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Your venture memo is the living document of your impact intention. Complete each section thoughtfully — this is not a business plan, it is a commitment to yourself and your cohort.
Select the archetype that best describes how you create change. If you haven't taken the quiz yet, visit the Archetype Discovery section first.
Describe how this archetype reflects your natural mode of creating change. What does it feel like when you're operating at your best?
What unique strengths, relationships, access, or capabilities do you bring that make this venture viable? Be specific — this is your unfair advantage.
What problem are you solving? Who is most affected? Why does this problem persist despite existing efforts? Be clear and specific — avoid jargon.
What does success look like in 10 years? What is the mechanism by which your venture creates change? If [X], then [Y] — trace the causal chain from your action to the impact.
Describe your venture in plain language. What does it do, for whom, and how? Imagine explaining it to a fellow who doesn't share your sector expertise.
What are the 3–5 concrete actions you will take in the next 90 days? Be specific about deliverables, not activities.
What is the one measurable outcome that would tell you and your cohort that this venture is real and working after 12 months?
Complete this sentence: 'I will have succeeded if...' What is the legacy you are building? How will you know when you are done?