Launchpad Sprint

Free MVP Planning Session for Startup Founders

Not sure where to start with your software idea? Book a free 1–2 hour session with one of Shape’s experienced product thinkers. We’ll help you clarify your idea, define the MVP scope, and map out a clear roadmap — so you can move forward with confidence. Usually £500, completely free for new clients.

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The Problem

Any of these sound familiar?

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Founders need confidence before investing

Early decisions carry high impact, and poor planning can burn budget before real validation happens.

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Technical direction is unclear

Uncertainty around architecture and tooling leads to costly rework and avoidable delivery risk later.

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MVP features are not prioritised

Trying to include everything in version one increases cost, delays launch, and weakens product focus.

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The idea feels too broad to start

Without clear scope, teams lose time debating priorities and struggle to define what to build first.

Service Overview

Everything you need, under one roof

Launchpad Sprint is a structured planning session that turns early ideas into a clear MVP scope, roadmap, and delivery plan.

What it is

A free strategy sprint to define your MVP, priorities, and technical direction.

Who it's for

Startup founders and teams who need clarity before investing in development.

What you get

A focused roadmap, prioritised feature list, and practical next-step recommendations.

Why choose Shape

Shape brings product and engineering experience to remove ambiguity and accelerate confident decisions.

The Benefits

Why this service is right for you

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Actionable next steps you can execute immediately

You get concrete recommendations that help your team move forward with speed and confidence.

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Reduced delivery risk before build begins

Early technical and product alignment prevents expensive missteps and supports smoother delivery.

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Prioritised roadmap aligned to outcomes

Feature priorities are mapped to user value and business goals for more effective execution.

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Clear MVP scope in one focused session

You leave with practical clarity on what to build now, later, and not at all.

Prefer to share your project first?

Complete a short project brief and the team will follow up with the right next step.

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The entire process, from Shape reaching out, to me leaving them with my broken AI generated code, a broken heart and one hell of a vision has been both comforting and exciting.

- Harriet, Orlune

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Use this one-hour session to clarify scope, priorities, and the best route to MVP.

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No obligation. No hard sell. No commitment. Just clarity.

Frequently asked questions

What types of businesses do you typically work with?

We typically work with SMEs and niche businesses that need custom software to solve complex problems and scale efficiently.

How do I start a software development project with Shape?

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We begin with a discovery session to understand your goals, challenges, and users. From there, we propose a tailored plan and timeline before kicking off the design and development phases.

Free MVP Planning Session for Founders

Launchpad Sprint helps founders and early-stage teams define a clear software roadmap before investing in full product development.

What this service includes

MVP scoping and feature prioritisation
User and business goal alignment
Technical direction and platform recommendations
A clear next-step plan for design and development

Why businesses choose Launchpad Sprint

Reduces wasted budget on low-value features
Creates clarity around what to build first
Speeds up decision-making for founders
Improves confidence before development begins

This service is best for startup teams that need practical product strategy and MVP planning support to move from idea to execution.