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Test the idea. Then build.

Start with one customer problem, not a big forecast.

  1. 01Pick one type of customer
  2. 02Ask about their last real purchase
  3. 03Test one small offer

// founder checklist

A first-week test

For office coffee delivery, the first question is not how big the coffee market is. It is whether a few nearby office managers want a different delivery option and will pay for it.

  • Write down who buys, what they buy now and what you think is missing.
  • Talk to five people in that group. Ask about past behavior, not whether they like your idea.
  • Request supplier quotes and calculate the cost of one order.
  • Offer a small, clearly described pilot. Track real orders, cancellations and delivery costs.
  • Keep, change or stop the offer based on what happened—not compliments.

Illustrative guidance. Not customer results or professional advice.

Questions

Can AI prove demand?
No. AI can suggest research questions and draft a plan. Actual customer behavior is stronger evidence than a generated market estimate.
What can I try free?
Patona's guest preview drafts a mission, market overview and supplier suggestions without an account. Check the facts before making decisions.