Free mini diagnostic
Founder Dependency Score
Answer 8 quick questions to see where the business still depends on founder memory, approval, escalation, or momentum.
Question 1
When a recurring decision appears, what usually happens?
Think about common decisions, not rare strategic calls.
Question 2
Where does important operating context live?
Choose the source people rely on when something is unclear.
Question 3
If the founder was offline for one week, what would slow down first?
This is the dependency stress test.
Question 4
How clear are approval boundaries for the team?
Look at actual behavior, not what the org chart suggests.
Question 5
Who handles customer or operational exceptions?
Exceptions are where dependency hides.
Question 6
What role does the founder play in weekly operating reviews?
Consider recurring meetings, not one-off planning sessions.
Question 7
How reliable are handoffs between people or teams?
Dependency often appears as repeated rescue work.
Question 8
If activity doubled, what would become painful first?
Choose the pressure point that would show up within weeks.
Ready for the signal?
Complete all questions to reveal where founder dependency is strongest.