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Evaluate whether a solo-builder idea is worth pursuing now.
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| name | Idea Scorecard |
| description | Evaluate whether a solo-builder idea is worth pursuing now. |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| tags | ["idea-validation","solo-builder","decision"] |
| inputs | ["idea","builder_strengths","time_budget","target_customer_guess","business_model_guess"] |
| outputs | ["idea_scorecard","decision_recommendation","top_risks","key_assumptions"] |
| recommended_next_skills | ["icp-pain-map","wedge-positioning"] |
Use this skill to decide whether a business idea is worth pursuing now.
It should help a solo builder avoid spending months on an idea that is too broad, too weak, too crowded, or too mismatched with their strengths.
Use when:
Do not use when:
If one or two inputs are missing, ask only the minimum clarifying questions.
Return these sections:
Idea summaryScorecard
Top risksAssumptions to testRecommendation
Recommended next skillStop once the idea has a clear proceed / narrow / kill recommendation with supporting reasons.
Pick one practical acquisition channel for an early product.
Turn a vague audience into one concrete user and urgent pain statement.
Cut a product down to the smallest real MVP worth building.
Choose the right pricing motion for a product: freemium, trial, paid pilot, or paid starter.
Pick one narrow entry point and clear promise for a solo-builder product.
Review weekly progress and decide whether to continue, revise, or kill a project.