How dependent is your business on you?
Quantify the hidden value drag of founder centralisation.
Get your Business Independence Health Score and understand how founder dependency affects your valuation, risk profile, and strategic options.
What You'll Discover
A forensic analysis of how your business operates without you at the center.
Health Score
A single metric quantifying how independently your business can operate and make decisions without you.
Risk Profile
Clear categorization of your dependency level - from Critical to Minimal - and what it means for your business.
Valuation Impact
Estimate the discount buyers and investors apply due to founder dependency, and the potential uplift from fixing it.
Index Breakdown
Detailed scores across Decision, Operations, and Culture indices showing exactly where founder grip is strongest.
Pattern Insights
Specific behavioral patterns that signal dependency, mapped to your actual responses and business context.
Priority Actions
Concrete first steps to reduce dependency and build a more resilient, valuable business.
How It Works
Company Context
Basic business metrics to calibrate the assessment.
Decision Style
How centralized is decision-making? Who has real authority?
Operations
Daily operational involvement and critical process ownership.
Team Capability
Leadership strength, relationships, and tested resilience.
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This diagnostic is a strategic compass, not a full audit or source of regulated advice. It surfaces patterns and priorities based solely on the information you provide. It’s designed to support, not replace, your judgment and professional advice.