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Ash Maurya

@ashmaurya.bsky.social

Just announced next @LEANSTACK masterclass on advanced techniques for setting up #ProblemInterviews. Register here: https://runlean.ly/2gRzM51

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November 23, 2024 at 2:02 AM

Ash Maurya

@ashmaurya.bsky.social

Get a bird’s eye view across all your portfolio products using with new #LeanStack Activity Stream #MoreComing http://t.co/LLSL99R3KC

November 24, 2024 at 8:50 AM

Ash Maurya

@ashmaurya.bsky.social

"Author of Running Lean, Scaling Lean, and Creator of Lean Canvas - Helping Entrepreneurs Everywhere Succeed @LEANSTACK." https://lttr.ai/CoUo #startup

November 22, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Ash Maurya

@ashmaurya.bsky.social

A #LeanCanvas is NOT enough. Here's the full #leanstack we use: lean canvas + traction model + validation plan(s) + experiment report(s).

November 23, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Trade & Asset Tales

@tat2030.bsky.social

Day 18 - #GOLEAN Tools 4/8: #CustomerFactoryBlueprint

Mapping the #customerjourney was tricky for me, but this tool makes it clear. From acquiring customers to scaling revenue, it’s about finding bottlenecks and growing smart. How would you use it? More ins

#fintech #startups #growth #leanstack

Source:
Leanstack PDF available at s3.amazonaws.com/leanstack/v4/Customer-Factory-Blueprint.pdf

Description:
A detailed infographic of the Customer Factory Blueprint from Leanstack, showcasing the five key stages of the customer lifecycle.

1. Acquisition:
Strategies to attract potential customers and bring them into the funnel.

2. Activation:
Ensuring customers have a positive first experience with the product or service.

3. Retention:
Implementing measures to keep customers engaged and satisfied over the long term.

4. Referral:
Encouraging happy customers to recommend the product to others, driving organic growth.

5. Revenue:
Monetizing customer relationships through upselling, cross-selling, or other revenue-generating strategies.

Source:
Adobe Stock - https://stock.adobe.com/de/524819025

Description:
An infographic of the Customer Factory Blueprint showing five stages: Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, and Revenue, represented by icons and arrows in a circular flow.

January 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Trade & Asset Tales

@tat2030.bsky.social

Day 18 – #GOLEAN Tools 5/8: #KeyMetrics

"Not everything that can be measured matters." Track relevant metrics like acquisition or monetization, not vanity #KPIs. Focus on what drives real #growth. More details in ALT-text.

#startups #fintech #leanstack

Description:

Key Metrics are the foundation of data-driven growth in GOLEAN. By combining three core principles with actionable categories, businesses can ensure their focus stays on meaningful progress.

The Three Principles:
1. Relevance: Choose metrics that directly reflect your business goals. Avoid vanity metrics and focus on actionable insights.
2. Focus: Prioritize the most critical metrics to avoid distraction. These are the numbers that will move the needle the most.
3. Development: Continuously evolve your metrics as your business grows, ensuring alignment with current priorities.

The Three Categories (Black):
1. Acquisition: Metrics in this category assess how effectively you attract users. Examples:
- Cost per Click (CPC)
- Click-Through Rate (CTR)
- Conversion Rates
2. Activation: These metrics show how successfully users experience the core value of your product. Examples:
- Time-to-Value
- Onboarding Completion Rates
- First Week Engagement
3. Monetization: These metrics measure the financial viability of your customer relationships. Examples:
- Revenue per User
- Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)
- Churn Rate

By aligning each metric to the principles of relevance, focus, and development, you avoid the trap of tracking irrelevant data. Instead, you create a dynamic framework that evolves with your business needs. Whether it’s optimizing onboarding, refining monetization strategies, or scaling acquisition efforts, Key Metrics offer clarity in complexity.

Let set 2-3 of them in the core, just hide the rest.

January 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM

Ash Maurya

@ashmaurya.bsky.social

Get a $200 discount to #LeanStartup week hosted by @ericries using the code: leanstack - http://runlean.ly/2vLlnxK

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November 23, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Trade & Asset Tales

@tat2030.bsky.social

Day 18 - #GOLEAN Tools 1/8:

Lean Canvas, one of my favorite tool for structuring business models. It’s a simplified take on the #BusinessModelCanvas, tailored for #startups. If you’re curious, check out this insightful piece from Ash Maurya:

y.lab.nrw/leancanvas [medium]

#fintech #leanstack

What is the Right Fill Order for a Lean Canvas?

A question I get a lot is: Why isn’t the Lean Canvas laid out more logically? Anyone that has attempted to fill one can relate. You have…

y.lab.nrw

January 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Trade & Asset Tales

@tat2030.bsky.social

Day 18 – #GOLEAN Tools 7/8

Eric Ries' #MVP changed how we build products: start small, learn fast. Ash Maurya evolved it, weaving it into lean systems like the #ExperimentBoard. It's about validating what matters. Check out: y.lab.nrw/mvp

#startups #fintech #leanstack #leanstartup #GrowthHacking

MVP (Minimum Viable Product): From Concept to Reality

In the world of startups and product development, the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) has become a cornerstone of agile innovation. An MVP is a product with just enough features to attract early adopters...

y.lab.nrw

January 13, 2025 at 2:17 AM

Trade & Asset Tales

@tat2030.bsky.social

Day 18 – #GOLEAN Tools 6/8:

Hollahoy, growth hackers! Dave McClure’s #AARRR framework is like a pirate map: Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Referral, Revenue. It’s helped me steer many projects toward treasure. More on this in ALT.

#fintech #startups #piratemetrics #leanstack #growth

January 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM

Trade & Asset Tales

@tat2030.bsky.social

Day 18 - GOLEAN Tools 2/8

Next, I want to share one of my favorite tools for driving startup growth: the #TractionModel. It’s all about setting clear goals, staying focused, and prioritizing the right channels. For more see ALT-Text.

#fintech #startups #growth #LeanStack #traction

The Traction Model is a framework designed to help startups achieve sustainable growth by focusing on three key objectives: growth, focus, and channel prioritization. It is a strategic tool that ensures resources are allocated efficiently and progress is measurable. Below is a breakdown of its components:

1. Growth: The Traction Model emphasizes setting clear, measurable goals for startup growth. These goals could include metrics such as revenue, user acquisition, or market penetration. By defining specific targets, startups can monitor their progress and adjust strategies accordingly.

2. Focus: Startups often face the challenge of spreading themselves too thin across multiple initiatives. The Traction Model helps maintain focus by identifying the most critical growth drivers. This ensures that time and resources are concentrated on what matters most, avoiding unnecessary distractions.

3. Channel Prioritization: Not all marketing and distribution channels deliver the same value. The model encourages startups to identify the most effective channels for reaching their target audience. This could be anything from social media advertising to partnerships or direct sales. By prioritizing these channels, startups maximize their impact and avoid wasting resources on low-return activities.

How it works: Startups using the Model typically rely on a Traction Dashboard to track key performance indicators (KPIs). These dashboards include metrics such as customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, and conversion rates. Regularly reviewing the Traction Dashboard allows for iterative improvements and ensures the startup remains on track toward its growth goals.

By combining these elements, the Traction Model provides a structured yet flexible approach to scaling a business effectively. It balances ambition with practicality, making it an essential tool for startups at any stage.

January 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Trade & Asset Tales

@tat2030.bsky.social

Day 18 - #GOLEAN Tools 8/8:

Finally, I’ve wrapped my head around Ash’s #stagebasedmetrics thinking. It’s all about prioritizing key goals & metrics for each stage: validation, growth, and monetization. Moving forward, stage by stage

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#fintech #startups #leanstack #leanstartup #GrowthHacking

This infographic visually represents the concept of stage-based metrics, often referred to as "Stage Metrics," in the context of scaling lean practices. Stage-based metrics allow businesses to align their goals and data tracking with the maturity of their product or customer lifecycle. The stages are commonly divided into three key phases:

Stage 1: Validation
Focuses on validating core assumptions, including problem-solution fit and minimum viable product (MVP) development. Key metrics in this stage may include user interviews conducted, MVP iterations, and early adoption rates.

Stage 2: Growth
Centers on scaling operations and expanding market reach. Metrics in this stage typically include customer acquisition costs (CAC), user activation rates, and customer lifetime value (CLV). This phase requires a deeper understanding of channels and their performance.

Stage 3: Monetization
Prioritizes revenue growth, optimizing profitability, and customer retention. Key metrics might include churn rate, average revenue per user (ARPU), and net promoter score (NPS). This stage focuses on long-term financial sustainability.

The visual design uses container-like shapes to symbolize the iterative, scalable, and modular nature of stage-based metrics. Each stage builds upon the previous one, emphasizing the structured progression from validation to growth and finally to monetization.

Stage-based metrics are an essential tool for businesses aiming to optimize performance at each phase of their journey. The approach ensures that data collection, analysis, and decision-making are always aligned with the business's current priorities and objectives. The concept, closely tied to frameworks like Pirate Metrics and the Lean Startup methodology, underscores the importance of focusing on the right metrics at the right time.

This illustration encapsulates the principles of systematic scaling, emphasizing clarity, modularity, and adaptability. Whether a startup or an established c…

January 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM

Talysto Venture Tech Studio

@talysto.com

In a world flooded with Tailwind and JS-heavy stacks, it’s worth revisiting what raw HTML + CSS (with no JS!) can do in 2025.

#webdev #html #css #nocode #leanstack

picocss.com

June 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM