MVP Tech Stack Worksheet
Product Roadmaps
Pre-Seed
KEY OUTCOMES
A lean, strategic MVP tech stack plan that allows founders to build quickly, test efficiently, and avoid costly development mistakes.
CREATED BY
Kendra Garagan
Founder
@
Kenergy
1-3 HOURS
TO COMPLETE
THE OVERVIEW
This worksheet helps founders map out the essential tools and technologies needed to build and launch an MVP efficiently. It includes recommendations for no-code, low-code, and AI-powered tools to help founders move from idea to execution without technical bottlenecks.
WHAT PROBLEM IT SOLVES
Many founders, especially non-technical ones, struggle with choosing the right tech stack for their MVP—leading to costly mistakes, bloated development, or unnecessary complexity. Without a structured approach, startups risk spending months building instead of launching quickly. This template provides a lean and scrappy approach to selecting a tech stack that balances speed, cost, and scalability.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Core MVP Feature Mapping: A framework to identify the minimum required functionality Tech Stack Selection Guide: Recommended no-code, low-code, and AI-powered tools for building fast Operational Tech Stack: Tools for marketing, sales, customer support, and automation Integration & Scalability Plan: Ensuring that early choices do not create long-term constraints Budget & Cost Tracking: A guide to keeping MVP development lean and cost-efficient
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Be clear on what your MVP absolutely needs versus what can be added later. The best MVPs are simple, focused, and designed for fast validation.
IDEAL FOR
Non-technical founders looking to build an MVP without hiring a development team Startups needing a structured approach to selecting their first tech stack Founders prioritizing lean, fast, and scrappy development to test market demand
THE BENEFITS
Helps founders choose the simplest and most cost-effective tech stack Provides a structured approach to defining core product needs Reduces the risk of overbuilding or choosing the wrong tools Speeds up MVP development with AI-powered and no-code solutions
CREATOR TIP
Do not build from scratch if you do not have to—leverage no-code, AI, and automation tools.
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