to identify vulnerabilities.

What is the best way to defend my business model against identified weaknesses?▼

The best way to defend your business model is using interactive defense mode, which allows you to respond to weaknesses with new evidence and dynamically updates the evaluation verdict.

What does a kill report include when evaluating a startup?▼

A kill report includes a ranking of specific weaknesses by severity and fixability, along with recommended actions to address lethal and fixable issues found during the adversarial probing process.