journey
The Solo Founder Journey
You don't need to know everything. You need to know what to do next. This skill tells you where you are and what skill to use.
Where Are You?
Find your current stage. Start there — don't skip ahead.
Stage 1: "I have an idea"
You know a problem exists in your field. You haven't validated whether anyone else cares enough to pay.
Do this:
- translate — Turn your professional pain into a clear problem statement
- validate — Test whether other people have this pain and will pay to fix it
Time: 1-2 weeks. Cost: $0-200.
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