Record Definite Founder Team Progression Decision
Synthesise all stress-test outcomes, evidence gaps, and experiment results to deliver a formal governance verdict for the founding team. Record an explicit decision to continue, repeat the stress test with stronger evidence, pivot team structure, escalate to professional mediation, or defer progression.
This action establishes an uncompromised, decision-ready milestone that governs whether the founding team is qualified to advance in the programme. It prevents under-prepared or dysfunctional founding teams from burning capital and corrupting downstream venture stages.
Complete a comprehensive review note and updated venture DNA entry containing the formal verdict (continue, repeat, pivot, escalate, or defer), backed by documented evidence. The asset must include explicit recommendations for downstream tasks or mandatory governance prerequisites before further capital deployment.
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 specific evidence justifies a 'continue' decision given the unresolved co-founder equity or alignment risks identified?
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If your decision is to 'repeat' or 'escalate', what precise conditions or mediation outcomes must be met before re-evaluating?
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How does this formal verdict impact the venture's immediate readiness for institutional diligence and angel capital injection?
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Why is a team restructuring or pivot not required given the performance bottlenecks observed during stress-testing?
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How will this verdict and its supporting risk log be communicated to external advisors, board members, or prospective investors?