From Prototype to Proof: Finding Evidence of User DemandFrom Prototype to Proof: Finding Evidence of User Demand
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You built a working prototype in 2 days. That's a real achievement ... and you should be proud of it. Now comes the part that's hard to see from inside the excitement. A working demo shows that something can be built. It can't yet show that people need it. This happens to smart founders all the time, because building feels like progress. So what does real evidence look like? -> A user who changed how they work -> Someone who paid -> Someone who came back in week 2 Any one of these tells you more than a polished demo. Looking for it protects what you've worked hardest for: -> Your months -> Your budget -> Your confidence in the idea No evidence yet? That's a normal place to be. Talk to 10 potential users first. It's a short conversation, and what they say will guide what you build. AI made building fast. Deciding what to build is still the hard part, and nobody has to work it out alone. What was the first real sign that someone needed what you built? If you have a prototype and want a second pair of eyes on it, we're happy to take a look. 👏
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