Customer Hypothesis:
There are tons of Lean Startup inspired Innovators in San Francisco interested in getting a deeper understanding of Lean.
Problem Hypotheses:
Understanding Lean is hard work, staying Lean is even harder. Uncertainty and complexity appear overwhelming. Many Lean Startups are struggling with too much Work In Progress. I don’t have access to conference rooms to teach in.
Solution Hypotheses:
- Conference Room Surfing to leverage community for quick access to teaching space.
- getKanban game to teach Kanban Fast
- Personal Kanban to help individuals manage WIP
- Innovation Lab to help Innovator’s leverage complexity.
Core Assumptions:
- Innovators will value opportunities for high quality educational experiences.
- Lean Startups care about learning kanban
- Innovators will care enough to find or share Conference Rooms (and pay a reasonable price)
- I’ll be able to spread the word fast enough to hit a critical mass with the target audience in 2 weeks.
- RISKIEST ASSUMPTION: Because I can’t talk to anyone in San Francisco before I get there, I can use word of mouth and a web form to gather feedback.
