Validation Sprints

Sprint Gates

• PMF ≥ 0.75 confirmed
• BMF_min ≥ 6 confirmed
• Prototype defined and instrumented
• SMF target pre‑registered

Objective: De‑risk one target behavior and its enabling solution in 10 working days.

Cadence and Deliverables

Day 1-2: Problem & Behavior Re‑validation

• Re‑compute PMF from latest inputs
• Observe 5 users in‑context to confirm BMF_min ≥ 6
• Ethics and privacy check: consent language, data retention, anonymization plan

Day 3: Behavior Path Sketch

• Diagram the exact steps and context for the behavior
• Identify weakest step and hypothesize barriers

Day 4-5: Prototype to Enable Behavior

• Build the lightest prototype that removes the weakest barrier
• Pre‑define SMF metrics and analytics

Day 6-8: Field Test

• n ≥ 30 users if possible, or ≥ 15 for enterprise pilots
• Measure: Behavior Completion Rate, Time to First Behavior, Repeat Within 7 Days

Day 9: KPI Plan + Cohort Setup

• Define bPMF targets and cohort instrumentation

Day 10: Decision Memo

• Go if SMF ≥ 0.70 and qualitative failure modes are solvable
• No‑Go or Iterate if below threshold

Artifacts: behavior path sketch, KPI plan, decision memo, raw observation notes.

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