Validation Strategies for Product Developers

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Founder School 101
Michael Sattler
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What you'll learn

How to define a validation hypothesis.

All products solve a problem, but defining exactly what that is - and to whom it applies - takes discipline

How to select and approach prospects

Your hypothesis only applies to certain segments of your market. Finding them is critical.

How to gather valid signal

The way we validate a solution is easily corrupted by bias and wishful thinking. Gotta get rid of that.

How to interpret the results

What your market tells you will determine your next steps: Full speed ahead? Adjust and keep trying? Pivot? What's next?

Why this topic matters

In our enthusiasm and passion, it's tempting for product thinkers to take customer interest for granted and jump straight to building or selling. But it can be cheap and easy to validate your solution before investing time, money, and emotional energy that make it hard to change direction later. But only if you approach the challenge with discipline. Do your homework!

You'll learn from

Michael Sattler

30 year serial entrepreneur and startup advocate

Michael Sattler is a six-time startup founder (one IPO, two sales, and three shutdowns), a fractional executive, advisor, and investor in startups including several innovative AI ventures in the past 18 months. His companies have helped millions of people across the world in the web services, fintech, healthtech, and other industries.

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