Venture Idea Validation

May 15th, 2009  View Comments

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Venture Idea Validation (VIV) is currently OUT-OF-STOCK.

I’m not available at this moment.

Here’s how it works.
1) Use the form below to submit your VIV.
2) Once I receive the VIV I’ll either a) email you a link to submit payment online or b) respond to tell you I can’t help (based on industry, time, etc.)
3) I will complete a one-page assessment of your idea (i.e. key “bets”, opportunities and risks) and prospects for funding (i.e. bootstrap, angel, venture capital). I will email you with any necessary clarifications or further info.

Here we go.
The idea for the VIV is based strongly on Bill Payne’s Venture Analysis service; the questions below are based strongly on Ed Sim’s Positioning and Pitch Decks for Startups and also on my primary questions for creating financial models; each question below has a limited word count because it’s harder to be brief than it is to be long. All questions are required. Email me with any questions.

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Website (not required)

1) What is the business, product or service idea? (50 words max)

2) Who are you? Give some context around who are, professional background, and why you\'re perfectly suited to create this business. (100 words max)

3) What problem does it solve? Explain the user / customer / general need. (100 words max)

4) How do you uniquely solve the problem? Explain how you solve the problem and why it\'s great. Provide links if applicable. Do not provide your \"secret sauce\" or anything you consider confidential; we can discuss that offline if it\'s applicable. (100 words max)

5) Who is the intended user and customer? (50 words max)

6) What is the size of the market? Who are the primary competitors (present and potential)? (100 words max)

7) How are you planning to launch the business (marketing, development path, timeline)? (100 words max)

8) How are you planning to make money? Explain the revenue and cost model in general terms. (100 words max)

9) How are you planning to fund the business? Explain how you plan to raise funds; examples include bootstrapping, angel, venture capital, consulting, partnerships, etc. (100 words max)

10) What is the current status, development timelines and key milestones and operational timeline? Basically, explain current product and business development status and what barriers and opportunities (and timelines) you are operating under. (100 words max)

Legal Acceptance (Sorry, but it\'s required).

  • Legal: Use of website terms and privacy policy.
  • Non-Confidentiality: No information submitted will be resold or used for other purposes (including no mailing lists). All information will be held privately under professional courtesy, but sending or receiving this information does not constitute signing a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement. If it\'s really confidential, don\'t send it to me.
  • Necessary Disclaimer for Securities Regulations: The information or opinions being submitted do not constitute a solicitation or offer in any jurisdiction that would be contrary to the laws or regulations of that jurisdiction, would require the filing of a registration statement or would require the registration of Taylor Davidson or Unstructured Ventures. The information and/or any opinions contained herein do not constitute a solicitation or offer by Taylor Davidson or Unstructured Ventures to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments or provide any investment advice or service that would require securities registration.

By Taylor Davidson. Posted May 15th, 2009. Category: .   View Comments

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