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title: MVP Validation Checkpoints
type: note
permalink: strategy/mvp-validation-checkpoints
tags:
- strategy
- mvp
- validation
- checkpoints
- decision-gates
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# MVP Validation Checkpoints & Phase 2 Decision Gates

**Reference:** `docs/strategy/MVP_VALIDATION_CHECKPOINTS.md` (full detailed version)

**Purpose:** Track MVP progress and define explicit criteria for Phase 2 feature activation

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## Checkpoint 1: Week 3 (MVP Shipped)

**Go/No-Go Criteria:**
- [ ] Issue #10 complete: Ankle angle fix validated on real video
- [ ] Issue #11 complete: Phase progression tests passing
- [ ] Issue #12 complete: Web UI deployed and publicly accessible
- [ ] Backend responds without errors
- [ ] Frontend displays metrics and exports results
- [ ] Documentation ready for coaches

**Decision:** Go to Checkpoint 2 or fix blockers

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## Checkpoint 2: Week 4-5 (Market Validation)

**Activities:**
- [ ] Recruit 5-10 coaches to test MVP
- [ ] Collect structured feedback (5 key questions)
- [ ] Track: Feature requests, pain points, willingness to pay
- [ ] Monitor MVP stability

**Output:** Feedback data from 5-10 coaches

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## Decision Gate 1: Phase 2 Feature Priority (End Week 5)

### Option A: Real-Time Analysis
**Unblock if:** 3+ coaches say "I need live feedback"
- Timeline: 3-4 weeks
- ROI: 3.2 (market differentiator)

### Option B: Running Gait Analysis
**Unblock if:** 3+ coaches/runners ask for it
- Timeline: 2-3 weeks
- ROI: 3.2 (10x market TAM)

### Option C: API & Integrations
**Unblock if:** 2+ integration partners request API
- Timeline: 2 weeks
- ROI: 4.5 (partnership revenue)

### Option D: Iterate on MVP
**Unblock if:** MVP liked but needs UX improvements
- Timeline: 1-2 weeks
- ROI: Ensures MVP success before expansion

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## Key Success Metrics

✓ MVP Phase Success = 5+ coaches tested + clear feedback consensus + actionable Phase 2 direction

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**See:** `docs/strategy/MVP_VALIDATION_CHECKPOINTS.md` for complete decision framework
