Frequently Asked Questions

What information do I need to submit to run an analysis?

You describe your business idea in natural language — no templates, no spreadsheets. The model extracts what it needs from your description. A strong input typically covers: what the product does, who it's for, what problem it solves, and how you're planning to reach your first customers.

Tip: You don't need a finished product or a business plan. A two-paragraph description is enough to generate a full Tier 1 analysis.

Is there a minimum amount of information I need to provide?

There is no hard minimum, but the quality of the inference scales with the specificity of your input. Generic descriptions will produce generic scoring. Specific descriptions that identify a niche, a pain point, and a distribution hypothesis will produce sharper results.

Can I refine my input and re-run the analysis?

Yes. Tier 1 includes a Refine & Re-analyze option that allows you to adjust your description and regenerate the viability score. This is useful for testing how small pivots in positioning or target segment affect your overall score.

What industries or business types does GoProfy support?

GoProfy is optimized for SaaS, digital products, and tech-enabled services. Analyses for physical products, marketplaces, or services businesses are technically possible but may return lower specificity in the Go-to-Market and Technology dimensions.

How do I read the Viability Score?

The Viability Score (0–100) is a weighted composite across six dimensions. It is not a grade — it is a diagnostic signal.

How do I read Tier 1 — Market Analysis?

Focus on three outputs in sequence: the Score Breakdown (which dimensions are weak and why), the Gap Analysis (what's blocking full potential), and the Quick Wins (what you can validate in 7 days). The Investor Lens section is useful context, not an action item.

How do I read Tier 2 — Competitiveness Diagnosis?

Start with Competitive Dynamics to understand the three forces acting on your position. Then move to the Architecture of Scenarios to identify which state is most likely. The Persona and Positioning Path sections inform your messaging and channel strategy.

How do I read Tier 3 — Strategic Plan?

Start with the Week 1 Sprint. Then review the Action Map by axis and assign ownership to each action. Use the Kill Switches as your early warning system. The KPI Dashboard provides your tracking baseline.

What does each Tier actually deliver?

What is the core difference between GoProfy and hiring a business consultant?

Speed. A consultant engagement typically takes 2–6 weeks. GoProfy delivers all three tiers in minutes.

Cost. Strategy consulting at the early-stage level ranges from $3,000 to $25,000+. GoProfy delivers equivalent analytical depth at a fraction of that cost.

Analytical approach. A consultant applies frameworks informed by past experience. GoProfy applies inference-based reasoning across a structured multi-dimensional model — weighting dimensions dynamically and producing calibrated action language.

Does GoProfy replace a consultant entirely?

No. GoProfy is a first-layer strategic instrument, not a replacement for human judgment in high-stakes decisions. It is most valuable at the idea-validation and early-traction stages. For fundraising, M&A, or complex organizational decisions, human advisors remain essential.

Is the analysis objective?

The analysis is systematic and consistent — it applies the same framework to every idea with the same weighting logic. However, the model carries assumptions about what constitutes a strong GTM strategy or a defensible moat. Treat the output as a rigorous starting point, not an authoritative verdict.

What is analytically original about GoProfy's approach?

Cross-tier semantic coherence. The three tiers are not independent reports. Gap Analysis from T1 feeds Vulnerability in T2, which shapes Kill Switch thresholds in T3.

Conditional scenario architecture. T2 generates three simultaneous possible futures with assigned probabilities and state-specific action vocabularies.

Calibrated action language. Every recommended action uses verbs matched to the state of each variable. Leverage and Fortify signal amplification; Reconfigure and Revamp signal structural change.

What scoring categories does the analysis cover?

How does GoProfy generate its competitive intelligence?

The model infers competitive dynamics from your input combined with its training on business strategy frameworks and competitive positioning models. It does not perform live web searches or pull real-time market data. For real-time competitor intelligence, external research remains necessary.

Can I share my analysis with co-founders or investors?

Each analysis can be exported as a PDF or printed directly from the results interface.

Can I export the Action Map or KPI Dashboard as a standalone document?

Full PDF export of the complete three-tier analysis is available from the Tier 3 interface. Individual section exports are not currently supported.

Does GoProfy store my business idea or analysis data?

No. GoProfy operates on a zero-storage model. When you submit a description and generate an analysis, your data is processed in real time and is not retained afterward.

Is my business idea visible to other users or to GoProfy?

No. Inputs are processed ephemerally — they exist only for the duration of the analysis generation.

Does my data feed back into the AI model?

No. Your inputs cannot be used to train, fine-tune, or influence the underlying model in any way. The analysis engine operates on a fixed model version.

What data does GoProfy actually hold about me?

The only data GoProfy retains is what is strictly necessary to process your payment, handled exclusively through Stripe. Beyond payment processing, GoProfy holds no user data of any kind.

Do I need to create an account to use GoProfy?

No. GoProfy does not require account creation. There are no user profiles, login credentials, or persistent sessions. Each analysis is a standalone, stateless interaction.

What is the refund policy?

GoProfy is currently in beta. A formal refund policy will be published at general availability. If you have a billing concern during the beta period, contact support directly.

Is beta pricing permanent?

No. Beta pricing is early-access pricing and is subject to change at general availability. Users who purchase during beta will be notified before any pricing changes take effect.

What should I not use GoProfy for?

• — Financial modeling or revenue forecasting — the system produces directional signals, not financial projections
• — Legal or regulatory analysis — compliance requirements are out of scope
• — Real-time competitive intelligence — insights are framework-derived, not live-data-driven
• — High-stakes irreversible decisions without additional human advisory

How often should I re-run my analysis?

Re-running Tier 1 is useful whenever you make a meaningful change to your positioning, target segment, or distribution strategy. Running the same description without input changes will produce the same output.

What if I disagree with the analysis?

The system is a reasoning instrument, not an authority. If a score doesn't match your experience, that discrepancy is itself useful information — it may indicate that your input doesn't yet capture a key differentiator. Use the Refine & Re-analyze function to test whether a more precise description changes the output.