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9 Developing the product or service?
9 Product/service is ready to launch?
9 Business is launched (pre-revenue)?
9 Business is generating revenue?
9 Business is profitable?
O6. Current time allocation: How many hours per week are you cur-
rently devoting to the development of your new venture? How
many hours per week are you currently devoting to job(s) other
than your new venture?

Founder Questions

PURPOSE AND GOALS

F1. Purpose: Why are you pursuing this venture? (Review the rea-
sons listed below and check those that most closely describe you and
your venture. You might also note any that specifically do not apply
to you. What are the predominant themes regarding your motivation
and drive?)
Independence/Self-Reliance

9 To work independently, call my own shots
9 Set my own schedule, work at my own pace
9 Freedom to set my own standards and priorities
Achievement
9 To prove to myself I can do it/accomplish something

challenging
9 See a better way of doing something (or want to do work

of higher quality)

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