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true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most
critical ones that could kill your business.
The tests and experiments that
you intend to perform
The tests and experiments that are
being planned, designed, or built.
The tests and experiments that are
currently running and collecting data.
The tests and experiments that were
executed, collected data, and are
ready to be analyzed.
Your validation criteria step-by-step.
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learn more before making a decision
Advance to the next step,
move on in your quest to make ideas reality
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Business
Hypotheses
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Test: Backlog Test: Build
Invalidated
Unclear Results
Validated
Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress
copyright: Strategyzer AG
The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com
21 43
List the key assumptions that need to be
true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most
critical ones that could kill your business.
The tests and experiments that
you intend to perform
The tests and experiments that are
being planned, designed, or built.
The tests and experiments that are
currently running and collecting data.
The tests and experiments that were
executed, collected data, and are
ready to be analyzed.
Your validation criteria step-by-step.
Back to the drawing board
Iterate or Pivot your design
Design another test, and
learn more before making a decision
Advance to the next step,
move on in your quest to make ideas reality
?
The Progress Board
Business
Hypotheses
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!
!
!
!
Test: Backlog Test: Build
Invalidated
Unclear Results
Validated
Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress
copyright: Strategyzer AG
The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com
21 43
List the key assumptions that need to be
true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most
critical ones that could kill your business.
The tests and experiments that
you intend to perform
The tests and experiments that are
being planned, designed, or built.
The tests and experiments that are
currently running and collecting data.
The tests and experiments that were
executed, collected data, and are
ready to be analyzed.
Your validation criteria step-by-step.
Back to the drawing board
Iterate or Pivot your design
Design another test, and
learn more before making a decision
Advance to the next step,
move on in your quest to make ideas reality
?
e.g. FIRST
INTERVIEWS
e.g.
CANVASES
e.g. FIRST
CALL-TO-
ACTIONS
e.g. TESTING
PURCHASE
Define	
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“progress”	
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you	
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  add	
  
indicators
The Progress Board
Business
Hypotheses
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!
!
!
!
Test: Backlog Test: Build
Invalidated
Unclear Results
Validated
Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress
copyright: Strategyzer AG
The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com
21 43
List the key assumptions that need to be
true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most
critical ones that could kill your business.
The tests and experiments that
you intend to perform
The tests and experiments that are
being planned, designed, or built.
The tests and experiments that are
currently running and collecting data.
The tests and experiments that were
executed, collected data, and are
ready to be analyzed.
Your validation criteria step-by-step.
Back to the drawing board
Iterate or Pivot your design
Design another test, and
learn more before making a decision
Advance to the next step,
move on in your quest to make ideas reality
?
e.g. FIRST
INTERVIEWS
e.g.
CANVASES
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ACTIONS
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PURCHASE
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importance
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The Progress Board
Business
Hypotheses
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!
!
!
!
Test: Backlog Test: Build
Invalidated
Unclear Results
Validated
Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress
copyright: Strategyzer AG
The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com
21 43
List the key assumptions that need to be
true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most
critical ones that could kill your business.
The tests and experiments that
you intend to perform
The tests and experiments that are
being planned, designed, or built.
The tests and experiments that are
currently running and collecting data.
The tests and experiments that were
executed, collected data, and are
ready to be analyzed.
Your validation criteria step-by-step.
Back to the drawing board
Iterate or Pivot your design
Design another test, and
learn more before making a decision
Advance to the next step,
move on in your quest to make ideas reality
?
e.g. FIRST
INTERVIEWS
e.g.
CANVASES
e.g. FIRST
CALL-TO-
ACTIONS
e.g. TESTING
PURCHASE
Use	
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design	
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tests	
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each	
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HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
The Progress Board
Business
Hypotheses
!
!
!
!
!
Test: Backlog Test: Build
Invalidated
Unclear Results
Validated
Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress
copyright: Strategyzer AG
The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com
21 43
List the key assumptions that need to be
true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most
critical ones that could kill your business.
The tests and experiments that
you intend to perform
The tests and experiments that are
being planned, designed, or built.
The tests and experiments that are
currently running and collecting data.
The tests and experiments that were
executed, collected data, and are
ready to be analyzed.
Your validation criteria step-by-step.
Back to the drawing board
Iterate or Pivot your design
Design another test, and
learn more before making a decision
Advance to the next step,
move on in your quest to make ideas reality
?
e.g. FIRST
INTERVIEWS
e.g.
CANVASES
e.g. FIRST
CALL-TO-
ACTIONS
e.g. TESTING
PURCHASE
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
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you	
  are	
  making	
  progress	
  
with	
  your	
  experiments
The Progress Board
Business
Hypotheses
!
!
!
!
!
Test: Backlog Test: Build
Invalidated
Unclear Results
Validated
Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress
copyright: Strategyzer AG
The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com
21 43
List the key assumptions that need to be
true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most
critical ones that could kill your business.
The tests and experiments that
you intend to perform
The tests and experiments that are
being planned, designed, or built.
The tests and experiments that are
currently running and collecting data.
The tests and experiments that were
executed, collected data, and are
ready to be analyzed.
Your validation criteria step-by-step.
Back to the drawing board
Iterate or Pivot your design
Design another test, and
learn more before making a decision
Advance to the next step,
move on in your quest to make ideas reality
?
e.g. FIRST
INTERVIEWS
e.g.
CANVASES
e.g. FIRST
CALL-TO-
ACTIONS
e.g. TESTING
PURCHASE
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
Capture	
  your	
  insights	
  with	
  
the	
  Learning	
  Card
The Progress Board
Business
Hypotheses
!
!
!
!
!
Test: Backlog Test: Build
Invalidated
Unclear Results
Validated
Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress
copyright: Strategyzer AG
The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com
21 43
List the key assumptions that need to be
true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most
critical ones that could kill your business.
The tests and experiments that
you intend to perform
The tests and experiments that are
being planned, designed, or built.
The tests and experiments that are
currently running and collecting data.
The tests and experiments that were
executed, collected data, and are
ready to be analyzed.
Your validation criteria step-by-step.
Back to the drawing board
Iterate or Pivot your design
Design another test, and
learn more before making a decision
Advance to the next step,
move on in your quest to make ideas reality
?
e.g. FIRST
INTERVIEWS
e.g.
CANVASES
e.g. FIRST
CALL-TO-
ACTIONS
e.g. TESTING
PURCHASE
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
HYPOTHESIS
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HYPOTHESIS
Define	
  if	
  you	
  made	
  
progress,	
  need	
  to	
  
pivot,	
  or	
  test	
  more
The Progress Board
Business
Hypotheses
!
!
!
!
!
Test: Backlog Test: Build
Invalidated
Unclear Results
Validated
Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress
copyright: Strategyzer AG
The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com
21 43
List the key assumptions that need to be
true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most
critical ones that could kill your business.
The tests and experiments that
you intend to perform
The tests and experiments that are
being planned, designed, or built.
The tests and experiments that are
currently running and collecting data.
The tests and experiments that were
executed, collected data, and are
ready to be analyzed.
Your validation criteria step-by-step.
Back to the drawing board
Iterate or Pivot your design
Design another test, and
learn more before making a decision
Advance to the next step,
move on in your quest to make ideas reality
?
Try Now!

Use the Progress Board to Test your Business Ideas

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    The Progress Board Business Hypotheses ! ! ! ! ! Test:Backlog Test: Build Invalidated Unclear Results Validated Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress copyright: Strategyzer AG The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com 21 43 List the key assumptions that need to be true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most critical ones that could kill your business. The tests and experiments that you intend to perform The tests and experiments that are being planned, designed, or built. The tests and experiments that are currently running and collecting data. The tests and experiments that were executed, collected data, and are ready to be analyzed. Your validation criteria step-by-step. Back to the drawing board Iterate or Pivot your design Design another test, and learn more before making a decision Advance to the next step, move on in your quest to make ideas reality ?
  • 6.
    The Progress Board Business Hypotheses ! ! ! ! ! Test:Backlog Test: Build Invalidated Unclear Results Validated Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress copyright: Strategyzer AG The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com 21 43 List the key assumptions that need to be true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most critical ones that could kill your business. The tests and experiments that you intend to perform The tests and experiments that are being planned, designed, or built. The tests and experiments that are currently running and collecting data. The tests and experiments that were executed, collected data, and are ready to be analyzed. Your validation criteria step-by-step. Back to the drawing board Iterate or Pivot your design Design another test, and learn more before making a decision Advance to the next step, move on in your quest to make ideas reality ? e.g. FIRST INTERVIEWS e.g. CANVASES e.g. FIRST CALL-TO- ACTIONS e.g. TESTING PURCHASE Define  what   “progress”  means  to   you  and  add   indicators
  • 7.
    The Progress Board Business Hypotheses ! ! ! ! ! Test:Backlog Test: Build Invalidated Unclear Results Validated Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress copyright: Strategyzer AG The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com 21 43 List the key assumptions that need to be true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most critical ones that could kill your business. The tests and experiments that you intend to perform The tests and experiments that are being planned, designed, or built. The tests and experiments that are currently running and collecting data. The tests and experiments that were executed, collected data, and are ready to be analyzed. Your validation criteria step-by-step. Back to the drawing board Iterate or Pivot your design Design another test, and learn more before making a decision Advance to the next step, move on in your quest to make ideas reality ? e.g. FIRST INTERVIEWS e.g. CANVASES e.g. FIRST CALL-TO- ACTIONS e.g. TESTING PURCHASE Add  your  most   cri8cal  hypotheses   in  order  of   importance HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS
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    The Progress Board Business Hypotheses ! ! ! ! ! Test:Backlog Test: Build Invalidated Unclear Results Validated Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress copyright: Strategyzer AG The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com 21 43 List the key assumptions that need to be true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most critical ones that could kill your business. The tests and experiments that you intend to perform The tests and experiments that are being planned, designed, or built. The tests and experiments that are currently running and collecting data. The tests and experiments that were executed, collected data, and are ready to be analyzed. Your validation criteria step-by-step. Back to the drawing board Iterate or Pivot your design Design another test, and learn more before making a decision Advance to the next step, move on in your quest to make ideas reality ? e.g. FIRST INTERVIEWS e.g. CANVASES e.g. FIRST CALL-TO- ACTIONS e.g. TESTING PURCHASE Use  Test  Cards  to   design  experiments/ tests  to  (in)validate   each  hypothesis HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS
  • 9.
    The Progress Board Business Hypotheses ! ! ! ! ! Test:Backlog Test: Build Invalidated Unclear Results Validated Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress copyright: Strategyzer AG The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com 21 43 List the key assumptions that need to be true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most critical ones that could kill your business. The tests and experiments that you intend to perform The tests and experiments that are being planned, designed, or built. The tests and experiments that are currently running and collecting data. The tests and experiments that were executed, collected data, and are ready to be analyzed. Your validation criteria step-by-step. Back to the drawing board Iterate or Pivot your design Design another test, and learn more before making a decision Advance to the next step, move on in your quest to make ideas reality ? e.g. FIRST INTERVIEWS e.g. CANVASES e.g. FIRST CALL-TO- ACTIONS e.g. TESTING PURCHASE HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS Move  your  Test  Cards  while   you  are  making  progress   with  your  experiments
  • 10.
    The Progress Board Business Hypotheses ! ! ! ! ! Test:Backlog Test: Build Invalidated Unclear Results Validated Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress copyright: Strategyzer AG The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com 21 43 List the key assumptions that need to be true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most critical ones that could kill your business. The tests and experiments that you intend to perform The tests and experiments that are being planned, designed, or built. The tests and experiments that are currently running and collecting data. The tests and experiments that were executed, collected data, and are ready to be analyzed. Your validation criteria step-by-step. Back to the drawing board Iterate or Pivot your design Design another test, and learn more before making a decision Advance to the next step, move on in your quest to make ideas reality ? e.g. FIRST INTERVIEWS e.g. CANVASES e.g. FIRST CALL-TO- ACTIONS e.g. TESTING PURCHASE HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS Capture  your  insights  with   the  Learning  Card
  • 11.
    The Progress Board Business Hypotheses ! ! ! ! ! Test:Backlog Test: Build Invalidated Unclear Results Validated Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress copyright: Strategyzer AG The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com 21 43 List the key assumptions that need to be true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most critical ones that could kill your business. The tests and experiments that you intend to perform The tests and experiments that are being planned, designed, or built. The tests and experiments that are currently running and collecting data. The tests and experiments that were executed, collected data, and are ready to be analyzed. Your validation criteria step-by-step. Back to the drawing board Iterate or Pivot your design Design another test, and learn more before making a decision Advance to the next step, move on in your quest to make ideas reality ? e.g. FIRST INTERVIEWS e.g. CANVASES e.g. FIRST CALL-TO- ACTIONS e.g. TESTING PURCHASE HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS HYPOTHESIS Define  if  you  made   progress,  need  to   pivot,  or  test  more
  • 12.
    The Progress Board Business Hypotheses ! ! ! ! ! Test:Backlog Test: Build Invalidated Unclear Results Validated Test: Measure Test: Learn Progress copyright: Strategyzer AG The makers of Business Model Generation and Strategyzer strategyzer.com 21 43 List the key assumptions that need to be true for your idea to work. Prioritize the most critical ones that could kill your business. The tests and experiments that you intend to perform The tests and experiments that are being planned, designed, or built. The tests and experiments that are currently running and collecting data. The tests and experiments that were executed, collected data, and are ready to be analyzed. Your validation criteria step-by-step. Back to the drawing board Iterate or Pivot your design Design another test, and learn more before making a decision Advance to the next step, move on in your quest to make ideas reality ? Try Now!