It is very difficult to judge how far a startup has progressed. What is needed is an evidence based, measurable progression towards a viable business, with clear next steps and milestones. The Startup Readiness Level (inspired by Steve Blank’s Investment Readiness Level) tries to give you that map.
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WRKSHP.tools | Job Map Canvas
Thinking about what your customer is trying to achieve as a way to define your value proposition just makes a lot of sense, instinctively. But how do you actually define that elusive Job to be Done? The Job Map Canvas can help!
V_labs 4 Phases: Explore
The explore phase uncovers concrete venture opportunities by analyzing markets, customer needs, trends, and corporate capabilities for validation.
WRKSHP.tools | Customer Need Canvas
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WRKSHP.tools | Trend Canvas
The Trend Canvas helps you map different trends in the world around your business that may impact you in the future.
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Excuse me, is there a problem?
Many startups fail despite identifying a real problem and building a product that solves that problem. This explains why, so you can avoid their fate.
Excuse me, is there a problem?
Many startups fail despite identifying a real problem and building a product that solves that problem. This explains why, so you can avoid their fate.
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