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Practical working label — agree its meaning within your project
The Founder Test is a checklist of interview prompts designed to verify assumptions about a problem, target audience, and value proposition. It guides consistent data collection across early conversations.
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When to use founder test
Deploy it when you need comparable feedback before building a minimum viable product.
A practical example of founder test
For example, a founder asks three users about their biggest workflow pain, how they currently solve it, and willingness to pay for a new tool.
How it applies to Ideoreto
Use this reference when preparing a project introduction or explaining your work on Ideoreto. Registration does not guarantee work, collaborators or funding.
Key takeaways
- Confirm the interview guide includes at least one problem‑validation question.
- Verify notes from each interview are logged in the same spreadsheet.
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