How to Use SparkScore

SparkScore is SparkLauncs AI-powered founder readiness assessment. It evaluates your startup across key dimensions and provides actionable recommendations.

What SparkScore Does

• Readiness Assessment - Score across multiple dimensions
• Gap Analysis - Identify what is missing
• Recommendations - Specific next steps
• Progress Tracking - See improvement over time

SparkScore Dimensions

Your startup is evaluated on:

Dimension	What It Measures
Idea	Problem clarity, solution fit, market size
Team	Founder skills, gaps, advisory
Product	Development stage, MVP, feedback
Market	Validation, customer conversations
Business Model	Revenue model, unit economics
Traction	Users, revenue, growth rate
Fundraising	Materials, investor pipeline

Getting Started

Step 1: Access the Tool

Navigate to LaunchPad > SparkScore or go directly to /launchpad/sparkscore.

Step 2: Complete the Assessment

Answer questions about your startup:

• Where are you in your journey?
• What have you built?
• What traction do you have?
• What is your team composition?

Step 3: Review Your Score

Receive scores for each dimension plus an overall SparkScore (0-100).

Step 4: Follow Recommendations

Each low-scoring area includes specific actions to improve.

Plan Availability

Plan	Version
Free	SparkScore Lite (basic assessment)
Startup (/yr)	SparkScore Lite
Growth (/yr)	SparkScore Pro (deep analysis)

SparkScore Lite vs Pro

Lite (Free/Startup):

• High-level assessment
• Overall score
• Top 3 recommendations

Pro (Growth+):

• Deep-dive analysis
• Detailed scoring per dimension
• Comprehensive action plan
• Benchmarking against similar startups
• Progress tracking over time

Interpreting Your Score

Score Range	Meaning
80-100	Strong foundation, ready for next stage
60-79	Good progress, some gaps to address
40-59	Early stage, significant work needed
0-39	Very early, focus on fundamentals

Improving Your Score

Quick Wins:

1. Document everything - Many founders have done work but have not recorded it
2. Talk to customers - Even 5 conversations improve your Market score
3. Define your model - Write out how you make money

Longer-term Improvements:

1. Build MVP - Even a simple prototype helps
2. Get advisors - Fill skill gaps with experienced mentors
3. Generate traction - Users, waitlist, or revenue

Tracking Progress

With SparkScore Pro, retake the assessment monthly to:

• See score improvements
• Validate that actions are working
• Identify new gaps as you grow

Common Questions

Q: How often should I retake the assessment? A: Monthly is ideal, or after major milestones.

Q: Is my data shared? A: No, your SparkScore is private to your account.

Q: Can I share my score with investors? A: Yes, you can generate a shareable summary.