IDEA VALIDATOR · v1.0 · STARTUP X RUBRIC ~2 MIN · 6 DIMENSIONS · 100 POINTS

Idea Validator.

Paste your startup idea. The validator scores it 0–100 across the six dimensions from the Startup X Rubric (Vol III): Problem, Market, Team, Moat, Timing, Distribution. It detects red flags. Returns the one thing to fix first. Designed for honesty, not flattery.

IDEA VALIDATOR · STARTUP X METHODOLOGY

RUBRIC ENGINE LIVE

Tell us about your idea.

Be honest. The validator's value comes from honest inputs. Vague answers produce vague scores.

The 1-sentence pitch "We're building X for Y so they can Z"

The problem you're solving Where does this hurt today?

Why now? What recently became true?

Who's the team? Founders, backgrounds, why you

What's the moat? Why can't a fast follower catch you?

How do you reach customers? Channel plan, not 'product-led growth' handwave

Stage Where are you in the journey?

Just an idea

Building MVP

Early customers

Traction (10+ paying)

Growth (rev growing 20%+/mo)

ANALYZING PROBLEM

Running through the 6-dimension rubric + 8 red-flag checks…

Dimension breakdown

Red flag scan

Top 3 fixes — ranked

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