Do you doubt your startup ideas?

I think my startup building AI for crisis decision making has started to doubt me. He just suggested I hire a more experienced founder.

Most of the time. But little things like a positive customer shoutout or testimonials might help to stay focused.

I've doubts about all my ideas, still trying to validate them...

Certainly! Very often, but this is a necessary process for development, growth and timely pivots.

Doubting your startup ideas is pretty normal. It's part of the creative process. For me, it's about balancing those doubts with the excitement of creating something new. I try to validate my ideas as much as possible, talking to potential users and getting feedback early on.

I go through waves. First there's a small spawn of an idea. Then it starts to congeal into something resembling a possible MVP. After that there's a burst of excitement before the crash, where you think, "this is dumb and will never work." Maybe that's why successful founders don't think much and simply build in public until they stumble on something that works. I'm going through that now making an MVP. Currently thinking I've wasted my time and it'll never work.

It's perfectly normal to have doubts about your startup ideas. In fact, most founders do. But it's important to not let your doubts stop you from pursuing your dreams. Remember, doubt is a normal part of the entrepreneurial journey. Don't let it stop you from pursuing your dreams.

I have similar question... how do you validate your ideas?

Too many times. But i believe it's normal until we found market fit :) Even if it fails, it is part of the learning and reiterative process.

Always, but you gotta believe in yourself and keep going 🚀

Doubts are part of the process. Hang in there. Don't let pressure and obstacles make you doubt the project you're working on.

Only in retrospect haha

100% I go through phases. Thinking it will be super successful, then question everything. It's a bumpy rollercoaster. But excited to be on the ride.

Sure, doubt is a natural part of the journey tbh

Yes always.

Before market research and validating the idea! Once the research is done well and the idea is validated, there's no going back!

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I doubted at the beginning then after doing risk assessment, I finally decided to work on it.

I think it's a part of the journey, but the most important thing is to analyze your thoughts and try to gather data/feedback to solve those issues. Actually, these doubts help to launch a better product.