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To decide whether to proceed with an idea, you evaluate its viability by restating the validated problem and checking it against exit criteria. This Lean Startup validation process stamps a formal GO or NO-GO decision with rationale.

Exit criteria in Lean Startup idea validation are predefined benchmarks used to evaluate a validated problem before making a decision. Checking against these criteria allows product managers to consciously stamp a GO or NO-GO decision on an idea's fate.

You evaluate idea viability by restating the validated problem and checking it against your established exit criteria. This Lean Startup process results in a GO or NO-GO stamp directing next steps like building a PoC, pivoting, or dropping the idea.

Yes, a validated problem statement is required before making a product decision. The evaluation process requires user input for problem restatement to effectively check against exit criteria and stamp a GO or NO-GO decision.

After stamping a NO-GO decision, the evaluation process directs you to specific next steps based on your rationale. You will typically either pivot the idea, keep discovering new problems, or drop the idea entirely.