SaaS Company Lean Canvas Template
Geared toward entrepreneurs, the lean canvas asks the right questions to uncover your startup’s unique value proposition. Here’s an example of a Lean Canvas created for an imaginary SaaS Company.
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Geared toward entrepreneurs, the lean canvas asks the right questions to uncover your startup’s unique value proposition. Here’s an example of a Lean Canvas created for an imaginary Food Truck Business.
Click, edit, and make it your own.
What is the lean canvas template?
The lean startup canvas, inspired by the Lean Startup movement, was originally created by LEANSTACK to generate simple and sleek representations of business operations. It is an adaptation of the business model canvas specifically created for startups. Use it before launching a new product or brand to identify and validate your startup’s unique solutions and market competitiveness to key partners.
How do you make a concise lean canvas?
The lean business plan is divided into 9 compact cells that pose critical questions to assist you in developing a real business case for your grand vision.
- Identify 3 real pain points.
- Research existing alternatives.
- Present your solution as a solution.
- Define your key metrics.
- Create a clear and compelling unique value proposition.
- Uncover your differentiating factor.
- Identify your target customer.
- Define the key channels you’ll reach these customers on.
- Outline your cost structure.
- Present a path for revenue streams.
The free lean canvas templates are designed to fit as a single-page download document, but you can also easily share a link or present it as a slideshow from right inside your workspace. No more jumping from tool to tool or worrying about file format size and more focus on creating impressive and focused fact sheets to move your business forward.
To dive deeper into your company’s value proposition and the state of the overall marketplace, check out the SWOT analysis and its alternatives.
Ready to share your startup’s profile with others? Customize one of these Quick Presentation Templates online and share it as a web page.
FAQ about the lean canvas template
Lean Canvas was created by Ash Maurya, Founder of LEANSTACK in 2010. It is an adaptation of the Business Model Canvas specifically for startups. It draws from The Lean Startup principles mainstreamed by Eric Ries
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