Clean Sheet
Noun · Startup & VC
Definitions
A fresh start that assumes no inherited constraints, often used in planning, budgeting, or design exercises. Clean-sheet thinking can surface better options but may ignore real-world dependencies if overused.
In plain English: A start-from-scratch view without carrying forward old assumptions.
Example: "The board asked for a clean sheet plan showing what the company would look like if we rebuilt the budget from scratch."