Back to glossaryStartup & VentureValidation Map
Practical working label — agree its meaning within your project
A Validation Map is a diagram that plots core hypotheses, the experiments designed to test them, and the dependencies among those tests. It helps teams prioritize experiments that unlock later validation steps.
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When to use validation map
Create when multiple inter‑related assumptions risk being tested in an inefficient order.
A practical example of validation map
The map shows that confirming user willingness to pay unlocks a subsequent test of pricing tiers, which in turn informs the revenue model experiment.
How it applies to Ideoreto
Use this reference when preparing a project introduction or explaining your work on Ideoreto. Registration does not guarantee work, collaborators or funding.
Key takeaways
- Identify each hypothesis and its supporting experiment.
- Draw arrows showing which experiments rely on prior validated insights.
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