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Guides & Templates

Planning & Strategy

For founders and product owners building a new digital product.

MVP Mistakes Field Guide

The 7 Critical Errors Killing Startups and How to Avoid Them

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Roadmap Starter Guide

From Sketches to Strategy in Six Simple Steps.

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Rapid Prototyping Playbook

Painkiller prototype, fast testing.

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Validation Blueprint

5x5 loop for weekly user feedback.

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User Feedback Script Pack

Proven interview questions.

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Lean Feature Prioritization Grid

Rank by user value, cut the rest.

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Pitching & Investor Readiness

For startup founders preparing to pitch investors with confidence.

Pitch Flow Framework

8-slide sequence for trust.

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Investor Objections Guidebook

Common pushbacks + field-tested responses.

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Investor Slide Map Checklist

What to say on each slide.

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Founders' Script Library

Repeatable investor stories.

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Stage-Specific Response Builder

Tailored answers for Seed, Series A, or Growth.

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Trust-Rebuild Script Pack

Recover momentum after tough objections.

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"Not in Our Thesis" Recovery Formula

Turn a soft no into a second meeting with confidence

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Red Flag Detection Matrix

Spot investor cues before they walk away.

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Investor Q&A Prep Sheet

Handle tough investor questions.

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2-Minute Loop Rehearsal

Sharpen delivery fast.

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The Calm-Under-Fire Mini Rehearsal

Short, high-pressure Q&A prep.

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Traction Snapshot Template

Pre-revenue traction proof.

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Onboarding & Retention

For SaaS and digital product teams focused on growth and user retention.

Onboarding Fix Checklist

Identify friction, patch leaks.

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Activation Funnel Map

Map drop-off, build retention.

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Sticky UX Copywriting Guide

Action-driving copy, first 5 minutes.

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508 Compliance Website Checklist

Ensure your websites and PDFs meet Section 508 standards.

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MVP Product Success Pathway

Step-by-step resources for founders, product owners, and designers bringing new products to life.

Product Documentation Template

A documentation guide designed for product owners, PMs, designers, and developers.

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Industry Analysis Workbook & Template

A structured workbook for analyzing market trends, competition, and industry dynamics to inform strategic decisions.

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User Persona Workbook & Template

A template for developing detailed user personas, helping design teams understand and empathize with target users.

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MVP Features Workbook & Template

A practical guide for defining and prioritizing the minimum viable product (MVP) features to achieve product-market fit efficiently.

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User Research Plan

A template for conducting user research, gathering insights, and validating product assumptions.

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User Flow Playbook

A playbook for mapping out user flows to ensure seamless and intuitive user experiences.

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Prototype Playbook

A guide for creating and testing prototypes, facilitating iterative design and user feedback.

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Product Designer Playbook

A comprehensive resource for product designers, covering best practices, tools, and methodologies for effective design.

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Briefs & Branding Strategy

For small businesses and startups who need clarity in brand and product direction.

App & Website Intake Form Bundle

Streamline your discovery calls with this ready-to-use intake form for web and app projects.

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Design Brief Templates

Gather the info you need to start a project with ease. Download this template to help you align project goals with business expectations.

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Barebones Branding Foundations Workshop

Create a compelling brand identity that resonates with your audience without over-investing upfront.

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Brand Guidelines Template

A mix of a template and a few DIY worksheets to help early-stage teams with brand clarity, team alignment, and long-term vision.

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Powerful AI Prompts

For founders, PMs, and designers who want ready-to-use prompts to accelerate research, UX copy, and product ideas.

6-Post Website Launch AI Prompt

A done-for-you 6-post structure designed to introduce your brand, build trust, and drive traffic.

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AI Prompt for Effective Market Segmentation

Identify and speak to your most aligned customer groups—without the guesswork.

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Analyze Data Using AI

A prompt to turn messy research or survey results into clear, actionable insights.

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AI Prompt to Create An Accurate User Profile

Generate realistic, research-backed user personas in seconds.

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Product Designers - Get Hired with Confidence

Templates and tools to help you prep smarter, stand out in interviews, and land your next role in tech or design.

Tech Resume - Template

Streamline your discovery calls with this ready-to-use intake form for web and app projects.

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Interview Practice Questions R1

A starter set of real-world questions designed to help you prep for product and UX interviews

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Interview Practice Questions R2 (Product Design Focused)

Dig deeper with strategic questions and situational prompts that test your ability to think like a product designer.

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Follow Up Interview Examples

Professional follow-up email templates to help you stay top of mind after the interview and reinforce your value.

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Networking and Outreach Templates

Cold and warm message templates crafted for LinkedIn, email, and intros—perfect for growing your career network.

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Case Study - Template

Write case studies that showcase your process, highlight business impact, and help you stand out in interviews or client pitches.

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Design Challenge Walkthrough & Template

Challenge your UI/UX Skills with our design challenge walkthrough template.

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Guides & Templates

Planning & Strategy

MVP Mistakes Field Guide

Roadmap Starter Guide

Rapid Prototyping Playbook

Validation Blueprint

User Feedback Script Pack

Lean Feature Prioritization Grid

Pitching & Investor Readiness

Pitch Flow Framework

Investor Objections Guidebook

Investor Slide Map Checklist

Founders' Script Library

Stage-Specific Response Builder

Trust-Rebuild Script Pack

"Not in Our Thesis" Recovery Formula

Red Flag Detection Matrix

Investor Q&A Prep Sheet

2-Minute Loop Rehearsal

The Calm-Under-Fire Mini Rehearsal

Traction Snapshot Template

Onboarding & Retention

Onboarding Fix Checklist

Activation Funnel Map

Sticky UX Copywriting Guide

508 Compliance Website Checklist

MVP Product Success Pathway

Product Documentation Template

Industry Analysis Workbook & Template

User Persona Workbook & Template

MVP Features Workbook & Template

User Research Plan

User Flow Playbook

Prototype Playbook

Product Designer Playbook

Briefs & Branding Strategy

App & Website Intake Form Bundle

Design Brief Templates

Barebones Branding Foundations Workshop

Brand Guidelines Template

Powerful AI Prompts

6-Post Website Launch AI Prompt

AI Prompt for Effective Market Segmentation

Analyze Data Using AI

AI Prompt to Create An Accurate User Profile

E-Books

How To Design High End Apps & Software

The Best Way To Differentiate your Product From your Competitors

Product Designers - Get Hired with Confidence

Tech Resume - Template

Interview Practice Questions R1

Interview Practice Questions R2 (Product Design Focused)

Follow Up Interview Examples

Networking and Outreach Templates

Case Study - Template

Design Challenge Walkthrough & Template

Push The Boundaries in Digital Innovation in Less Than 5 Mins a Month