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How to find industry problem as young founder

Recontact • 39 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startup Industry Analysis Problem Solving Market research
  1. Start by finding a common interest field, building hypotheses around it, and validating them. It helps provide direction in problem-solving.
  2. When searching for industry problems, focus on non-core issues that companies face. This approach can lead to valuable insights and potential solutions.
  3. Conduct interviews with a variety of people in the industry, from executives to lower-level employees, to gather a diverse set of perspectives and understand the depth of the problem. It can help in identifying the right problem to tackle.

The Jargonator T-800 Newsletter Entry

The Data Score • 59 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
💼 Business Finance Data Technology Market research Investing
  1. The newsletter offers insights into data-driven decision-making for a range of professionals.
  2. The newsletter includes a section where jargon related to finance, data, and technology is defined in simpler terms.
  3. Top 5 most viewed articles from the Data Score Newsletter offer valuable insights on revenue estimates, alternative data, evaluating data partners, and more.

A Different Approach to Revenue Estimates Leveraging Alternative Data

The Data Score • 138 implied HN points • 24 May 23
💰 Finance Investment Data Analysis Market research Customer Behavior Forecasting
  1. Leveraging alternative data for revenue estimates goes beyond traditional transaction data, focusing on customer acquisition and retention insights.
  2. Applying the customer acquisition funnel framework to alternative data can help identify early trends and potential growth issues in a business.
  3. Monitoring the journey from awareness to loyalty using alternative data sets can offer valuable insights for predicting sustainable revenue growth beyond the short term.
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Would You DEFINITELY Buy A Sequencer That Was...

ASeq Newsletter • 65 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Innovation Electronics Market research Survey Community Building
  1. The post discusses a poll for what people want in a sequencer, without vendors guiding the surveys.
  2. Considerations in the polls include the idea of a sequencer being identical except for one magical different feature from a new vendor.
  3. The poll asks if you would definitely buy the sequencer, potentially changing a planned purchasing decision.

The Paradox of Finding Surprising Insights in Alternative Data

The Data Score • 59 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
💼 Business Data Analysis Investment Financial Markets Market research Risk management
  1. Institutional investors need to find surprising insights in data but also be skeptical of them to ensure accuracy and avoid errors.
  2. When using alternative data to make predictions, it's crucial to verify if the insights answer the right questions and differ from the market consensus.
  3. Digging into the data through various methods like independent validation, error margin assessment, and data integrity checks is essential for investors to ensure the reliability of surprising insights.

Finding Product-Market Fit

Build To Scale • 39 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23
💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurship Product Development Market research Customer Feedback
  1. Being honest about product-market fit is crucial for startups. Make sure people care about what you're building.
  2. Spend time understanding customer pain points early on. Don't assume you know what they need before talking to them.
  3. Listen actively to customers, uncover their real problems, and focus on solutions that address their urgent needs.

6 Dynamic Ways ChatGPT Revolutionizes Product Management 🚀 and 50+ Product management prompts

The Product Channel By Sid Saladi • 37 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Product Management Decision-making Market research Documentation
  1. ChatGPT helps product managers streamline tasks, focus on strategy, and deliver innovative solutions.
  2. ChatGPT provides product managers with AI-generated insights to enhance decision-making.
  3. Integration of ChatGPT in product development process leads to creating innovative solutions and enhanced user experiences.

👋🏼 SaaS companies are getting rid of freemium

Good Better Best • 3 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
💼 Business SaaS Pricing Monetization Market research Community Engagement
  1. SaaS companies are getting rid of freemium plans recently.
  2. Use clear storytelling principles on your pricing page: build for someone, use resonating names, offer clear value propositions, focus on benefits not features, and provide expanding detail.
  3. Consider different strategies for pricing research based on the nature of your product and market.

(Almost) Building Tacklr

Ben’s Growth Musings • 2 HN points • 01 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Technology Market research Consumer behavior
  1. The author attempted to validate an idea for an AI phishing protection product by following a structured process.
  2. The author found technical feasibility but faced challenges with market interest and competition, ultimately leading to scrapping the project.
  3. Key takeaways include the importance of validating riskiest hypotheses and understanding market interest before investing further resources.

Open letter to Boston University business school students

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Market research Restaurant Industry
  1. Entrepreneurship requires a certain level of 'craziness' due to its challenging nature with low success rates.
  2. Market research for business ideas should involve practical testing rather than just theoretical surveys, like setting up a pop-up business.
  3. Observing real-life needs and gaps in services can lead to innovative business ideas, like the need for more dog training services in Boston.

3 Ways To Find Your Consulting Niche Through Market Research

Harmony • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
💼 Business Consulting Market research Startups
  1. Identifying a consulting niche involves focusing on a specific, enjoyable, and potentially profitable market segment.
  2. To find business needs for consulting, interact with businesses, consultants, and utilize consulting platforms.
  3. Building a consulting venture parallels building a product startup, requiring understanding the market, defining a niche, and prospecting for clients.

客户群体不对，做什么都是错的

Yong’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
💼 Business Marketing Market research Customer Feedback Product Development
  1. Identifying and targeting the correct target customer group is crucial for business success.
  2. Understanding customer needs and preferences is essential for delivering value and aligning products/services with the market.
  3. Iterative testing, learning from mistakes, and adapting to customer feedback are key for aligning products/services with the right target customer group.

Future of Transition Finance

Helix • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
💰 Finance Market research Financial Institutions
  1. Market research report on transition finance launched on 23rd Jan 2024 with the participation of asset owners, managers, institutions, corporates, policymakers, and analysts.
  2. Engaged audience used live polling for responses to findings and recommendations.
  3. Subscription access to Helix.Earth platform now available, offering advisory and training services, with successful onboarding of customers.

Three consecutive years of high growth! The 2023 China Cyber Security Operations Market Research Report is released

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Market research
  1. The cybersecurity industry in China has shown significant growth, with enterprises focusing on compliance and the development of security systems.
  2. Security operations are crucial for enterprises to proactively defend against cybersecurity threats and enhance security capabilities.
  3. The demand for enterprise security operations has led to the expansion of the security operations market, offering a variety of products, services, and application scenarios.

Product Management Skills - Articulating fitness risks

Joseph Gefroh • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
💼 Business Product Management Risk management Market research Product Development
  1. Articulate and define risks as a product manager to create value, balancing different factors.
  2. Fitness risk is the risk that your solution won't solve the intended problem effectively.
  3. Address fitness risk early by validating solutions with minimal effort, such as research-based or competitor-based approaches.

My first startup attempt

The Tech Bubble • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 24
💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurship Digital marketing Market research Tech Solutions
  1. When starting a business, focus on solving a real problem for clients instead of letting technology dictate the solution.
  2. Validate your business idea by engaging with potential customers and seeking their feedback early on to avoid wasting time and resources.
  3. Learn from early failures and pivot to new ideas based on real-world feedback to increase chances of success in future startup attempts.