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4. Discovery lite
Product Thinking · 36 pages source format
Before building big, reduce risk: value, usability, feasibility, viability. Small tests beat big debates.
What you'll learn
- Risk types
- Assumption mapping
- Cheap experiments
Assumption map
List what must be true. Rank by risk × ignorance.
Do this now
Map 8 assumptions. Circle the top 2 to test this week.
Clear?
Pick an experiment
Interview, prototype test, concierge MVP, analytics check, technical spike.
Do this now
Design one experiment: method, sample, success/fail signal, timebox.
Pro tip. Discovery is not endless research. Timebox learning.
Clear?