Startups For the Rest of Us

Episode 628 | The 5 PM Pre-Validation Framework

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Oct 4, 2022
Join a solo exploration of the intriguing 5 PM Pre-Validation Framework, designed to evaluate startup ideas. Discover the crucial elements like problem identification, buyer behavior, and pricing models that can make or break a business. Dive into innovative SaaS concepts, such as a unique NPS tool for HR and a clever solution for airport hotel parking. Learn how to assess two potential business ideas and gain insights into successful market validation strategies that drive entrepreneurial success.
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ADVICE

5PM Framework

  • Evaluate startup ideas with the 5PM framework: Problem, Purchaser, Pricing Model, Market, and Product-Founder Fit.
  • Prioritize understanding the problem over the solution.
ADVICE

Problem-Focused Validation

  • Focus on the problem an idea solves, not just the idea itself.
  • Explore different solutions, including non-software options.
ADVICE

Framework Application

  • View the 5PM framework as a work in progress, not a rigid set of rules.
  • Use it to evaluate business ideas with seven-figure ARR potential.
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