Startup Toolbox
A concise list of practical tools and techniques to boost your startup.
With handpicked links for further learning.
Ideation
Hypotheses
Most ideas start with assumptions: "People need tool X for use case Y to solve problem Z". Even though problem Z exists, your assumptions for tool X and use case Y might be wrong. Consider your assumptions as hypotheses and validate/invalidate them along the way. You'll learn a lot and remain agile.
» Book: The Lean StartupCustomer Interviews
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» Book: INSPIRED - How to create tech products customers love» Book: The Lean StartupTimeboxing
Set a time limit for how long you will work on something. This applies to any sort of tasks and meetings. Time is precious, don't waste it.
Validation
Concierge (Minimum Viable) Product
Consider to perform certain or even all tasks of your product manually at first. So you can validate your hypotheses, adapt quickly and collect feedback. Automate later on.
» Book: The Lean StartupExperiments
Start with a hypothesis and verify with experiments. Set goals you want to achieve and measure progress.
» Book: The Lean StartupMeeting Notes
Do you remember a piece of information that a customer told you during a meeting 3 months ago? Taking notes during meetings will help you to keep relevant information.
Landing Page
Set up a simple website to present your product. Experiment with different product offerings.
» julian.com Growth Guide: Landing PagesProspecting
Hit the web and learn about the customers in your target market.
» Blog Post: B2B prospecting for startupsGrowth
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