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How to Validate a Startup Idea While Still Employed
The 5-stage validation framework for testing your idea before quitting.
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The 5-Stage Validation Framework
- Problem Validation (Weeks 1-2)
- Customer Validation (Weeks 2-5)
- Solution Validation (Weeks 5-7)
- Willingness-to-Pay Validation (Weeks 7-9)
- Commitment Validation (Weeks 9-12)