In conversations today, we're realizing that our idea solves a real pain in the world. People want it to be real. Now I'm realizing that we didn't have that for our prior ideas.

My main takeaways for pitching a startup and refining the explanation of a complicated idea.

Resources:

YC - How to pitch your startup

Here's one method I've used to learn and iterate faster.

Teamwork is tough, at least for me. The goal today was to perform tasks separately and at full capacity, then come together to align priorities and share findings.

The default state for a startup is failure. If things aren't executed violently and with extreme accountability by the founders... I'd expect bummer results..

It's difficult to find a startup idea while also having an aversion to competition.

Experimenting with a new approach to the craft of ideation.

A new roadblock might indicate our idea no longer has any legs. What's next?