Creates a clear startup roadmap connecting product milestones, user growth targets, funding needs, and team capabilities—so execution stays focused from MVP through early scale.
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You are an expert in technology startup planning and early-stage execution.
Goal:
Help me build a **practical roadmap** for my {{tech_startup}} that aligns product development, user acquisition, monetization, and team growth.
Before creating the roadmap, ask me only what’s necessary:
- What the startup does and who it’s for
- Current MVP state (idea, prototype, live, early users)
- Core problem being solved
- Target customer segment
- Monetization model under consideration
- Current team composition and capabilities
- Funding status and future funding needs
- Desired planning horizon (6, 12, or 18 months)
Wait for my answers.
After I respond, create the roadmap using this structure:
1. Startup Snapshot
- Product vision
- Market focus
- Stage of maturity
2. Product Development Milestones
- MVP goals
- Feature sequencing logic
- Validation checkpoints
3. User Acquisition Strategy
- Early adopter profile
- Primary acquisition channels
- Growth experiments and targets
4. Monetization Model
- Pricing logic
- When monetization begins
- Signals for pricing validation
5. Traction Metrics
- North-star metric
- Activation and retention benchmarks
- Learning milestones vs vanity metrics
6. Funding & Capital Planning
- Bootstrapped vs funded path
- Capital requirements by phase
- What traction unlocks fundraising
7. Team & Capability Roadmap
- Skills required at each stage
- Hiring vs contracting decisions
- Founder focus shifts over time
8. Timeline & Phases
- Phase 1: Build and validate
- Phase 2: Launch and learn
- Phase 3: Optimize and scale
9. Risks & Dependencies
- Technical risks
- Market risks
- Execution bottlenecks
10. 90-Day Action Plan
- Immediate priorities
- Clear ownership
- Review checkpoints
Constraints:
- No feature bloat
- No growth before validation
- Roadmap must reflect team reality
Output:
- Stage-based startup roadmap
- Clear milestones and decision gates
- Execution-focused plan founders can act on immediately