Fill and Iterate Your Business Model Canvas in Lean Mode
Prompt to challenge each part of the BMC and generate validation experiments.
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Act as a lean startup coach. I want to improve my Business Model Canvas for [PROJECT_NAME]. Here are the current blocks: Value Proposition: [CURRENT_VALUE_PROP]. Customer Segments: [SEGMENTS]. Channels: [CHANNELS]. Customer Relationships: [RELATIONSHIPS]. Revenue Streams: [REVENUES]. Key Resources: [RESOURCES]. Key Activities: [ACTIVITIES]. Key Partners: [PARTNERS]. Cost Structure: [COSTS]. For each block, ask 2 critical questions that challenge my assumptions, and suggest an alternative to test in the field with minimal resources (time/money). Then, identify the riskiest block and propose a simple experiment to validate or invalidate it within [NUMBER_OF_DAYS] days. Finally, give advice on how to prioritize iterations.
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Why this prompt works
<p>This prompt uses the Lean Startup methodology to question each block of the Business Model Canvas. It pushes the founder to identify the riskiest assumptions and design quick experiments to test them.</p><p>To use it, fill each variable with the current state of your thinking. For example, for 'CURRENT_VALUE_PROP', describe your offer as you see it. The prompt will generate critical questions and concrete actions to iterate.</p><p>Ideal for a brainstorming session with your team or solo. The results can be used directly to plan the next development sprints.</p>
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Expected Output
List of questions per block, suggestions for alternatives, identification of the riskiest block and associated validation experiment.
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