One key point to keep in mind is that this article is specifically speaking about startups, not mature organizations, so obviously some of the modifications to the original test and added points won't be universally applicable.

I think the best point Eric Reis adds to the original test is the last point in the article: "Do your programmers understand the product they are building and how it relates to your company's strategy?" Such a crucial point in startups, especially when they start to grow quickly.