Entrepreneurial Discovery
Innovation & Strategy
General Presentation for Entrepreneurial Discovery
A structured 14-week program guiding you from idea to validated, sustainable business value.
14-Week Program Structure
Activities and Tools Matching for the Entrepreneurial Journey
Introducing the Innovation Framework
Understanding the journey from idea to value. Setting foundational direction via strategic roadmapping.
Applied Tools:
- Strategy Planning Map (47)
- Strategy Map (48)
- Innovation Horizons (51)
- Transformation Roadmap (55)
- Innovation Funnel (58)
- Project Roadmap (62)
Personal Self-Assessment
Identification of technical strengths, motivations, and professional interests to align team objectives.
Applied Tools:
- McKinsey 7S Model (15)
- Balanced Scorecard (16)
- Project Questionnaire (24)
- Smart Goals (43)
Analysis of Technological Trends
Research and identification of emerging technologies by scanning the macro-environment.
Applied Tools:
- PESTEL Analysis (8)
- STEEPLED Analysis (9)
- Industry Life Cycle (13)
- Trend Cluster (54)
Identifying the Intervention Theme
Identifying industry problems and narrow down areas requiring portfolio management.
Applied Tools:
- SWOT Analysis (14)
- BCG Matrix (44)
- Ansoff Matrix (45)
- Directional Policy Matrix (46)
- Initiation Prioritization Map (52)
- Triple Bottom Line (56)
Problem Definition
Synthesis of the needs and problems identified to articulate the exact scope of the challenge.
Applied Tools:
- 5 Why's Analysis (20)
- Issue Tree (21)
- Pain Point Matrix (22)
- Problem Definition Worksheet (23)
- Root Cause Discovery (31)
Stakeholder Mapping
Identifying and prioritising all internal and external stakeholders affected by the issue.
Applied Tools:
- Swimlane Map (25)
- Swimlane Deep Dive (26)
- Persona (39)
- SIPOC (50)
- RA(S)CI Model (57)
- Value Chain Framework (61)
Needs Analysis
Breaking down the problem and understanding the true motivations and pain points of the end user.
Applied Tools:
- Golden Circle (32)
- Empathy Map (40)
- Customer Journey (41)
Ideate
Generating a large volume of creative solution ideas through structured brainstorming techniques.
Applied Tools:
- General Approach (27)
- Brainwriting (28)
- Hat Sequence (29)
- Reverse Brainstorming (30)
- Idea Exploration (37)
- Idea Scoring (38)
Research and Benchmarking
Evaluation of existing literature, patents, and benchmarking concepts against market competitors.
Applied Tools:
- Competitor Analysis (11)
- Competitor Benchmarking (12)
- 3 C's Model (18)
- 5 C's Model (19)
- Market Sizing (42)
IP Entry Barriers
Evaluation of the competition and barriers to entry (technical, investment, protocol) for market defensibility.
Applied Tools:
- Porter’s Five Forces (10)
- VRIO Analysis (17)
- Net Market Entry (49)
- Blue Ocean Strategy (59)
- Blue Ocean Canvas (60)
Concept Development 1
Structuring the core business model and defining the product's value proposition.
Applied Tools:
- Value Proposition Canvas (33)
- Value Proposition Template (34)
- Business Model Canvas (35)
- Product Canvas (36)
- Value Driver Tree (53)
Concept Development 2
Financial modeling, pricing strategies, and ensuring economic viability and profitability.
Applied Tools:
- Cost Curve Analysis (63)
- Kotler's Pricing Model (64)
- Price Sensitivity (65)
- Overall Pricing Frameworks (66)
- Cost/Competitor/Value Pricing (67-69)
- Profitability Framework & Tree (70-71)
- Goals & Constraints (72)
Preparing Final Presentation
Organizing complex arguments into structured, digestible narratives resulting from applied tools.
Applied Tools:
- Minto's Pyramid Principle (1)
- S.T.A.R. Model (3)
- SEEDS Model (4)
- MECE Model (6)
Public Presentation
Audience engagement, driving action, and executing the communication strategy effectively.
Applied Tools:
- AIDA Model (2)
- ADKAR Model (5)
- Communication Plan (7)