Word bank: clues · people · problem · reachable

1. Start with a , not a product.
2. Frequent, painful, already patched, .
3. Workarounds are proof care.
4. Complaints are .

1. 1. Which is a problem rather than an idea?

   • A. "I want to start a clothing brand."
   • B. "Students waste 20 minutes every lunch waiting in line."
   • C. "Apps are a good business."
   • D. "I should make something with AI."

2. You find that people already use awkward workarounds for a problem, like spreadsheets or asking friends.

   2. What does that suggest?

   • A. The problem is solved, so move on.
   • B. People care enough to put in effort — a sign the problem is real.
   • C. Nobody would ever pay for a solution.
   • D. You should copy the spreadsheet.

3. 3. A problem that happens once every few years is usually a stronger business opportunity than one that happens weekly.

   True/False

1. 1. Rewrite the idea “an app for students” as a specific problem statement.

2. 2. Which test does this fail: “People who own left-handed pogo sticks can't find repair shops”?

1. 1. What's a problem you or your friends deal with every week?

2. 2. Why do you think so many people start with an idea instead of a problem?