Don’t build the wrong thing

Validate your idea before you invest

Define the right MVP

Leave with a clear roadmap

Strategy Session workbook showing a founder roadmap and MVP planning exercises.

Before you build, know what you're building


Product strategy process showing an idea progressing through research to a product roadmap.

Are we solving the right problem?

Some founders jump straight into logos, wireframes or development because building feels like progress.

Unfortunately, that's where many expensive mistakes begin.

A strategy session helps you validate your idea, prioritise your MVP and create a practical roadmap before investing in design or development.

What's inside you blueprint?

Every strategy session blueprint is built around your product. Here's what you'll receive.

Product Opportunity

Know what problem is worth solving

Feature Prioritisation

Focus on what matters most.

Product Roadmap

Move forward with confidence.

MVP Blueprint

Build the right product first.

Competitor Analysis

Spot market opportunities

User Journey

Create an experience people love.

What changes with a strategy session?

Most products don't fail because they're badly built. They fail because they solve the wrong problem.

Without a Blueprint

Build based on assumptions

Try to build everything at once

Waste time and money

Keep changing priorities

Rebuild after launch

With a Blueprint

Validate your idea

Define your MVP

Build with confidence

Save time and money

Know exactly what to build next

Designed for busy founders

This strategy session is designed to fit around your week using questionnaires, Loom, Slack and short focused calls only when they're needed.

Work asynchronously

Short focused feedback

Move at your own pace

Work your way

Choose the format that works best for you.

Flexible collaboration options including Loom, Gmail, Slack, Asana and WhatsApp.

A roadmap you can
actually build from

Founder Roadmap showing a personalised strategy journey from discovery and research through to product planning and next steps.

You'll leave with more than advice.

It's a personalised strategy document created specifically around your product, your goals and your audience.

Inside you'll find practical recommendations, clear priorities and a step-by-step roadmap you can use yourself or hand directly to a designer or developer.

Whether you build it yourself, work with another team or continue working with me, you'll have the clarity and confidence to move your product forward.

Is a strategy session right for you?

Founder Blueprint is designed for founders who want clarity before investing in design or development.

You have an idea but don't know where to start.

You're overwhelmed by feature ideas.

You're unsure what your MVP should include.

You're preparing to build your product.

You want confidence before investing thousands.

You'd rather build it right than rebuild it later.

From idea to roadmap

Share your idea

Complete a short questionnaire, share your notes or send a Loom walkthrough.

Validate the opportunity

Product research, competitor analysis, user research and MVP strategy.

Build with confidence

Know what to build, what to prioritise and what comes next.

Not Ready for a
Strategy Sprint?

Download the free Before You Build workbook to organise your thinking, define your idea and create a stronger foundation before you invest in design or development.

Inside you’ll:

Build with confidence

Shape your solution

Define the real problem

Clarify your idea

Before You Build startup design workbook with practical exercises for turning an early idea into a clearer product plan.

See how I've helped
other founders

Vera AI product interface displayed on a tablet, highlighting a six-month product design partnership.

Supporting Vera’s journey to a $1.5m Seedcamp raise

End-to-end product, website and marketing design from early-stage start-up to funded company.

$1.5m

Raised

Seedcamp

Backed

$2m+

Investment secured by founders I've partnered with.

15+

Helping founders design, launch and grow digital products.

500+

Investment secured by founders I've partnered with.

300+

Five-star feedback from founders, agencies and growing businesses.

FAQs

Do I need more than an idea?

No. The strategy sessions is designed for early-stage founders. Whether you have a rough concept or something you've already started validating, we'll organise your thinking and create a clear plan for what to build next.

Can this be done remotely?

Yes. Everything is completed remotely using questionnaires, shared documents and short calls when needed. You'll receive the same personalised outcome without spending hours in workshops or meetings.

Do I need wireframes or designs first?

No. The strategy session works whether you're starting with an idea, early wireframes or an existing product. I'll review what you already have and help turn it into a clear, practical roadmap.

How long does Founder Blueprint take?

Most projects are completed within 10 business days, depending on how quickly feedback and information are provided.

What happens after strategy session?

You'll receive a personalised strategy document that you can use yourself, hand to another designer or developer, or continue working with me to bring your product to life.

What do I receive?

You'll receive a personalised blueprint containing research, priorities, MVP recommendations, user journeys and a practical roadmap you can confidently build from.