Before I write a line of code or spend a penny I ask one question.
Is there evidence people are already paying to solve this problem?
Not “would people want this.” Not “does this sound good.” Evidence. Real people. Real money already changing hands.
AI has made it faster than ever to validate an idea before you build it. Reddit threads, reviews, forums. You can map a market in an afternoon now.
What’s the first thing you do when a new idea hits you? Do you build first or validate first?