How to Validate Your Idea: A Practical Guide in Two Days

💡Focus on the fundamental value your product provides to users, rather than getting caught up in cool features.

📊Gather feedback from potential users by engaging them in discussions and asking them what they would change about their current situation.

🤝Build relationships with local representatives, such as councillors, to get their responses on the topics that matter to your users.

🖥️Simplify the initial feedback loops by manually processing information and contacting users via SMS or email.

📝Get face-to-face feedback from early users to understand if your product provides value and meets their needs.

How long does it take to validate an idea?

—You can validate your idea in just two days by following the steps outlined in this video.

What if my product has many cool features?

—Instead of focusing on all the cool features, prioritize the fundamental value your product provides and validate that first.

How do I gather feedback from potential users?

—Engage with potential users through discussions, surveys, or interviews. Ask them what they would change about their current situation.

Should I involve local representatives in my validation process?

—Yes, involving local representatives, such as councillors, can provide valuable insights and help build a network of support for your product.

Can I validate my idea without writing code?

—Yes, you can simulate your product's core features manually, using tools like paper prototypes or text messages, to test user interest and gather feedback.

00:00Introduction to voXup.co.uk, a social enterprise that helps residents engage with local topics and elected representatives.

00:23The importance of validating your idea before writing code.

00:41Focus on the fundamental value your product provides to users.

01:16Gather feedback from potential users by engaging them in discussions and surveys.

01:39Build relationships with local representatives to get their responses on relevant topics.

02:03Simplify the initial feedback loops by manually processing information and contacting users.

02:27Get face-to-face feedback from early users to understand if your product provides value.

03:13Using scraps of paper, text messages, and real-life interactions for validation.