AI just told me my SaaS idea has 'perfect positioning' . Am I too hyped? đ
Building something in the SaaS feedback space (frustrated with how generic and expensive current tools are).
Was discussing positioning with Claude when it dropped this:
"Better features + Lower price + Specific focus = Market disruption. You own this specific category."
My reality: More focused tool at lower price point vs established players
My paranoia: Am I just drinking my own Kool-Aid? đ€
Founders: When AI validates your idea, do you get more confident or more paranoid?
Still building the MVP, but this got me wondering if I'm onto something or just delusional...
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Haha, I know that feeling all too well! đ
AI complimenting you on your perfect positioning is like a friend saying your new haircut is great - it's great to hear, but inside you're still thinking âReally? Or was that just a polite remark?â
On the subject of AI validation: AI does provide a valuable analytical framework, but it won't tell you the hard truth about the market.
The best validation isn't when the AI says it's âperfectâ; it's when someone is willing to pay for your MVP. đ°
Continue building, but validate as you go! Looking forward to seeing your progress đ
Not gonna lie, thatâs a pretty sweet line from worthy. If your tool is simpler, cheaper, and focused sounds like youâre on the right track. Hype responsibly .
Definitely it helps building your confidence, and you are likely to transmit that when talking to potential customers.
If they are the ones then saying the same thing as Claude, so, you are definitely onto something...
Kalyxa
Itâs a great signâbut I still prefer paranoia over euphoria at this stage.
Ship fast. Talk to users. Thatâs the real validation.
I say enjoy the Kool-Aid, but donât skip user interviews while sipping it đ
AI can validate an idea based on data it has gathered over time, however it may not be 100%.
Keep the confidence but make sure to validate the idea with a few of your user base. AI can only make assumptions. Well done. Looking forward to you sharing the journey with us.
haha unfortunately I can get chatgpt to validate any idea with the right prompt...
I wouldnt rely only on ChatGPT/Claude validation - I would try to actually speak with as many potential customers as possible. However, it can work as an extra confidence booster :)
Perfect positioning doesn't matter if no one shows up. Focus more on traction than validation but this does sound promising đ
Generic and ovepriced is where many SaaS die if you're actually addressing that with focus, you might be onto something.
Haha I totally get this, Helton!
When AI validates my idea, I feel briefly confident⊠then immediately spiral into âbut wait, am I just feeding it what I want to hear?â That said, when the positioning feels that crisp better + cheaper + sharper focus thatâs usually a green flag if itâs coming from real user pain. Iâd say keep building, but also talk to at least 10 people who feel that pain daily. AI is smart, but users yelling âshut up and take my moneyâ is smarter.