How To Get REAL Feedback On Your Startup Idea | TechNologia Talks

About This Episode

Most people will lie to you about your startup idea. Your mom loves you too much, Reddit will ban you for "promoting," and your friends don't want to hurt your feelings. So how do you actually get honest feedback? In this episode, we break down the science of customer discovery — from the DoorDash origin story to getting roasted by strangers in the cafeteria. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on tech, startups, and AI. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Why Feedback Matters For Startups 1:33 - The Problem: Nobody Tells You The Truth 2:28 - Don't Ask Your Mom 3:48 - Reddit Will Ban You For Asking 6:03 - The Science of Getting Good Feedback 8:05 - DoorDash: How Customers Revealed The Real Problem 9:10 - Recording Customer Discovery Sessions 9:30 - Building Persona Types 11:48 - The Mum's Test (Book Recommendation) 12:56 - Elvis' Story: Tabling, Logo Tests & Cafeteria Feedback 15:08 - LEARN-X Customer Discovery: Two-Stage Approach 17:38 - Why Founders Resist Negative Feedback 20:08 - Paul Graham's Brutally Honest AI Tool 22:38 - Embrace The Brutal Stuff