- Start narrow: Focus on one type of customer, one job to be done, and one context where your solution fits.
- High-conviction market checklist:
- Customers already spend time or money solving this problem.
- You have insider insight, network access, or credibility.
- You can reach them directly without expensive infrastructure.
- ICP definition: Document specifics — industry, role, company size, current solutions, buying triggers.
- Warning: Broad ICPs dilute your learning speed and slow PMF.