Founder Optionality & Mobility
Reflect on business, location and timeline constraints. Your answers organize questions to investigate; they do not establish which countries or visas are available to you.
No email required to start. Results are immediate.
What This Measures
Your rubric score ranges from 0-330 across 4 dimensions:
Business Strength
/150 ptsYour reported revenue, concentration, evidence and location dependence.
Optionality Level
/30 ptsYour stated reasons for considering a move.
Constraint Severity
/85 ptsHow urgent and limiting are your current constraints?
Positioning Clarity
/65 ptsYour stated approach and expected effect on the business.
This is not a visa eligibility quiz. This is a strategic assessment of your position.
What You'll Get
In 2 minutes, you'll have clarity on:
- Your exact score across all 4 dimensions— with breakdown
- Business and timeline constraints to review— separate questions
- Which tier you fall into— answer-based score bands
- An interpretation of your situation— based on your answers
- Optional research prompts— adapt to your obligations
Who This Is For
This assessment is for you if:
- •You're building a real business (not just exploring ideas)
- •You have mobility constraints (visa, geography, market access)
- •You want strategic clarity, not compliance checklists
- •You want to separate business assumptions from legal requirements
This is NOT for you if:
- •You're looking for someone to “get you a visa”
- •You want guaranteed outcomes
- •You need a determination of legal eligibility
- •You need help with an urgent status deadline; contact a qualified professional
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