Monday Morning Early Growth Audit
90-minute quarterly audit covering five key areas: cotyledon reserves, true leaves deployment, resource allocation reality check, herbivory assessment, and self-thinning position.
90-minute quarterly audit covering five key areas: cotyledon reserves, true leaves deployment, resource allocation reality check, herbivory assessment, and self-thinning position.
When to Use Monday Morning Early Growth Audit
Run quarterly during Years 1-4 for comprehensive early growth health assessment.
How to Apply
Cotyledon Reserves Check (15 min)
Calculate months of runway, identify next fundraise timing. Score: 12+ months = healthy, 6-12 = concerning, <6 = crisis
True Leaves Deployment (20 min)
Check: Generating revenue? Growth >20% QoQ? Can articulate why customers pay? Score: 3 Yes = deployed, 2 = deploying, <2 = still on cotyledons
Resource Allocation Reality Check (30 min)
List top 5 allocations, identify moat-building vs operational. Score: >50% moat-building = healthy, 30-50% = moderate, <30% = drifting
Herbivory Assessment (20 min)
Identify top 3 threats, check active defenses. Score: 6 Yes = defended, 4-5 = vulnerable, <4 = exposed
Self-Thinning Position (15 min)
Assess position vs. cohort. Score: Top quartile = winning, Median = surviving, Below = struggling