Prompt

# 5-Step Lean Startup Launch Chain

## Step 1: Problem Validation
**Input:** Startup idea
**Task:** Validate problem existence
**Output:** Validated problem

## Step 2: MVP Development
**Input:** Validated problem
**Task:** Build minimum viable product
**Output:** MVP

## Step 3: Customer Testing
**Input:** MVP
**Task:** Test with early customers
**Output:** Customer feedback

## Step 4: Pivot or Persevere
**Input:** Customer feedback
**Task:** Decide to pivot or persevere
**Output:** Strategic direction

## Step 5: Scale or Iterate
**Input:** Strategic direction
**Task:** Scale successful model or iterate
**Output:** Growth strategy

**Final Output:** Validated startup with growth path