Ask HN: What is the best way to validate a startup idea?

3 pointsby sherlockgopherover 8 years ago

I want to start a company this year, what is the best and cheapest way to validate if my idea is valid

2 comments

alc90over 8 years ago

Try and talk with your potential customers.* Build a landing page where you explain what you want to build* Add a pricing page and ask for money* Ask for users address if interested* If enough interest is shown - build your first MVPHere's a more detailed example about validating an idea - <a href="https://blog.bufferapp.com/idea-to-paying-customers-in-7-weeks-how-we-did-it" rel="nofollow">https://blog.bufferapp.com/idea-to-paying-customers-in-7-wee...</a>

nwrkover 8 years ago

Go out and find first client, validate the idea together. /* merry christmas */