How to Interpret Feedback from Validators
12-08-24
Getting feedback is one thing. Knowing what to do with it is another.
Here’s how to make the most of the insight you get from ValidateLens.
1. Look for Patterns
If 3 out of 4 validators say your problem isn’t compelling — listen.
Patterns in feedback help cut through noise. Don’t fixate on outliers. Find the signal.
2. Separate Emotion from Insight
If feedback stings, that’s okay. It means your idea matters to you.
But don’t take it personally. Take it seriously.
3. Don’t Expect a Green Light Every Time
The goal isn’t to get all thumbs-up. It’s to learn.
Even negative feedback can help you improve the pitch, narrow the target, or spark a better version of the same idea.
4. Ask: “What’s the next test?”
Use feedback as fuel. What can you validate next? Maybe it’s pricing. Maybe it’s demand. Maybe it’s your customer segment.
Feedback is the First Milestone
It’s not the end — it’s the beginning.