Means Inventory — Intro to Entrepreneurship

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Effectuation starts with your means — not a goal. Instead of asking "What do I need?" you ask "What do I already have?" This worksheet maps your existing resources and connects them to the simplest version of your venture you can test right now.

Skills, Background & Perspective

Who I Am

List your top 5 skills or areas of expertise — things you can do that most people can't.

What life experiences or backgrounds do you bring that are relevant to this problem?

What perspective do you have that most people don't?

Domain Knowledge

What I Know

What do you know deeply about this problem space — from research, experience, or study?

What insider knowledge do you have that an outsider would have to spend time learning?

Your Network

Who I Know

List 5 people in your network who could help you test, build, or spread your venture.

Who could be your first customer — someone you can call or message today?

The Simplest Version You Can Test

Your MVP

Define your MVP in one sentence: the smallest version of your idea that still delivers real value.

What can you build or test using ONLY what you already have — no new money, no new skills?

What is your "affordable loss" — the most you're willing to spend or risk to test this?