Agile Execution Framework: How to Run a 4-Week Sprint for AI Products
The "Waterfalls" are dry. In 2026, if you spend 6 months building a product before you ship, you are launching into a market that no longer exists.
The AI landscape changes every Tuesday. OpenAI drops a model, Anthropic drops a feature, and your entire "roadmap" is obsolete.
The only way to survive is Speed.
You need an Agile Execution Framework designed for the AI era. You need to move from "Idea" to "MVP" to "Revenue" in 4 weeks.
This guide breaks down the exact sprint schedule we use inside the Builders Lab.
Week 1: The "Paper" Prototype (Validation)
Do not write code in Week 1. Week 1 is for Validation. * Goal: Get 10 people to say "I would pay for that." * The Tactic: Create a landing page (using Framer or Carrd) and a "Fake Door" checkout. Run $50 of ads or DM 50 prospects. * The Metric: Click-through rate (CTR) and Email Signups. If nobody clicks, do not build it.
Week 2: The "No-Code" Build (MVP)
Do not hire a developer in Week 2. Week 2 is for Function. * Goal: Build the core feature using no-code tools. * The Stack: * Bubble or Softr for the frontend. * Make.com for the logic. * OpenAI API for the intelligence. * The Metric: Can a user input X and get Y output?
Week 3: The "Beta" Launch (Feedback)
Week 3 is for Breaking Things. * Goal: Onboard your first 10 users (from Week 1). * The Tactic: Manual onboarding. Zoom calls. Watch them use the app. * The Metric: Retention. Do they come back on Day 2?
Week 4: The "Scale" or "Kill" Decision
Week 4 is for Hard Truths. * Goal: Decide if this is a business or a hobby. * The Decision Matrix: * Did 10% of users convert to paid? -> SCALE. * Did users complain about bugs but keep using it? -> FIX. * Did users churn and never come back? -> KILL.
Why Sprints Save You Money
Most founders spend $10,000 building a product nobody wants. This framework forces you to fail cheap. You spend $50 and 4 weeks to learn what used to cost $10k and 6 months.
Conclusion: Ship It
Perfection is procrastination. The market rewards shipping. Take your idea. Run the 4-week sprint. And let the market vote with their wallets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What if I can't code?
That's why Week 2 focuses on "No-Code." Tools like Bubble and Zapier allow you to build functional software without writing a single line of Python.
How do I find the first 10 users?
Go where the pain is. If you are building a tool for realtors, go to Facebook Groups for realtors. DM them. Offer to solve their problem for free in exchange for feedback.
Should I form an LLC before Week 1?
No. Do not spend money on legal fees until you have revenue. Validate first. Incorporate later.
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