4. Unique Value Proposition (Why Customers Choose You)
What to write: A clear, compelling statement. Use this formula:
“We help [target customers] [solve problem] by [differentiator].”
Example:
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Slack’s UVP: “We help teams communicate faster by replacing email with real-time chat.”
5. Unfair Advantage (Something Competitors Can’t Copy)
What to write: Patents, exclusive partnerships, or deep expertise.
❌ Bad: “Great customer service.” (Too generic)
✅ Good: “Exclusive partnership with Amazon for faster deliveries.”
6. Customer Segments (Who Pays for This?)
What to write: Narrow it down! Avoid: *”Everyone ages 18-65.”*
✅ Better: “Freelancers who bill hourly and struggle with invoicing.”
Lean Canvas Example:
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Facebook’s Early Segment: “Harvard students only.”
7. Channels (How You Reach Customers)
What to write: Free/paid acquisition strategies:
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Organic (SEO, Content Marketing)
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Paid (Facebook Ads, Google Ads)
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Partnerships (Influencers, Affiliates)
Example:
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Dropbox’s Channel: “Referral program (free storage for invites).”
8. Cost Structure (Fixed vs. Variable Costs)
What to write: List major expenses:
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Fixed: Office rent, salaries
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Variable: Ad spend, manufacturing
Example:
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Netflix’s Early Costs: “Server costs, content licensing.”
9. Revenue Streams (How You Make Money)
What to write: Pricing models:
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Subscription (Spotify)
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Freemium (Zoom)
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Marketplace fees (eBay)
Lean Canvas Example:
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LinkedIn’s Revenue: “Premium subscriptions & recruiter licenses.”
Real-World Lean Canvas Examples
1. Dropbox (File Syncing)
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Problem: Files lost between computers.
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Solution: Cloud folder that auto-syncs.
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Key Metric: User signups from referrals.
2. Airbnb (Home Rentals)
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Problem: Expensive hotels, empty spare rooms.
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Solution: Peer-to-peer home rental platform.
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Unfair Advantage: First-mover advantage in trust-based bookings.
Common Lean Canvas Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
❌ Mistake 1: Vague problem statements → Be specific!
❌ Mistake 2: Ignoring validation → Talk to customers first!
❌ Mistake 3: Overcomplicating the solution → Start with an MVP.
Conclusion + Next Steps
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