Free downloadable template
Run a contained, realistic collaboration test and finish with an explicit continue, pause, or stop decision.
Built for founder commitment decisions
Potential cofounders who want evidence from real work before making an equity or long-term commitment.
The downloaded Word file includes the same sections below, so you can review the structure before saving it.
A clear hypothesis makes the sprint a test of founder fit rather than a small project with no decision value.
A bounded outcome creates enough pressure and interdependence to reveal collaboration without creating premature commitment.
Defined ownership lets the founders observe reliability and handoffs instead of testing their tolerance for unclear roles.
A simple cadence provides comparable evidence about communication while leaving enough space for focused execution.
Recording concrete moments helps the debrief focus on workable patterns rather than general chemistry or hindsight.
An explicit decision prevents a pleasant trial from drifting into equity and dependency without informed commitment.
This plan is a decision aid, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Address IP, confidentiality, compensation, and other obligations with qualified advisors before the sprint.
A template helps you structure the conversation. CofounderFit helps you test whether the partnership can survive the conversation before equity, vesting, and commitment are final.
Run it after initial alignment conversations but before equity, employment changes, or critical company dependencies make stopping difficult.
The potential cofounders should own the sprint, with real users or stakeholders involved only where they provide authentic work evidence.
A low-stakes or vaguely owned project can produce false confidence because it never tests disagreement, dependency, or delivery pressure.
This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or professional advice. Laws and enforceability vary by jurisdiction. Have any final agreement reviewed by a qualified professional before signing.