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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |  Product Discovery Learning Card |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution. | The Learning Card connects traceable test results to a reasoned next action while keeping the limits of the insight visible. | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 1-4 Wochen | 25-40 min | 45-75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 Kunden | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks | Learning Card with evidence and next action | Test Matrix, Test Plan |
Tags1 shared | LeanStartupValidationMVP | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryLearning | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions |