Value proposition canvas
1. Persona
Fill in the name of your persona. Which customer segment do you have in mind for this 
proposition?
2. Job-to-be-done
What are the jobs your customer is trying to get done in work or life? These could be both 
functional and social. What basic needs do your customers have (emotional and/or 
personal)?
3. Gains
What would make your customer happy? What outcomes does he or she expect and what 
would exceed their expectations? Think of the social benefits, functional, and financial 
gains.
4. Pains
What is annoying or troubling your customer? What is preventing him or her from getting 
the job done? What basic What is hindering your customer’s activities?
5. Gain creators
What can you offer your customers to help them fulfill the gains? Be concrete (in quantity 
and quality)!
6. Pain relievers
How can you help your customer relieve his pains? Be explicit about how they can help.
7. Products and services
What are the products and services you can offer your customer so he can get his job done? 
How is it not a silver bullet?