Format: Group coaching with 1-5 or up to 1-10 participants

Coaching Models Can Use: Solution-Focused Coaching Model, GROW Coaching Model, OSKAR Coaching Model, CLEAR Coaching Model, AOR Coaching Model, and/or FUEL Coaching Model

Why: To help founders develop, refine, and optimize their business models using lean principles for sustainable success.

Who Should Join: Founders looking to create or improve their business models with a focus on lean methodologies.

Who Qualifies to Join:

• Founders with a basic understanding of their business operations and market.
• Founders who are ready to innovate and adapt their business model using lean principles.
• Founders who have identified the need for a more robust and scalable business model.

The Benefit: Founders will learn how to design a lean business model, identify key components, validate their model, and adapt to changing market conditions.

The Requirements:

Assessment Before: Pre-lab survey to assess current understanding and state of their business model.

Assessment After: Post-lab assessment to measure improvements in their business model and strategic planning.

Difference from 16-week Program: This lab provides a deep dive into lean methodologies for business modeling, with practical workshops and validation techniques that offer more specialized and actionable insights compared to the comprehensive overview in the 16-week program.

Week 1: Lean Business Model Basics

• Objectives:

1. Understanding the Lean Business Model Canvas
2. Identifying key components of a lean business model

• Preparation:

1. Review the Lean Business Model Canvas framework.
2. Prepare a draft of your current business model.

Week 2: Value Proposition and Customer Segments

• Objectives:

1. Crafting a compelling value proposition
2. Identifying and understanding customer segments

• Preparation:

1. Define your current value proposition.
2. Segment your customer base and gather data on each segment.

Week 3: Revenue Streams and Cost Structure

• Objectives:

1. Exploring different revenue streams
2. Understanding cost structure

• Preparation:

1. List your current revenue streams and explore potential new ones.
2. Analyze your current cost structure and identify major cost drivers.

Week 4: Key Resources, Activities, and Partnerships

• Objectives:

1. Identifying key resources and activities
2. Forming strategic partnerships

• Preparation:

1. Identify your key resources and core business activities.
2. Research potential strategic partners and their value propositions.

Week 5: Business Model Validation and Adaptation

• Objectives:

1. Techniques for validating your business model
2. Adapting your business model to market changes

• Preparation:

1. Develop a plan for validating your business model.
2. Gather data on market trends and prepare to adapt your model accordingly.