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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Sound Familiar?

"I have a great idea but don’t know where to start"

It’s been in your head for months. You know it could work, but you don’t know what to build first, how much it should cost, or who to trust.

"Everyone I speak to is trying to sell me something"

Friends say build it yourself. Agencies say you need £50k. AI tools promise the world. You need a clear, unbiased perspective from someone who’s done this before.

"I want to validate before I invest"

You want to validate the idea before investing. But every conversation with an agency feels like a sales pitch, not genuine advice.

"I don’t know what an MVP actually looks like"

You’ve heard the term, but you’re not sure what to include, what to leave out, or how to scope something that’s good enough to launch.

Get Clarity on Your Idea — Without the Guesswork

The Launchpad Sprint is a free working session with a senior product engineer. We ask the right questions, pressure-test your idea, and can quickly vibe-code a rough prototype direction with you so you can see what makes sense before spending heavily.

Reality Check on Your Idea

We help you sharpen the core problem, who it is for, and whether now is the right time to build.

What to Build First

You get practical guidance on the smallest useful version to start with, instead of trying to build everything at once.

Prototype Thinking with AI

Where helpful, we can sketch and vibe-code early concepts together so you can quickly explore direction and feasibility.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

We flag typical founder pitfalls around scope, tooling, and delivery so you avoid costly early decisions.

Recommended Next Steps

You leave with clearer direction and sensible next moves, whether you continue with Shape or take the idea forward another way.

Three Simple Steps

01
Book a Time

Pick a time that works for you. The booking takes 30 seconds and there’s nothing to prepare — just bring your idea.

02
We Work Through It Together

In a 1 hour session, we’ll explore your idea, define the MVP scope, map user journeys, and flag risks. You’ll work directly with a senior product thinker.

03
Leave with a Plan

You leave with a clear plan covering scope, priorities, and next steps. No obligation to build with Shape.

Founders Who Started Here

Jason
Founder

“We went from a vague idea to a viisble prototype that highlighted a few areas we had not thought about enough yet”

Ellie
Product Manager

“I shared the prototype with my COO and he is REALLY impressed!”

Ready to Clarify Your Idea?

Book your free Launchpad Sprint and leave with a clear plan for your software product.
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No obligation. No hard sell. No commitment. Just clarity.
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