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Pattern Detection
Six named patterns like "Chaos King" (bottleneck AND doing the work) or "Control Paradox" (low authority limits, constant overrides). Each pattern has a different fix.
Founder Dependency
Measure how dependent the business is on you. The answer determines whether you own an asset or a job.
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What This Shows You
See where dependency actually lives, and what it's costing you.
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Three-Index Score
Not one number but three: Decision Centralisation, Operational Role, and Capability Readiness. See where dependency actually lives.
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Sector Benchmark
65% dependency means different things in professional services vs manufacturing. See where you sit against your sector.
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Valuation Impact
The £ discount a buyer would apply based on your risk band. A business worth £2M at low risk might be £1.5M at high risk. See the gap.
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Deal Structure Translation
What your risk level triggers: earnout length, escrow percentage, retention requirements. This is what appears in term sheets.
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Recovery Potential
Up to 80% of the valuation discount may be recoverable within 12 months, depending on the nature and severity of identified dependencies. See what focused work on the right patterns could be worth.
How It Works
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Answer 15 Questions
3-4 minutes. Covers decisions, operations, and team readiness.
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Get Your Indexes
Instant scoring across three dimensions, not just one number.
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See the £ Impact
Valuation discount, deal terms, and what you could recover.