The business model search tool offers a structured framework for exploring a repeatable and scalable business model. It functions like a lab notebook, facilitating the transition from initial assumptions to evidence-based conclusions. This tool is designed to document each step of the [[customer development]] process, from formulating initial ideas to validating them with real-world data, aligning with the [[Lean Launchpad (LLP) curriculum|Lean LaunchPad]] methodology.
The tool consists of interconnected worksheets that guide users through the "get out of the building" process. Users start with the `Hypotheses` tab, where they list assumptions related to specific components of the Business Model Canvas. Following this, the `Test Card` and `Experiments` tabs help view and manage experiments to test these hypotheses. This approach requires clarity on what is being tested, how success will be measured, and what criteria will validate or invalidate an assumption before engaging with customers.
Data collection is primarily conducted in the `Interviews` tab, which stores feedback from potential customers. However, data alone does not provide insight. The `Learning Card` and `Insights` tabs are used to process this information, document evidence, and decide whether to continue with the current hypothesis or change direction. Finally, the `Dashboard` offers a real-time overview of progress by tracking metrics such as the number of interviews conducted and the validation status of hypotheses, providing a clear snapshot for both team members and mentors.
The tool is available at this [address](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B2YtdljWETYXg7HzDjO9PqzzSO_tNl1hNXEiNosXQDo/copy).