Sample Problems

Real industries. Real pain points. Randomly generated.

Every Flux Challenge problem is drawn from a database of real business challenges. Here is a sample of the types of problems you may encounter.

The problem database

No two candidates see the same problem.

Randomly generated

Your problem is generated at the moment you hit 'I'm Ready.' It is drawn from a database of real business challenges tagged by industry, function, and tier complexity. The same problem is never issued twice to the same candidate.

Tier-calibrated

Problems are calibrated to tier complexity. A Flux-1 problem is a contained, single-function challenge. A Flux-5 problem is an enterprise-scale venture launch with deliberately ambiguous constraints.

Genuinely real

Every problem in the database is drawn from a real industry pain point with real financial stakes. These are not invented scenarios -- they are the types of problems that cost organizations millions of dollars every year.

Problems by tier

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Flux-0Entry5 minutes
Business Analysis

Generate a structured competitive landscape for a regional urgent care clinic entering the telehealth market. Include 3 named competitors, their differentiators, one key threat, and one opportunity. Under 300 words.

Executive Summary

A mid-size law firm is considering opening a second office in a new city. Write a structured go/no-go recommendation memo based on the following data: [data provided at reveal]. 250 words maximum.

Flux-1Apprentice1 hour
Healthcare -- Patient no-shows

A regional physical therapy chain loses $380,000 annually to appointment no-shows. Solve the business problem: strategy, communication system, and at least one working deliverable.

Retail -- Staff scheduling

A specialty coffee retailer with 6 locations spends 12 hours per week on manual staff scheduling. Build a digital solution that reduces scheduling time by 80%.

Flux-2Journeyman2 hours
Logistics -- Driver retention

A trucking company with 200 drivers has 34% annual turnover. Solve the problem: engagement strategy, communication platform, retention dashboard, and implementation roadmap.

Technology -- Customer onboarding

A B2B SaaS company loses 40% of new customers in the first 90 days. Build a complete onboarding system: audit of current state, redesigned onboarding flow, success metrics framework, and implementation plan.

Flux-3Artisan4 hours
Retail -- Multi-location expansion

A specialty outdoor retailer with 8 locations wants to expand to 20 and launch DTC e-commerce. Build the complete playbook: market selection, e-commerce strategy, operating model, financial model, and executive summary.

Healthcare -- Practice acquisition

A private equity firm is acquiring a 12-location dental practice group. Build the complete integration plan: operational assessment, synergy analysis, 90-day plan, technology roadmap, and financial model.

Flux-4Master8 hours
Financial Services -- Digital transformation

A $4B regional bank is losing market share to fintechs. Build the complete transformation strategy: competitive analysis, digital roadmap, architecture recommendations, change management plan, financial model, and board presentation.

Healthcare -- System integration

A regional health system acquiring 3 independent hospitals needs a complete integration strategy: clinical operations, technology systems, workforce, finance, and patient experience. Board presentation required.

Flux-5Architect12 hours
Venture Launch -- Clinical Mental Health

The independent therapist market is underserved at the practice level. Launch a venture-ready company. Live product, GTM, financials, pitch. Timestamped work log required.

Venture Launch -- Industrial IoT

The small manufacturing sector (10-200 employees) has minimal access to IoT-driven operational intelligence. Launch a venture-ready company serving this market. Live product, GTM, financials, pitch. Timestamped work log required.

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