Stage 01 · Framework

Founder DNA

Find the problems you solve better than anyone.

Stage 1 of 6

Founder DNA, framework stage 01

Why this stage

Start with what you already know. Your skills, network and story are the raw material.

  1. 01

    Map your skills.

    List what people already pay you for.

  2. 02

    Find your edge.

    Spot what you know that others don't.

  3. 03

    Pick your lane.

    Choose one problem you're built to solve.

You leave with

a one-page founder profile and a clear lane.

Example

[Example from Hossein's startup results]

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