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Dr. Elizabeth Iorns

03/13/14

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to solve a real problem; you should talk to potential users early to ensure that the problem you're addressing is significant for them as well.

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Elizabeth Iorns at Female Founders Conference 2014

@ Y Combinator

Elizabeth Iorns at Female Founders Conference 2014

03/13/14

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You should be able to clearly articulate the problem your idea is solving in one sentence and verify that it's a problem others also face by talking to potential users.

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