Compass by Prepare4VC — free ten-question founder diagnostic
Compass is a calibration instrument for startup founders. Ten questions, then a plain read on what your answers indicate about your self-efficacy, situational awareness, and clarity — kept separate, never rolled into one number. The diagnostic is free; Navigator is an optional paid tier that adds longitudinal tracking, weekly reflection prompts, and personalized guidance.
Key facts
- Free ten-question Compass diagnostic; results shown immediately.
- Optional 2-minute Pulse check-ins between full diagnostics.
- No total score, no ranking, no founder type — each area of evidence is reported on its own.
- Says plainly where the evidence is clear and where the picture is still uncertain.
- 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 ten-question diagnostic and your results are free. Navigator is the optional paid tier.
How long does it take?
Ten questions; most founders finish in a few minutes. A Pulse check-in takes about 2 minutes.
Does Compass give me a score?
No. There is no total number, no ranking, and no founder type. Compass reports what your answers indicate area by area, and says when there is not enough evidence to conclude anything.
How is Compass different from other founder assessments?
Compass keeps each area of evidence separate, shows what your own answers indicate, names what is still unknown, and is built to be repeated over time so you can see what is changing.
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