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Tip: For two-sided markets, always validate the riskier side first
Project Name:
Team Leader Name:
Track Pivots Customer Hypothesis
1st Pivot
2nd Pivot
3rd Pivot
4th Pivot
Problem Hypothesis
Remember: Limit one sticky-note per box Write in ALL CAPS Do not write more than 5 words on any sticky-note
Solution Hypothesis
Tip: Do NOT define a solution until youve validated the problem
Design Experiment Track Pivots
Tip: Clear all post-its from this area after each experiment is completed
Riskiest Assumption
Results
Invalidated
Only put the Riskiest Assumption from an experiment in these boxes Record data & learnings separately
If Invalidated, pivot at least one Core Hypothesis
Validated
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If Validated, brainstorm and test the next Riskiet Assumption
Which Core Assumption has the highest level of uncertainty?
Core Assumptions
Method
What is the lowest cost way to test the Riskiest Assumption? Choose: Exploration, Pitch, or Concierge
Any assumption that, if invalidated, will break the business
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Minimum Success Criterion
What is the weakest outcome we will accept as validation?
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