The Lean Startup Canvas

Biological Parallel

Before germination, seeds 'map' their environment: sufficient moisture? Right temperature? Correct light conditions? Phytochrome sensors, thermoreceptors, and water potential create a decision canvas—germinate or wait. The canvas isn't a business plan; it's a sensor array that tests hypotheses (is spring here?) before committing resources. Plants that skip this validation die. The Lean Canvas is biomimicry of germination triggers.