We built a technology
that turns Builder capability
into action-based evidence

The Buildout Simulator is designed to systematically assess behavior in uncertain situations.

The Simulator is a data-driven identification tool.

It allows Builder capability to be demonstrated through action across thousands of scenarios. These cases are entirely new to the company and reflect the specific challenges Builders face in high-stakes mandates.

PARTICIPANTS

30,000 +

Simulator participants

Digital traces captured across all engagements.

VALIDATION

100 +

Real entrepreneurs

Predictions validated against actual venture outcomes.

EXPERIENCE

200 +

Startups built

Experience embedded into the analytical model.

EXPERIENCE

200 +

Startups built

Experience embedded into the analytical model.

Simulator

The role-based simulation recreates innovation-driven conditions

The role-based simulation recreates innovation-driven conditions

Business challenges that require participants to make decisions and take actions.

Business challenges that require participants to make decisions and take actions.

Deep Immersion

A 5-hour role-based scenario for groups of 15–50 participants.

Deep Immersion

A 5-hour role-based scenario for groups of 15–50 participants.

Operational Scope

500+ unique events. Includes product creation, complex negotiations, deals, and fundraising.

Operational Scope

500+ unique events. Includes product creation, complex negotiations, deals, and fundraising.

Strategic Challenges

Industry emergence, market crises, and formation of new partnerships under high-pressure conditions.

Strategic Challenges

Industry emergence, market crises, and formation of new partnerships under high-pressure conditions.

Engine

Every decision leaves a trace

Every decision leaves a trace

Digital traces captured during the simulation are processed through a specialized analytical model.

Digital traces captured during the simulation are processed through a specialized analytical model.

Step 1

A digital twin of the game economy

Every decision inside the simulation is recorded as a digital trace. Multiformat data collection across all participant actions.

Step 1

A digital twin of the game economy

Every decision inside the simulation is recorded as a digital trace. Multiformat data collection across all participant actions.

Step 2

Pattern recognition trained on scale

The AI model is trained on trajectories of thousands of simulation participants. It improves with every engagement.

Step 2

Pattern recognition trained on scale

The AI model is trained on trajectories of thousands of simulation participants. It improves with every engagement.

Step 3

Validated against real outcomes

Predictions are measured against the actual performance of the businesses these individuals went on to lead.

Step 3

Validated against real outcomes

Predictions are measured against the actual performance of the businesses these individuals went on to lead.

Validity research

The Engine demonstrates 80% predictive accuracy in identifying Builder capability.

The Engine demonstrates 80% predictive accuracy in identifying Builder capability.

The research measured objective outcomes including:

The research measured objective outcomes including:

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Revenue generation trajectories

Milestone achievement

Frequency and accuracy of strategic pivots

Venture survival and capital preservation rates

The Difference

Built for a different problem entirely.

Built for a different problem entirely.

Traditional assessments

Methodology

Psychometrics and cognitive studies. Not validated for Builder capability.

Theory

General management studies. Designed for the administration of established systems.

Database

Cases from regular operations. Effective for assessing Maintainers.

Traditional assessments

Methodology

Psychometrics and cognitive studies. Not validated for Builder capability.

Theory

General management studies. Designed for the administration of established systems.

Database

Cases from regular operations. Effective for assessing Maintainers.

The Buildout Simulator

Methodology

Praxeology and activity theory. Focused on actions under uncertainty.

Theory

William Gartner's concept and Austrian School of economics. Designed for building from scratch.

Database

200+ real startup trajectories. Real stories of rise and fall.

The Buildout Simulator

Methodology

Praxeology and activity theory. Focused on actions under uncertainty.

Theory

William Gartner's concept and Austrian School of economics. Designed for building from scratch.

Database

200+ real startup trajectories. Real stories of rise and fall.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What are the specific deliverables?

What are the specific deliverables?

How does this differ from a standard business game?

How does this differ from a standard business game?

Is a 5-hour duration necessary?

Is a 5-hour duration necessary?

How is "Skin in the Game" achieved without real capital?

How is "Skin in the Game" achieved without real capital?

What distinguishes Buildout from internal corporate simulations?

What distinguishes Buildout from internal corporate simulations?

Can the simulator be deployed for distributed teams?

Can the simulator be deployed for distributed teams?

How are operational time constraints addressed?

How are operational time constraints addressed?

Explore Buildout in practice

Book a 30-minute workshop to see how Builder identification can be operationalized in your organization.

Book a workshop

Explore Buildout in practice

Book a 30-minute workshop to see how Builder identification can be operationalized in your organization.

Book a workshop

Explore Buildout in practice

Book a 30-minute workshop to see how Builder identification can be operationalized in your organization.

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