Understanding Scores

7-Factor Scoring System

Ideavo evaluates your idea across seven key factors with specific weightings:

Validation Scores

Scoring Factors

Problem Analysis (20%)

  • Problem severity and impact scope
  • Problem frequency (daily/weekly/monthly)
  • Solution gaps and user frustration
  • Pain point intensity and urgency

Solution Analysis (20%)

  • How well solution addresses core problem
  • Solution completeness vs partial fixes
  • User adoption likelihood
  • Implementation ease

Market Need (20%)

  • Current market size in USD
  • Growth rate percentage (YoY)
  • Demand trends and audience size
  • Willingness to pay analysis

Differentiation (25%)

  • Uniqueness vs competitors
  • Competitive advantages and moats
  • Barriers to entry
  • IP/novel technology indicators

Revenue Model (10%)

  • Pricing strategy assessment
  • LTV/CAC estimates
  • Business model benchmarks

Technical Feasibility (5%)

  • Implementation complexity
  • Timeline and cost estimates
  • Scalability on cloud infrastructure
  • Technology dependencies

Scalability (10%)

  • Growth potential
  • Internationalization capacity
  • Network effects potential
  • Team/infrastructure requirements

Score Interpretation

Score Ranges

  • 8-10 (Green): Excellent potential
  • 6-7 (Yellow): Good potential with considerations
  • 0-5 (Red): Significant challenges

Overall Score

  • Weighted average of all 7 factors
  • Confidence level: High/Medium/Low
  • Benchmark comparison: Above Average/On Par/Below Average

Validation Results

Score Breakdown

Each factor includes:

  • Score: 0-10 rating
  • Confidence: High/Medium/Low
  • Data Points: Supporting facts and statistics
  • Assumptions: Clearly stated logical assumptions
  • References: External sources for verification

Additional Analysis

  • Challenges & Risks: Categorized by severity
  • Competition: Direct/Indirect competitors
  • Core Features: Essential features for success

Validation Report

Using Your Scores

High Scores (8-10)

  • Strong validation for proceeding
  • Consider moving to Build Mode
  • Focus on identified core features

Medium Scores (6-7)

  • Moderate potential with improvements needed
  • Review specific factor recommendations
  • Consider pivoting based on insights

Low Scores (0-5)

  • Significant challenges identified
  • Review fundamental assumptions
  • Consider major pivots or alternative approaches