Lean Canvas

What is a Lean Canvas?

The Lean Canvas is a one-page business plan template designed for startups. It helps entrepreneurs quickly outline key aspects of their business model, including the problem, solution, unique value proposition, revenue streams, and cost structure. The Lean Canvas is an adaptation of the Business Model Canvas, tailored specifically for startups focused on rapid experimentation and validation.

Components of a Lean Canvas

• Problem: The key problem the startup aims to solve.
• Solution: The product or service that addresses the problem.
• Unique Value Proposition: What differentiates the startup’s solution from competitors.

Related Terms and Concepts

Business model, MVP, customer development, value proposition