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The map — climb the ladder

The ladder.

Six levels. Each one is a self-contained identity — the person you are when you work that way. Pick a level to see its modules, tools, VC playbook, and checkpoint challenge.

  1. 0
    ExplorerREACTIVE

    You've replaced some Googling with Claude. Results feel hit-or-miss and you don't fully trust it yet.

    Open level 0→
  2. 1
    Daily UserPROMPT CRAFT

    Claude is open all day. Your written output is visibly faster and better; you get repeatable quality.

    Open level 1→
  3. 2
    Power UserNO-CODE CEILING

    Claude is connected to your actual stack. Repetitive research happens with one command — no code required.

    Open level 2→
  4. 3
    BuilderCODE BEGINS

    You write code with AI — as an investor who ships. You own a real internal tool that didn't exist before you.

    Open level 3→
  5. 4
    OrchestratorAGENTIC

    Multiple data sources feed systems that verify, dedupe, and act. Agents work for you while you're in meetings.

    Open level 4→
  6. 5
    MultiplierFIRM-WIDE IMPACT

    Your tools aren't yours anymore — the firm runs on them. You think about security, other users, and enablement.

    Open level 5→

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