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How to Solve Real Problems and Build Winning Products | David Hirschfeld
In this conversation, David Hirschfeld shares insights on innovation, problem-solving, and the importance of identifying the right problems to solve in the startup ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for founders to validate their ideas before building products, using a structured approach to understand their target market and the gaps. Through real-life examples, he illustrates the significance of understanding industry-specific challenges and leveraging technology, particularly AI, to create impactful solutions.
David Hirschfeld is the Founder and CEO of Tekyz Corp, a company specializing in software development and technology solutions. Tekyz Corp focuses on creating custom software applications, leveraging innovative technologies to provide solutions for various industries.
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Takeaways
* Focus on solving real problems that are top of mind.
* Understanding the financial impact of a problem is crucial.
* Validate your idea before building a product.
* Use prototypes to demonstrate potential solutions.
* Identify your early adopter niche for better success rates.
* AI and workflow automation are hot trends in innovation.
* Market gaps can be identified through industry experience.
* Prelaunch sales can validate product viability.
* Future-proofing products require an understanding of industry trends.
* Learning from past experiences is key to coaching others.
* There is still time for businesses to adapt to AI.
* Measuring impact is crucial for validating ideas.
* Innovation centers can foster a culture of creativity.
* AI tools can significantly speed up product development.
* Conversational AI can enhance analysis and discovery.
* Video content creation is a growing trend in AI.
* Workflow automation tools are revolutionizing marketing.
* Staying innovative requires a child-like curiosity.
* Keeping a list of gaps can help identify opportunities.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:09 Figuring out the real problems
04:48 Validating ideas before building products
07:19 Example where focusing on the right problem led to big success
12:05 Current trends in innovation and AI
14:21 Process for spotting gaps in the market
23:55 Solving today’s problems with planning for future market needs
27:00 The Adoption Curve of AI in Business
30:29 How to encourage the culture of innovation
34:05 AI as a Development Tool
41:49 Trends in AI for Startups
47:29 Staying Innovative in a Rapidly Changing World
Connect with David
* Website: https://tekyz.com/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhirschfeld/
* X: https://x.com/tekyzinc
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekyzinc
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmhirschfeld
* Other: https://sites.google.com/tekyz.com/david-hirschfeld/bio
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In this conversation, David Hirschfeld shares insights on innovation, problem-solving, and the importance of identifying the right problems to solve in the startup ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for founders to validate their ideas before building products, using a structured approach to understand their target market and the gaps. Through real-life examples, he illustrates the significance of understanding industry-specific challenges and leveraging technology, particularly AI, to create impactful solutions.
David Hirschfeld is the Founder and CEO of Tekyz Corp, a company specializing in software development and technology solutions. Tekyz Corp focuses on creating custom software applications, leveraging innovative technologies to provide solutions for various industries.
Support This Podcast
Amazon - buy things that Vit Lyoshin recommends
* https://www.amazon.com/shop/anhourofinnovationwithvitlyoshin
Webflow - Create custom, responsive websites without coding
* https://try.webflow.com/0lse98neclhe
MeetGeek - Record, transcribe, summarize, and share insights from every meeting
* https://get.meetgeek.ai/yjteozr4m6ln
Monkey Digital - Unbeatable SEO. Outrank your competitors
* https://www.monkeydigital.org?ref=102449
Takeaways
* Focus on solving real problems that are top of mind.
* Understanding the financial impact of a problem is crucial.
* Validate your idea before building a product.
* Use prototypes to demonstrate potential solutions.
* Identify your early adopter niche for better success rates.
* AI and workflow automation are hot trends in innovation.
* Market gaps can be identified through industry experience.
* Prelaunch sales can validate product viability.
* Future-proofing products require an understanding of industry trends.
* Learning from past experiences is key to coaching others.
* There is still time for businesses to adapt to AI.
* Measuring impact is crucial for validating ideas.
* Innovation centers can foster a culture of creativity.
* AI tools can significantly speed up product development.
* Conversational AI can enhance analysis and discovery.
* Video content creation is a growing trend in AI.
* Workflow automation tools are revolutionizing marketing.
* Staying innovative requires a child-like curiosity.
* Keeping a list of gaps can help identify opportunities.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:09 Figuring out the real problems
04:48 Validating ideas before building products
07:19 Example where focusing on the right problem led to big success
12:05 Current trends in innovation and AI
14:21 Process for spotting gaps in the market
23:55 Solving today’s problems with planning for future market needs
27:00 The Adoption Curve of AI in Business
30:29 How to encourage the culture of innovation
34:05 AI as a Development Tool
41:49 Trends in AI for Startups
47:29 Staying Innovative in a Rapidly Changing World
Connect with David
* Website: https://tekyz.com/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhirschfeld/
* X: https://x.com/tekyzinc
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekyzinc
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmhirschfeld
* Other: https://sites.google.com/tekyz.com/david-hirschfeld/bio
Podcast Links
* https://linktr.ee/anhourofinnovation
Connect with Vit
* Website: https://vitlyoshin.com/contact/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vit-lyoshin/