Question 1

What is the Optimism Audit?

Accepted Answer

The Optimism Audit is a free 2-minute diagnostic that measures the gap between your financial expectations and likely reality. It helps founders and CEOs identify blind spots in their cash runway projections.

Question 2

How is the Optimism Score calculated?

Accepted Answer

Your Optimism Score is calculated by comparing your expected cash runway against a stressed version that accounts for typical optimism biases. The formula includes factors like revenue delays, cost overruns, and unexpected expenses.

Question 3

Is my financial data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your data is secure. We only store the information necessary to generate your report, and we never sell your data to third parties. Our practices comply with GDPR.

Question 4

What is the Early Warning Index?

Accepted Answer

The Early Warning Index is a comprehensive risk assessment that analyzes 58 blind spots in your business. The Optimism Audit is a free mini-version that focuses specifically on financial optimism bias.

Question 5

Who should take the Optimism Audit?

Accepted Answer

The Optimism Audit is designed for founders, CEOs, CFOs, board members, venture capitalists, and business angels who want to reality-check their financial projections.

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