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1. Input your idea
Describe your product vision in plain English. No technical specs required—just your goal and core features.
~2 min2. AI pressure test
Our engine analyzes your concept against millions of data points to identify risks, competitors, and technical complexity.
Instant3. Get your roadmap
Receive a comprehensive report with a tech stack, estimated build time, and a step-by-step execution plan.
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After 20 years of shipping products for global brands, I've seen too many great ideas fail—not because they weren't brilliant, but because they were built blindly.
We created this validator to give you the honest, data-backed signal I wish I had starting out. No fluff, just the execution reality check you need before writing that first line of code.
Before you build anything — make the call that matters.
Most MVPs fail for reasons that were visible early — overbuilt scope, underestimated complexity, or the wrong thing built first.
This validator exists to surface those risks before they cost you months of time, burned capital, or a stalled product.
You don't need more opinions. You need a clear execution signal.
Common questions before building an MVP
Everything you should pressure-test before committing time, budget, or a team.
What is an MVP — and what is it not?
An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is the smallest version of a product that allows you to test real assumptions with real users. It is not a feature-complete product, a polished production release, or a guarantee of product–market fit. The goal of an MVP is learning, not perfection. This validator focuses on whether that learning can happen efficiently and responsibly.
How long should an MVP take to build?
There is no universal timeline. Most teams underestimate complexity and overbuild early. A well-scoped MVP typically takes weeks, not months — but only when scope, sequencing, and risk are tightly controlled. This validator provides a directional estimate, not a promise, based on known execution patterns.
Can this tool tell me if my idea will succeed?
No. This tool does not predict market success — it evaluates execution feasibility. It helps assess technical realism, scope appropriateness, and where teams commonly overbuild or mis-sequence.
Is this meant for startups or enterprise teams?
Both. Founders use it to avoid wasting time and capital early. Enterprise teams use it to pressure-test initiatives before allocating internal resources. The execution risks are the same regardless of company size.
What happens after I complete the validation?
You’ll receive a concise report by email that includes an MVP validation score, key execution risks, and guidance on what to build now versus later. There’s no obligation to engage further.
Is my idea safe? Who owns it?
Your idea remains 100% yours. Submissions are not treated as Power Shifter IP and are never reused. This tool exists to reduce waste, not extract concepts.
Why should I trust this assessment?
This validator is built on nearly 20 years of real product delivery. It reflects patterns from startup MVPs, enterprise innovation programs, and products that shipped — and those that stalled. It’s designed to surface uncomfortable truths early, when they’re cheapest to address.
What if my MVP scores poorly?
That’s often the most valuable outcome. A weak signal early can prevent months of wasted effort and gives you the opportunity to cut scope, re-sequence features, rethink the approach, or decide not to build yet.
Is this free? What’s the catch?
The MVP validation is free and takes about two minutes. No credit card is required, and there’s no obligation to move forward. If it makes sense to talk, you’ll know — and so will we.