VAMFI Decision Memo
Decision to analyze: $ARGUMENTS
Create a concise but high-quality founder decision memo.
Required structure
Decision
State the exact decision.
Why this matters now
Explain timing and consequences.
Options
List 2-4 serious options.
Evaluation criteria
Use criteria such as:
- revenue impact
- speed
- reversibility
- strategic fit
- complexity
- distraction cost
- downside risk
Trade-offs
Explain what each option gives up.
Recommendation
Pick one option.
Why not the others
Address the strongest alternatives.
Preconditions
What must be true for the recommendation to succeed?
48-hour next steps
Immediate actions.
Be decisive. Avoid false neutrality.