Have an idea but don’t want to waste time—what cheap, fast tests should I run?
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Hey Amit, Start by clearly defining the problem and your target customer. Talk to at least 10–15 real potential users and ask about their pain points, not your solution. Then build the cheapest “MVP” you can—like a landing page, mockup, or even a manual service—to see if they’re willing to pay or commit. If people won’t spend time or money, the idea isn’t validated yet.
Focus on testing your riskiest assumption first—usually whether people actually care about the problem. Use tools like Google Forms, Typeform, or a simple waitlist page to gauge interest. Run small paid ads to that page and track sign‑ups or pre‑orders. If you get traction cheaply, you’ve got signal; if not, pivot or kill the idea early and save time and money.