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validatefirst

Guide users through a three-phase startup validation workflow with Lean Canvas interviews and planning.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#validation#startup#market-research#validation-plan#entrepreneur#lean-canvas#mom-test
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npx skills add https://github.com/dangrahn/agent-skills --skill validatefirst
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: validatefirst
Source: https://github.com/dangrahn/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/validatefirst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dangrahn/agent-skills --skill validatefirst

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Entrepreneurs often struggle to validate a business idea quickly and credibly before committing time and money.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lean Canvas interviews that surface critical risks in 9 sections with guided prompts.
  • AI-powered market research and competitive landscape synthesis with citations.
  • Phase 3 Validation Planning to generate testable hypotheses and low-cost experiments.
  • Output: a structured validation document with evidence and next steps.

Quick Start

Start a new project and begin with the Lean Canvas interview to surface core risks and drive the full three-phase validation workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about validatefirst

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a startup idea before building a product?▼

To validate a startup idea, this Skill automates a three-phase workflow combining Lean Canvas interviews, AI-powered market research, and validation planning to surface risks and generate evidence-backed reports.

What is the best way to run customer interviews using the Mom Test methodology?▼

Running Mom Test interviews is streamlined through guided prompts and templates that help you ask unbiased questions, surface critical risks across nine Lean Canvas sections, and document evidence for startup validation.

How do I create a validation plan with testable hypotheses for my business?▼

Creating a validation plan involves generating testable hypotheses and designing low-cost experiments, which this workflow automates in its final phase to produce a ready-to-share document with clear next steps.

Can I use AI to conduct market research and competitive landscape synthesis for a new venture?▼

Yes, you can use AI-powered market research to synthesize the competitive landscape. The workflow generates research outputs with citations to provide evidence-backed data for your validation plan.

Does this startup validation workflow require any prior market research data to start?▼

No prior market research data is required to start. You begin a new project with a Lean Canvas interview, and the workflow guides you through market research and validation planning to produce the final report.

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