startup-design

Guide startup planning through research, strategy, financial modeling, and validation.

586|89|Updated Mar 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/ferdinandobons/startup-skill --skill startup-design-ferdinandobons
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Skill: startup-design
Source: https://github.com/ferdinandobons/startup-skill/tree/main/startup-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ferdinandobons/startup-skill --skill startup-design-ferdinandobons

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of developing a startup from initial concept through validation, providing structured guidance and comprehensive research to reduce uncertainty.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Process Management: Guides entrepreneurs through 8 sequential phases from intake to validation.
  • Deep Market & Competitor Research: Performs multi-wave research including market sizing, competitor analysis, customer voice, and distribution channels.
  • Strategy & Planning: Builds lean canvases, positioning, financial models, and product roadmaps based on validated data.
  • Validation Planning: Outlines experiments, risk mitigation, and scoring to inform go/no-go decisions.
  • Use Case: Ideal for early-stage founders seeking a systematic approach to startup validation, reducing risks before product development.

Quick Start

Provide a startup idea and relevant context, then initiate Phase 1 intake questions as guided.

Frequently Asked Questions about startup-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is the best way to validate a startup idea before building a product?

Startup validation requires systematic planning through market research, competitor analysis, and customer voice integration to reduce uncertainty. This approach guides entrepreneurs through structured phases, building lean canvases and financial models to inform go/no-go decisions before development begins.

How do I create a business model and financial projections for a new startup?

Creating a business model involves building lean canvases, positioning statements, and financial models based on validated market data. You structure product roadmaps and distribution channel strategies through multi-wave research, ensuring cross-phase consistency across all planning elements.

Can I use structured startup planning for early-stage market research and competitor analysis?

Structured startup planning supports early-stage founders by performing multi-wave research including market sizing, competitor analysis, and customer voice evaluation. It systematically processes these inputs to build positioning and distribution strategies tailored for new entrepreneurial ventures.

How to plan startup validation experiments and risk mitigation strategies?

Startup validation planning involves outlining specific experiments, risk mitigation steps, and scoring criteria to inform go/no-go decisions. This structured approach ensures validation is grounded in comprehensive research and cross-phase consistency checks rather than intuition.

Does this startup planning approach work for product teams or only solo founders?

This startup planning process serves both early-stage founders and product teams aiming to ground ideas in validated market data. It provides systematic guidance through 8 sequential phases, reducing risks before product development regardless of team size.

What do I need to start the startup validation and planning process?

To start startup validation, you need a startup idea and relevant context about your concept. The process begins with Phase 1 intake questions, then systematically progresses through market research, strategy building, and validation experiments.

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