📃Startup Ideas: 7 Must-Knows + AI vs. Human Showdown.

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I wrote my advice, that you see below.

After I completed it, I went to Open AI, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity with the task of providing the 7 most important considerations when proving out a startup idea.

❎ At the end of this newsletter, let’s vote on who gave the best advice!

First up: me!

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👦 Aron:

So, you have an idea you want to pursue?
Here are the 7 elements you should consider.


Is there a clear need?
You first need to find out if anyone cares about what you are wanting to make. Preferably, before you spend a ton of time and money. Trust me, it’s best to find out NOW and not later.

Go talk to your target audience.
Find them in person, on Twitter, and in groups on Facebook and Reddit. Start talking to them about the problem you want to solve. DO NOT push your idea on them yet.

What is the real problem?
Are they complaining about the same thing you had in mind? Or are you hearing a different set of problems/ideas/solutions pop up?

Mold your idea to fit what they are telling you.
Go where the water is flowing 🙂… Meaning, go with the flow — you’ll have a lot more success if you solve their frustrations as opposed to convincing them your new idea is what they need.

Can you reach this target audience easily?
Was it difficult to get in touch with these people? If so, you might have an uphill battle once you launch. It’s best if you are selling to groups you are already familiar with and where you are plugged in.

Create a simple landing page for sign-ups.
Go to Google Forms (free) or Carrd.co or Bubble.io (not affiliate links) and create the simplest landing page possible. Tell them who you are and what you’re trying to accomplish. Be sure to include a spot to gather email addresses so you can reach out to them when you launch.

Reach out to the audience one more time.
Head back to these groups again and tell them about your landing page. Tell them to please leave their email so you can reach out to them when you build the product. If you are solving a big problem with a motivated buyer base, they’ll gladly hand over their email.

🤖 Chat GPT:

Define the Problem Clearly
Make sure you can articulate the problem you’re solving in one sentence. If it’s not clear, customers won’t understand it, and you won’t know what to focus on.

Identify Your Target Audience
Know exactly who has the problem. Defining your audience helps you focus your solution on people most likely to buy, making your marketing and messaging clearer.

Talk to Potential Customers
Get out there and talk to people who fit your audience. Their feedback will help you validate (or invalidate) your assumptions and refine your solution.

Build a Simple MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
Create a basic version of your solution. It doesn’t need to be perfect—just enough to test if people will use and pay for it.

Test and Iterate
Launch the MVP and measure customer reactions. Gather feedback and make quick adjustments based on what works and what doesn’t.

Evaluate Demand and Pricing
See if people are willing to pay for your solution. If they’re not, figure out why and adjust either the offering or the pricing.

Track Key Metrics
Focus on essential metrics like customer engagement, conversion rates, and customer acquisition costs. These will help you see if there’s real traction and scalability.

🤖 Claude:


Define your problem and solution 
Clearly articulate the problem you're solving and how your idea addresses it. This forces you to focus on the core value proposition and ensures you're not building a solution in search of a problem.

Talk to potential customers 
Conduct interviews with your target audience to validate the problem and your proposed solution. This real-world feedback is invaluable and can help refine your idea or pivot if necessary.

Analyze the competition 
Research existing solutions and competitors. Understand how your idea differs and why customers would choose you. This helps identify your unique selling points and potential market gaps.

Create a basic prototype or MVP 
Develop a minimum viable product to test your core assumptions. This doesn't need to be perfect – it's about getting something tangible in front of users to gather feedback and iterate quickly.

Test your pricing model 
Determine how much customers are willing to pay and if your pricing allows for a sustainable business. This step often reveals whether there's a real market for your idea.

Identify your key metrics
Determine what success looks like for your startup and how you'll measure it. Focus on metrics that truly indicate traction and growth potential, not vanity numbers.

Seek objective feedback 
Present your idea and early results to mentors, advisors, or potential investors. Their outside perspective can help identify blind spots and provide valuable insights on your idea's viability.

🤖 Perplexity:

Define your problem and solution
Clearly articulate the problem you're solving and how your solution addresses it. This is the foundation of your idea - if you can't explain it simply, you might need to refine it.

Identify your target market
Who exactly are you solving this problem for? Be specific about your ideal customer. Understanding your audience is key to tailoring your product and marketing effectively.

Conduct market research
Look at market size, trends, and competitors. This helps you understand the opportunity and how you can differentiate yourself. Use online resources, surveys, and industry reports.

Create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Develop the simplest version of your product that solves the core problem. This allows you to test your idea with real users without overinvesting in features.

Get customer feedback
Put your MVP in front of potential customers. Their feedback is invaluable for refining your product and validating your assumptions. Be open to criticism and willing to iterate.

Analyze your business model
How will you make money? Consider your pricing strategy, costs, and potential revenue streams. Ensure your model is sustainable and scalable.

Test your marketing and sales approach
Try different ways to reach and convert customers. This helps you understand acquisition costs and refine your messaging. Start small and measure results carefully.

🤖 Gemini:

Market Research
Dive deep into your target market. Understand their needs, pain points, and buying behaviors to ensure your idea aligns with their desires.

Competitor Analysis
Assess your competitors' strengths, weaknesses, and market share. Identify gaps in the market that your product or service can fill.

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Create a basic version of your product or service to test its core features and gather feedback from potential customers.

Customer Interviews
Conduct interviews with potential customers to validate your assumptions and gain insights into their preferences and willingness to pay.

Pre-orders or Subscriptions
Gauge customer interest and commitment by offering pre-orders or subscriptions before launching your product.

Landing Page Testing
Create a simple landing page to generate interest and collect email addresses. Analyze website traffic and conversion rates to measure initial demand.

Financial Projections
Develop a financial plan to estimate your startup costs, revenue potential, and profitability. This will help you determine the feasibility of your business.

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