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Running Lean

Iterate from a Plan A to A Plan That Works

Ash Maurya

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Running Lean
Core Philosophy+
The Lean Canvas+
Build-Measure-Learn Loop+
Customer Discovery+
Demos & Early Releases+
Customer Lifecycle+
Traction & Troubleshooting+
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Question 1 of 6
Why does the author recommend creating a 'lean canvas' rather than a traditional business plan?
  • A. It provides a detailed, multi-year financial forecast that investors prefer.
  • B. It is a fast and flexible one-page diagram that can be easily adjusted as assumptions change.
  • C. It replaces the need for customer interviews by outlining all potential market risks.
  • D. It legally protects the entrepreneur's initial idea from being stolen by competitors.
Question 2 of 6
What is the primary purpose of the 'build-measure-learn' loop?
  • A. To structure the testing of prototypes and ensure resources are not wasted building unwanted products.
  • B. To establish a concrete timeline for hiring a development team and launching the final product.
  • C. To calculate the exact financial cost of producing the first batch of a new product.
  • D. To systematically increase the price of a product until customer demand drops.
Question 3 of 6
According to the book, why are surveys and focus groups considered ineffective during early product development?
  • A. They are generally too expensive for bootstrapped startups to conduct.
  • B. They require a fully finished product to yield any actionable data.
  • C. Surveys are difficult to write when you don't yet know what is relevant, and focus groups often lead to groupthink.
  • D. Customers tend to demand financial compensation for surveys, draining the startup's budget.
Question 4 of 6
What is a Unique Value Proposition (UVP)?
  • A. A specific pricing model that undercuts competitors in the same market.
  • B. A short formulation that declares what your product is and why people should have it.
  • C. A legal document that secures intellectual property rights for a new invention.
  • D. A feature in software development that allows users to share media quickly.
Question 5 of 6
When troubleshooting a high drop-off rate on a website, how should web analytics and customer interviews be used together?
  • A. Analytics should be used to find the solution, while interviews should be used to confirm the data.
  • B. Analytics pinpoint that a problem exists, while interviews provide the real human contact needed to find a solution.
  • C. Interviews should be conducted first to build the website, and analytics used later to design the pricing model.
  • D. Analytics replace the need for interviews by showing exactly why a customer abandoned their shopping cart.
Question 6 of 6
How does the measurement of 'early traction' differ between a book and a software product?
  • A. A book's traction is measured by one-time sales, whereas software traction is indicated by how many customers return each month.
  • B. A book's traction relies on pre-orders, whereas software traction relies solely on positive customer reviews.
  • C. Software traction is measured by the number of features built, whereas a book's traction is measured by its page count.
  • D. There is no difference; both are measured by the total amount of revenue generated in the first week.

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Running Lean Summary & Overview

Running Lean presents you with a fail-safe strategy to bringing your new product successfully into the market. By promoting a methodology of clever testing and planning ahead, the book gives you a step-by-step guide in building a business model that works while saving time, money and effort.

Who Should Listen to Running Lean?

  • Anyone considering founding a start-up
  • Entrepreneurs wanting to release a new product without wasting resources

About the Author: Ash Maurya

Ash Maurya is the founder of several start-ups, most notably WiredReach. He works closely with other entrepreneurs to promote his vision of “lean start-ups” and holds mentor roles with start-up accelerators.

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