Lesson 1

Where Good Ideas Come From

Lesson Objective

Understand that good product ideas rarely come from brainstorming alone, but from observation and pain.

Personal Pain Points

Problems you experience frequently are the best source. Budgeting struggles, workflow inefficiencies, or developer gaps.

"I wish this tool existed."

Work Problems

Software built to solve workplace inefficiencies. Reporting dashboards, automation tools, or integrations.

Observing Others & Communities

Watch how people struggle with manual processes like spreadsheets. Look for repeated complaints in Reddit, Discord, and forums.

Exercise: Pain Point Hunt

List 3 frustrations you or someone you know had this week. Could any be a product?