Strategy
Jan 15, 2024
5 min read
How to Validate Your Startup Idea in 48 Hours
How to Validate Your Startup Idea in 48 Hours
Before you spend weeks building an MVP, you need to validate that people actually want what you're building. Here's how to do it in just 48 hours.
Step 1: Define Your Problem Statement
The biggest mistake founders make is falling in love with their solution before understanding the problem. Start by writing a clear problem statement:
Step 2: Find 10 People With This Problem
You don't need a fancy landing page or a prototype. You need conversations. Find 10 people who might have this problem and talk to them.
Step 3: The Mom Test
Don't ask "Would you use this?" Instead, ask about their past behavior:
Step 4: Pre-sell Before Building
If you've found a real problem, try to get commitments before building:
What's Next?
If you've validated demand, you're ready to build. That's where we come in. We build MVPs in 2 weeks so you can start getting real user feedback.