• Start narrow: Focus on one type of customer, one job to be done, and one context where your solution fits.
  • High-conviction market checklist:
    1. Customers already spend time or money solving this problem.
    2. You have insider insight, network access, or credibility.
    3. 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.