At this stage, you are in the exploration phase, identifying a problem to solve and considering potential solutions. You may be researching the market, talking to potential customers, and refining your idea.

• Identified a problem to solve 2 points
• Researched the market 2 points
• Talked to potential customers 2 points
• Refined the idea 2 points

You have validated your idea enough to start developing an MVP. At this stage, you begin testing basic solutions and gathering early feedback.

• Started developing an MVP 3 points
• Testing basic solutions 3 points
• Gathering early feedback 3 points

At this stage, your MVP has gained traction, and you are now running structured pilots or small-scale launches. The goal is to refine the product based on real-world usage and gather data to prove viability.

• MVP has gained traction 4 points
• Running structured pilots/small-scale launches 4 points
• Iterating product with user feedback 4 points
• Gathering data to prove viability 4 points

You are transitioning from pilot testing to scaling the business. This stage is focused on achieving product-market fit, refining your go-to-market strategy, and preparing for growth.

• Transitioning to scaling the business 5 points
• Focused on achieving product-market fit 5 points
• Refining go-to-market strategy 5 points
• Preparing for growth 5 points