Frequently Asked Questions

Are SOAR's services free?

Absolutely yes! No fine print either.

What is Startup Launch Index?

It is a combination of quantitative and qualitative indicators that together convey the strength of your plans for launching your startup. These indicators are built in on the self-assessment responses and benchmarking data from your peers.

What is Investment Readiness?

It is a combination of quantitative and qualitative indicators that together convey the strength of your venture to generate investor interest. These indicators are built in on the self-assessment responses and benchmarking data from your peers.

Tell me more about Startup LaunchBook, please

The Startup Launchbook is a workbook / practical guide for proceeding from an idea to a stable venture. It offers step-step support, tools, and advice that takes entrepreneurs through five maturity levels (as related to the Startup Maturity Model) in this journey.

How can Incubators benefit from SOAR?

Incubators can use the various assessments provided by SOAR to identify unique strengths and weakness of each of their startups. They can then customize SOAR’s recommendations to create effective plans of action per startup.

Can SOAR help me build my GTM strategies?

Sure. Many of SOAR’s assessments will indirectly support your GTM efforts. Additionally, we will soon have a GTM-specific assessment and recommendation engine on the site.

If I use SOAR's tools, will I still need a mentor?

SOAR’s tools provide a unique view of the startup’s health, but it is one of many perspectives. We recommend that you complement SOAR self-assessments with candid discussions between co-founders, and objective analysis with your mentors/incubators.