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The Ultimate MVP Validation Strategy

How to validate your startup idea before writing a single line of code

Validation First

90% of startups fail because they build something nobody wants. Don't be part of that statistic.

The 3-Phase Validation Framework

Phase 1: Problem Validation (Week 1-2)

Confirm the problem exists and is worth solving:

  • Interview 20+ potential customers
  • Join communities where your target users hang out
  • Research existing solutions and their shortcomings
  • Quantify the cost of the problem

Phase 2: Solution Validation (Week 3-4)

Test if your solution resonates:

  • Create mockups or a clickable prototype
  • Run solution interviews with the same people
  • Collect pre-orders or letters of intent
  • Build a landing page and measure interest

Phase 3: Market Validation (Week 5-6)

Verify there's a viable market:

  • Run paid ads to test demand ($100-500 budget)
  • Calculate customer acquisition cost
  • Validate pricing through A/B tests
  • Assess market size and growth potential

Validation Metrics That Matter

Green Flags ✅

  • 40%+ say they'd "definitely buy"
  • 10%+ conversion on landing page
  • Users asking when they can buy
  • CAC < 3x first month revenue

Red Flags 🚫

  • "Nice to have" feedback
  • <2% landing page conversion
  • No one willing to pre-pay
  • CAC > customer lifetime value

The No-Code MVP Toolkit

Tools to validate without coding:

  • Landing Pages: Carrd, Webflow, or Framer
  • Prototypes: Figma, Bubble, or Glide
  • Forms & Surveys: Typeform or Tally
  • Payments: Gumroad or Stripe Payment Links
  • Analytics: Google Analytics + Hotjar

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