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Value Proposition Canvas

Alexander Osterwalder's 2014 tool matching customer jobs, pains and gains with a product's pain relievers and gain creators.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

The Value Proposition Canvas is Alexander Osterwalder's 2014 tool that matches customer jobs, pains and gains with a product's pain relievers and gain creators. It helps teams design offers around real customer needs and test whether a product fits them. It is often used alongside the Business Model Canvas.