Lean Canvas
Lean Canvas is a one-page business model template designed for startups to quickly validate and iterate on their business ideas. It is a simplified adaptation of the Business Model Canvas, focusing on problem-solution fit, customer segments, and key metrics to reduce risk and accelerate learning. The tool helps entrepreneurs articulate their value proposition, identify early adopters, and plan actionable experiments.
Developers should learn Lean Canvas when building startups, side projects, or new product features to systematically test assumptions and avoid wasted effort. It is particularly useful in agile and lean startup environments for aligning teams, securing funding, or pivoting strategies based on customer feedback. Use cases include validating a minimum viable product (MVP), pitching to investors, or refining a go-to-market strategy.