Duct Tape to COO

Open Source · Free to use

From Duct Tape
to Professional Ops

Operational diagnostic for startups, calibrated to your stage (2–50+ people). Know where you stand, what to fix next, and what "good" looks like.

Run Diagnostic → Browse Roadmap

Works best with a COO or operational advisor. Self-assessment has limits.

Process gap
Cash Flow Management 1.2 / 4
No rolling forecast. Founder checks bank balance weekly.
Your stage — First Hires
12 processes in scope
8 applicable now · 4 optional
Looking good
Planning & Goals 3.4 / 4
Weekly syncs, clear Q goals. Well-calibrated for an 8-person team.
Two tools

Choose your path

Run a full diagnostic or browse stage-specific roadmaps. Both are calibrated to what matters at your stage.

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Full Diagnostic

Interview-based assessment across 28+ operational processes. Score reliability, ownership, documentation, automation, and scalability. Get a prioritized list of what to fix.

Best for: New COO, pre-hire assessment, operational advisor working with founders.

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Stage Roadmap

Browse all processes by stage. See what's critical vs optional at each phase. Understand what "good enough" looks like for a 5-person vs 50-person team.

Best for: Understanding what's coming next, onboarding new ops hires, checking if you're on track.

Browse Roadmap →