Product-Market Fit Validation Framework
Systematic PMF testing using Sean Ellis survey, cohort retention curves, and qualitative user signals to validate product-market alignment before scaling.
SupaScore
84Best for
- ▸Validating product-market fit before Series A fundraising using quantitative benchmarks
- ▸Diagnosing why SaaS growth has stalled despite product improvements and feature additions
- ▸Segmenting early users to identify which personas show strongest PMF signals for focus
- ▸Building retention cohort analysis to distinguish temporary engagement from sustainable PMF
- ▸Designing Sean Ellis survey methodology for low-frequency B2B products with modified thresholds
What you'll get
- ●Quantitative PMF scorecard with Sean Ellis survey results, retention curve interpretation, and segment-specific recommendations for product focus
- ●Multi-dimensional PMF assessment combining survey data, cohort retention analysis, and qualitative user insights with scaling timeline
- ●User persona prioritization matrix based on PMF signals, retention patterns, and Jobs-to-be-Done analysis with actionable next steps
Not designed for ↓
- ×Creating marketing campaigns or growth tactics before PMF is validated
- ×Building detailed financial models or fundraising pitch decks
- ×Conducting broad market research or competitive landscape analysis
- ×Designing product features or technical architecture decisions
Product usage data, user feedback, business model details, and current growth metrics to assess PMF maturity systematically.
Structured PMF assessment with retention curve analysis, Sean Ellis survey results, user segmentation insights, and scaling readiness recommendations.
Evidence Policy
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Research Foundation: 8 sources (3 industry frameworks, 4 expert knowledge, 1 books)
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Pre-Scale PMF Validation
Complete PMF assessment workflow from data setup through validation to scaling strategy for startups approaching Series A
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