Idea validation template: free, editable diagram
From a hunch to a go, pivot, or stop decision. This starter has 9 steps and 2 decision points. Open it as a real canvas with shapes and arrows you can restyle, extend and share, then turn the action steps into tasks.
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What is in this template
9 steps, 2 of them decisions, in diagram order. Rename, remove or add branches once it is on your canvas.
- 1Idea
- 2Write the problem and who has it
- 3Talk to 10 target customers
- 4Is the pain real and frequent?
- 5Pivot or drop the idea
- 6Landing page with waitlist
- 7Enough sign-ups or pre-orders?
- 8Build the smallest MVP
- 9Go: ship to first users
Get the Mermaid source
Mermaid source
flowchart TD
idea([icon:bulb Idea]) ==> problem[icon:target Write the problem and who has it]
problem ==> interviews[icon:users Talk to 10 target customers]
interviews ==> pain{Is the pain real and frequent?}
pain -->|no| pivot([icon:refresh Pivot or drop the idea])
pain ==>|yes| landing[icon:world Landing page with waitlist]
landing ==> signal{Enough sign-ups or pre-orders?}
signal -->|no| pivot
signal ==>|yes| mvp[icon:rocket Build the smallest MVP]
mvp ==> go([icon:circle-check Go: ship to first users])
classDef tone-accent fill:#fae8ff
class idea tone-accent
classDef tone-info fill:#dbeafe
class problem,interviews,landing,mvp tone-info
classDef tone-warning fill:#fef3c7
class pain,signal tone-warning
classDef tone-danger fill:#fee2e2
class pivot tone-danger
classDef tone-success fill:#dcfce7
class go tone-successPaste it into the free Mermaid editor or your own docs.
Questions
- What is the idea validation template?
- From a hunch to a go, pivot, or stop decision. It is a starting diagram you adapt to your own process.
- Can I edit it?
- Yes. It opens as normal shapes and bound arrows: rename steps, add branches, restyle, and collaborate live once you have an account.
- Do I need an account?
- No. You can open it in a guest canvas saved in your browser. Create an account to keep it and share it.