CoBuild Problem to Proof Validation Assessment

Section 1

Founder Information

Full Name Email Address LinkedIn URL

Section 2 · 25 points

Problem Definition

What problem are you trying to solve? Who experiences this problem? Please specify who experiences this problem.

How clearly can you define your target customer? Anyone Broad group of people Specific customer segment Clearly defined customer profile

How often does this problem occur? Rarely Monthly Weekly Daily

If this problem is not solved, what happens? Minor inconvenience Frustration Lost time Lost money Operational risk Significant business or personal impact

Is this problem a must-solve or nice-to-have? Nice-to-have Somewhat important Important Must solve

Section 3 · 25 points

Customer Evidence

How many people experiencing this problem have you spoken to? 0 1-5 6-10 11-20 20+

What did you learn from those conversations?

Can you identify at least 10 people experiencing this problem today? No Not sure Yes

How confident are you that this problem is real? 1 = Assumption 2 3 4 5 = Strong evidence

Section 4 · 20 points

Existing Behaviour

How are people solving this problem today?

Are people currently spending money to solve this problem? No Not sure Some are Most are

Are people investing significant time or effort solving this problem? No A little Moderate effort Significant effort

Why are current solutions not good enough?

Section 5 · 15 points

Demand Signals

What is the strongest evidence people want a better solution? No evidence yet Verbal interest Asked to try a solution Joined a waitlist Agreed to pilot Offered introductions Offered data access Offered payment

Have people proactively followed up with you about this problem? No Once A few times Frequently

If a solution existed today, how likely are customers to try it? Unlikely Maybe Likely Very likely

Section 6 · 15 points

Founder Commitment

Why are you the right person to solve this problem? I have personally experienced this problem I have relevant industry experience I already have access to target customers I have a strong network in this market I have built or launched something similar before I have the technical ability to help build it I can sell or distribute the solution I have a unique insight others may not see

How much time can you realistically commit each week? Less than 5 hours 5-10 hours 10-20 hours 20+ hours

If selected, what contribution would you be comfortable making to demonstrate commitment and help us build this venture together? Under £10K £10K Above £10K

What exact amount would you be comfortable contributing?

Can you make a decision within 48 hours? No Yes

How did you hear about us? LinkedIn Instagram Google Friend or colleague Event or workshop Newsletter Other

Please tell us how you heard about us.

Is this a problem worth building around?