SESSION 1: KICKOFF & NICHE VALIDATION
Duration: 90 minutes
Format: Video call (Zoom/Google Meet)
Preparation: Complete the Niche Discovery Test before this session
AGENDA
0:00 – 0:10 | Welcome & Context Setting
- Quick introductions (if first meeting)
- Confirm goals for the Sprint
- Review the Venture Profile from your Niche Test
- Set expectations for the 4-week journey
0:10 – 0:35 | Niche Deep Dive
- Explore your domain expertise in detail
- Identify specific pain points worth solving
- Discuss target audience and their behaviour
- Competitive landscape quick scan
- Validate or refine the core value proposition
0:35 – 0:55 | Solution Architecture
- Map the user journey (from problem to solution)
- Identify where AI adds the most value
- Sketch the core features (in scope / out of scope)
- Discuss technical approach at a high level
- Address any feasibility concerns
0:55 – 1:20 | Build Spec Drafting
- Begin drafting the Build Spec together
- Define success criteria (how we know it’s done)
- Create acceptance tests
- Confirm timeline and milestones
- Note any open questions for research
1:20 – 1:30 | Wrap-Up & Next Steps
- Summarise key decisions
- Assign action items (both parties)
- Schedule Session 2
- Quick Q&A
DELIVERABLES FROM SESSION 1
- Validated niche and value proposition
- Draft Build Spec (to be finalised within 48 hours)
- Clear success criteria and acceptance tests
- Confirmed 4-week timeline
- Action items for both parties before Session 2
BEFORE THE SESSION
Please ensure you have:
- Completed the Niche Discovery Test and reviewed your Venture Profile
- Set up your AI Platform Pro account (we'll walk through it if needed)
- Prepared any examples or materials related to your domain
- A quiet space with stable internet for the 90-minute call
- Any questions written down so we don’t forget them
Note: This agenda is a guide. We adapt based on your specific needs and the natural flow of conversation. The goal is always to leave Session 1 with absolute clarity on what we’re building and why.