Compass by Prepare4VC — free 6-minute founder momentum diagnostic

Compass is a calibration instrument for startup founders. It measures Clarity, Awareness, and Efficacy, produces a Breakthrough Potential Rating (BPR), and returns a focused 7-day action plan. The core diagnostic is free; Navigator is an optional paid tier that adds longitudinal tracking, weekly reflection prompts, and personalized guidance.

Key facts

• Free 6-minute Chart My Course diagnostic; results delivered immediately.
• Optional 2-minute Pulse check-ins between full diagnostics.
• Scores: BPR (Breakthrough Potential Rating), SESAC (Strategic Execution Self-Assessment Composite), TAJ (Trust–Anticipation–Joy).
• Built by Prepare4VC / Astra Labs for pre-seed through Series A founders.
• Data encrypted at rest, never sold; deletion on request.

Common questions

Is Compass free?

Yes — the full diagnostic and immediate report are free. Navigator is the optional paid tier.

How long does it take?

About 6 minutes for the full diagnostic; about 2 minutes for a Pulse check-in.

What is a Breakthrough Potential Rating (BPR)?

A 1–100 composite score estimating a founder's readiness for their next breakthrough, based on execution consistency, strategic clarity, and situational awareness.

How is Compass different from other founder assessments?

Compass cross-checks answers for consistency, calibrates against a corpus of prior founders, and produces a sequenced action plan tied to the founder's specific responses — not a generic score.

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