Research & Methodology

Evidence anchored governance diagnostics.

Read our white papers and underwriting frameworks detailing how SGI evaluates change absorption risk before a deal.

SGI White Paper

Solon Governance Index (SGI): Pre LOI Governance Diagnostic

August 2026 • 13 Pages • Confidential Working Document

A complete overview of the SGI framework, evidence to score methodology, four dimension profile architecture, QSBS tax positioning (IRC §1202), and seed capitalization terms.

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Methodology Specification

Evidence to Score Workflow & Behavioral Anchors

SGI Lite Spec • 24 Indicators

Detailed breakdown of the 4 stage practitioner workflow: Evidence Extraction from deal room materials, Gap & Friction Analysis, Behavioral Anchor Scoring (1 to 5), and Decision Useful Output.

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Underwriting Framework

Power Aware Design™: Assessing Informal Authority in Deal Diligence

Diagnostic Brief

Why single composite governance scores hide critical execution risk, and how to detect informal veto power, key person dependencies, and structural resistance before committing capital.

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