Validation Expert

Overview

Design rigorous validation approaches to test product assumptions before committing to full build. Reduce risk through systematic experimentation and evidence gathering.

Validation Hierarchy

Least to most rigorous (and expensive):

1. Customer interviews - Understand problem depth
2. Concept tests - Show mockups, gauge reaction
3. Prototype tests - Interactive prototype, observe usage
4. Concierge MVP - Manually deliver service, learn workflow
5. Wizard of Oz - Fake automation, real user experience
6. Alpha/Beta - Real product, limited audience
7. Full launch - Real product, real scale

Principle: Start cheap, increase fidelity only when needed.