The Nine Lives Framework

Navigate your innovation journey through 9 stages of venture development

Like a cat's nine lives, each stage of innovation brings new challenges, lessons, and opportunities for growth. Discover where you are and what comes next.

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Life 1

Curious Kitten

Idea Stage

Exploring possibilities, asking questions, forming your first ideas

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Life 2

Exploring Cat

Research & Validation

Testing assumptions, gathering data, validating your concept

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Life 3

Hunting Cat

Market Discovery

Finding your target market, identifying real customer needs

Life 4

Pouncing Cat

First Customers

Landing your first deals, learning from early adopters

Life 5

Landing Cat

Product-Market Fit

Finding the perfect balance, customers love what you've built

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Life 6

Running Cat

Growth Phase

Accelerating growth, building your team and processes

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Life 7

Leaping Cat

Scaling

Expanding to new markets, multiplying your impact

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Life 8

Pride Leader

Market Leadership

Dominating your category, setting industry standards

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Life 9

Wise Cat

Exit & Legacy

Planning succession, building lasting impact, sharing wisdom

Overview

Key Activities

    Common Challenges

      Key Metrics

        Moving to the Next Life

        Where Are You on Your Journey?

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