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What is Evidence Ladder?

A seven-level scale of validation strength, from gut-feel assumption (Level 1) to profitable unit economics at modest scale (Level 7). Level 4, a paid pilot, is the first credible signal.

Where you will use it: this term comes up in the Entrepreneurial Finance course, and the full course glossary collects every term in one place.

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From the free Entrepreneurial Finance course by Devon Coombs, CPA, MBA.