Identify Assumptions New
Skill Verified ActiveIdentify risky assumptions for a new product idea across 8 risk categories including Go-to-Market, Strategy, and Team. Use when evaluating startup risks, assessing a new product concept, or mapping assumptions for a new venture.
To help users systematically identify and evaluate potential risks and assumptions associated with a new product idea before significant investment.
Features
- Identifies assumptions across 8 risk categories
- Extends core product risks with Ethics, Go-to-Market, Strategy, and Team risks
- Prompts user for product concept, target segment, and feature idea
- Suggests confidence ratings and tests for each assumption
Use Cases
- Evaluating startup risks for a new venture.
- Assessing the viability of a new product concept.
- Mapping critical assumptions for a new product launch.
Non-Goals
- Providing definitive solutions to all identified risks.
- Replacing in-depth market research or technical feasibility studies.
- Automating the entire product development lifecycle.
Installation
First, add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add phuryn/pm-skills/plugin install pm-product-discovery@pm-skillsQuality Score
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