Stage 01

Idea

Turn a possibility into a clear, testable business idea.

A strong idea is not a clever feature. It is a specific problem, experienced by a recognizable group of people, with a believable reason to act now.

The question to answer

Is this a problem worth solving?

Evidence that earns the next step

  • You can describe one primary customer without saying “everyone.”
  • The problem happens often enough or hurts enough to deserve attention.
  • People already spend time, money, or effort on imperfect alternatives.

Your next three moves

  1. 01Write the one-sentence problem
  2. 02Name the first customer
  3. 03List current alternatives
Watch for this

Do not confuse personal excitement with customer demand.

You do not graduate from a stage by finishing a checklist.

Move when the evidence changes.

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