Definition
Technique asking “why” repeatedly to find root cause.
Examples
Using 5 Whys uncovered a missing checklist.
Origin
Modern business/startup term; used as practical shorthand in product, growth, and investing.
Use it in Nautis
Track 5 whys alongside everything else in your startup.
Nautis brings planning, fundraising, finance, and operations into one AI-native workspace — so concepts like 5 whys stop being spreadsheet trivia and start showing up where decisions get made.