A startup is in constant search of a profitable, scalable business model.
It's about testing your assumptions as quickly and economically as possible.
There are three main things to test:
- Problem/solution fit
- Product/market fit
- Business model fit
The Hollywood model is a good way for startups. Every movie is a startup. There are four phases of Hollywood movie-making: DEVELOPMENT => PRE-PRODUCTION => PRODUCTION => POST-PRODUCTION. Making a movie is like starting a startup:
- Assume you have a good story the audience will like.
- Design and make the movie.
- Sell the movie.