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Startup idea validation interview guide
Generate customer interview questions that test a startup idea before building too much.
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Prompt
Create a customer interview guide to validate this startup idea: {startup_idea}. Target user: {target_user}. Problem area: {problem_area}. Stage: {stage}. Pricing hypothesis: {pricing_hypothesis}. Output opening script, core questions, follow-ups, note-taking template, red flags, and signs of real demand.What this prompt does
- Creates problem-discovery questions and useful follow-ups.
- Flags leading questions to avoid.
- Includes note-taking prompts and red-flag signals.
Tips for this prompt
- Ask about past behavior, not hypothetical future intent.
- Probe willingness to pay carefully without pitching too early.
- Tailor questions to {stage} — idea stage needs different depth than beta.
How to use the prompt
- Describe {startup_idea}, {target_user}, {problem_area}, {stage}, and {pricing_hypothesis}.
- Use the guide for 5-10 interviews before expanding scope.
- Log patterns, not one-off compliments.
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