Arc Shift · Opportunity Diagnostic

How commercially viable is
your opportunity — right now?

The Opportunity Diagnostic measures your idea across four dimensions — problem clarity, market instinct, validation signal, and founder-market fit — and tells you exactly where you stand and what to focus on next. Built on 18+ years of venture building across 11 APAC markets.

⏱ 3 minutes ✦ 12 questions ◎ 6 outcome archetypes No email required

What the diagnostic measures

Problem Clarity

Is the problem specific, urgent, and costing someone real money or time? Vague problems have vague buyers. The diagnostic probes how sharply you can define the pain you're solving.

Market Instinct

Do you know who your first customer is — specifically? Can you name them, describe their budget, and explain why they'd buy this quarter? Market instinct is about precision, not market size.

Validation Signal

Have you tested whether real people will pay? The diagnostic distinguishes between verbal interest, active pilots, and signed commercial relationships — because they are very different signals.

Founder-Market Fit

Are you the right person to build this — specifically? Domain depth, network access, and intrinsic motivation are the three forms this takes. The diagnostic tells you which you have and which you're missing.

The 6 outcome archetypes

Every result is a specific diagnosis with actionable next steps — not a generic score or a cheerful summary.

Insights on commercial viability

Who is Arjun Thomas?

18+ years as a venture builder, operator, and founder across 11 APAC markets. Co-built and scaled ventures from validation through exit — not as an advisor, but as an operator in the room. Worked directly with 100+ entrepreneurs and innovation teams.

He works independently with founders and through programs including National GRIP, BLOCK71, Plug and Play, and ATUM Ventures.

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18+Years experience
100+Founders supported
11APAC markets
3Ventures co-founded