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Startup Idea Validator

12 questions across four dimensions: problem, market, solution, and founder fit. Answer honestly and get a score that tells you where your idea is strong — and where it isn't.

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Problem

3 questions
Do you personally experience this problem?
Can you name 10 real people who have this problem right now?
Are people already spending time or money trying to solve this problem?

Market

3 questions
Is the addressable market large enough to support a $1M+ business?
Do you know specifically who your first 100 customers are?
Is there an existing budget already being spent in this category?

Solution

3 questions
Is your solution meaningfully better than what people do today?
Can you explain what you're building in one clear sentence?
Could you ship a basic working version in under 3 months?

Founder fit

3 questions
Do you have relevant domain expertise or close access to it?
Do you have a network that gives you direct access to your target customers?
Are you genuinely willing to work on this problem for 3–5 years?

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