Do you have a general idea for your product, but haven't thought through all the details and requirements?
There is a higher risk that the final deliverables will not align with your expectations, which means wasted time and money.
Are you ready to start talking with investors and early adopter users, but don't have anything to articulate the value and future of your product?
Consider the value of a clickable prototype, included in The Discovery Phase. Even without coding, a clickable prototype can effectively communicate your product's vision and features to investors and early adopters. It provides a tangible representation of your ideas, allowing stakeholders to visualize the user experience and understand the potential of your product.
Are you thinking an organized development roadmap is unnecessary and you can "figure it out as we go"?
This is a common underestimation of the required resources for a successful product release, leading to delays, budget over runs, and potential project failures.
Have you found a development team that is ready to start developing a product for you without detailed Software Specification Requirements?
Hold up! Let's mitigate the risk of miscommunication and delivery delays. Software Specification Requirements (SRS) encompass a comprehensive outline of your project's objectives, functionalities, technical specifications, and user requirements. It serves as a blue print for your development team, ensuring that everyone is aligned on the project scope and expectations.
Are you lacking the technical knowledge to plan out the intricacies of product architecture, security requirements, or planning for scalability issues?
Without this technical exploration at the beginning, prepare yourself for stressful, drawn-out releases, bug-infested code, and sub-optimal experiences.
Do you have an understanding of the industry and market, but lack the data to validate the needs of your target audience?
Most likely, you will face the problem of a failed product because the market does not forgive mistakes, nor ideas lacking confirmation from experience and expert knowledge of the target user.
If any of the scenarios below resonate with you, let's have a conversation
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