EXPERT SCORE
16-20
High stage relevance, hands-on tool mastery, and diagnostic first approach.
DECISION: HIRE
Safe choice for high-stakes growth.
MID-RANGE SCORE
11-15
Technically capable but may lack specific stage experience or references.
DECISION: NEGOTIATE
Clarify scope before signing.
SALES-LED SCORE
0-10
Generic strategy without diagnostic capability or execution knowledge.
DECISION: WALK
Likely to produce decks, not data.