How to validate your startup idea

" You want to look for a burning pain that’s so bad, customers will literally try anything to solve it."

As a seed-stage investor at First Round Capital, I get to meet a lot of founders who are exploring and validating their ideas. It’s an exciting time for them and, as a former founder myself, I relate to the thrill and anxiety of just getting started. You believe you’re onto something and feel ready to bring your idea to life, but there’s also a lot... See more

How do I pick an idea and validate it?Based on my research, there are three common ways to come up with an idea:Market first: Start with a market or space that interests you, then look for a specific problem.Experience ripe for improvement: Look for areas where you believe there should be a better consumer experience than what currently exists, and... See more