Hanga Pitchfest 2026 - Mentor One-on-One Diagnostic Form

Filled by the mentor, during or right after the one-on-one conversation, to understand how the business is actually run, the team, challenges, and support needs. Exploratory, not a verification exercise.

0. Session Details

Startup Name

Mentor Name

Date of Session

1. Founder

Founder's background, and what they're solving and why it matters to them

2. The Business

The business, in the founder's own words

What's actually generating revenue today vs. what's still aspirational

3. Team

Team status

Who's on the team, what they actually do, and what roles are missing

4. How It Runs

How a sale/customer journey actually happens, start to finish

What's working operationally, and what breaks down or causes friction

5. Challenges

Biggest obstacle to growth right now

What's already been tried, and what would actually unblock it

6. Goals & Support

What success looks like in 12 months

What support from Hanga Pitchfest would actually move the needle

Anything the founder seemed hesitant to ask for or admit

7. Mentor's Reflection

Coachability read

Mentor's summary and recommended focus areas going into the bootcamp