Sprint Zero
Rapidly validate your idea, define requirements, and create a roadmap before committing to full development. De-risk your project in just 2-4 weeks.
What is Sprint Zero?
Sprint Zero is a focused engagement designed to validate your product idea, align stakeholders, and create a clear roadmap before investing in full development. In 2-4 weeks, we help you answer the critical questions that will make or break your project.
The Sprint Zero Process
A structured approach to validating and planning your product
Week 1: Discovery
Stakeholder interviews, competitive analysis, user research, and technical feasibility assessment.
Week 2: Design & Spec
User flows, wireframes, data models, and technical architecture decisions.
Week 3-4: Planning
Feature prioritization, roadmap creation, cost estimation, and team recommendations.
What You Get
Comprehensive documentation and artifacts to guide your development
📄 Product Requirements Document
- • User personas and journey maps
- • Feature specifications and user stories
- • Success metrics and KPIs
- • Assumptions and risks documented
🎨 Design Artifacts
- • User flow diagrams
- • Wireframes for key screens
- • Interactive prototype (optional)
- • Design system guidelines
⚙️ Technical Architecture
- • Technology stack recommendations
- • Data model and API design
- • Infrastructure and deployment plan
- • Third-party integration specifications
🗺️ Project Roadmap
- • Phased development plan (MVP, V1, V2)
- • Timeline and milestone estimates
- • Budget and resource requirements
- • Go-to-market strategy outline
Who Benefits from Sprint Zero?
Sprint Zero is perfect for organizations that need clarity before committing to development
First-Time Founders
Validate your idea and understand what it will take to build your MVP.
Established Companies
Explore new product opportunities with minimal risk and maximum clarity.
Teams in Conflict
Align stakeholders and create a shared vision before development begins.
Investment
Sprint Zero engagements typically range from $15,000 - $40,000 depending on scope and complexity. This investment saves months of development time and significantly reduces the risk of building the wrong product.
Plus, if you proceed with development at Tanooki Labs, we'll apply 50% of your Sprint Zero cost toward the first sprint.
Ready to validate your idea?
Let's schedule a call to discuss whether Sprint Zero is right for your project.