Audit Quality and Stress Test Selection Logic
Conduct a rigorous critical review of the advisor matching process, candidate evidence, and contractual protections. Validate that candidate claims of network reach and expertise are backed by verifiable third-party evidence and reference checks.
Stress-testing the evidence prevents poor advisor selection, misaligned incentives, and deadweight cap table loss. It ensures that only thoroughly vetted, high-leverage advisors are integrated into the venture’s core network.
Produce a documented due diligence report detailing independent reference checks, network verification, and contract risk audits for the selected candidate. Demonstrate that potential conflicts of interest have been identified and mitigated.
Five questions an expert would ask when reviewing your output
Use these to challenge assumptions, pressure-test your logic, and check the quality of this action's output in the context of the parent task and wider venture development.
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What independent reference checks were conducted to verify the candidate's track record of driving commercial growth?
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How did you test for potential conflicts of interest between the candidate’s existing advisory roles and your venture's direct competitors?
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What evidence proves that the candidate’s network is accessible and relevant to your target customer segments or investor profiles?
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How resilient is your proposed agreement structure if the candidate’s personal availability drops by half post-signing?
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Where are the remaining logic gaps or unverified claims in your candidate assessment, and how do you intend to address them?