Founder Idea Fit (LeanConf 2013)

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Founder Idea Fit @startuprob Monday, October 28, 13

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The lean startup movement has given us a lot of great tools on how to validate an idea, but what makes a good idea? Is a good idea for you a good idea for me?

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- != Ideas vs Execution

- != Lightbulb Ideas (Forward Labs)

- Personalization

- Tactics don’t work without a strategy

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Why do I want to build

startups?

How do I work?

What should I build?

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Avoid status quo bias.

Ask Why.

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- Perfect Day

- Obituary

- Tim Ferriss’ Dreamline

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How do I work?

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- Innovator’s DNA

- Effectuation

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What should I build?

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• If there was a 0% chance of failure, what would you build?

• Imagine the world 10 years from now

• Create your perfect world

• Keep a “It sucks when...” list

• Find problems, not solutions

• Force yourself to come up with 5 ideas per day for a month

• Make stuff around you better, cheaper or faster

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Why do I want to build

startups?

How do I work?

What should I build?

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Thanks

@startuprobwww.MakersAcademy.com

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