Zero to $1
Build your SaaS from zero to first dollar with an AI agent co-founder
Tired of building products nobody wants?
AI agent co-founder
ShortMVP offers a battle-tested 8-phase journey from problem discovery to first revenue, powered by AI agents that research, validate, and summarize to help you move faster with less guesswork.
How it works
Automated 8-phase flow by AI, super short
Phase 0
1-2 daysFounder & Problem Thesis
To confirm “why you, why now” and align the problem with your unfair advantage.
Phase 1
3-5 daysProblem Discovery & Market Sizing
To verify the pain is real, urgent, sizable, and tied to buyers with budget.
Phase 2
5-7 daysOffer & Demand Validation
To test whether the promise resonates and people show intent/willingness to pay before building.
Phase 3
2-3 daysMVP Scope & Technical Spike
To reduce delivery risk and define the smallest end-to-end slice you can actually ship fast.
Phase 4
7-14 daysThin-Slice MVP
To let users experience core value quickly and see real engagement, not opinions.
Phase 5
5-10 daysFounder-Led Sales & Early Acquisition
To prove you can find ICPs, run effective conversations, and close the first real dollars.
Phase 6
7-14 daysMonetization & Onboarding Optimization
To convert triers into payers with the right pricing/packaging and a smooth first-run experience.
Phase 7
2-4 weeksRetention & Toward PMF
To validate stickiness, expansion, and referrals. clear signals of Product-Market Fit.
Phase 8
2-4 weeksMonetization & Onboarding Optimization
To turn PMF into repeatable, compounding growth and prepare ops/systems to scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Automated 8-phase flow by AI, super short