02: Why Must Every Great Business Start With a Problem?

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Founder Unlocked

DQventures

6 episodes

3 hours ago

Founder Unlocked is the entrepreneurship podcast for experienced professionals dreaming about leaving the corporate world to build their own business. Hosts Ollie Palmer and Sam Middlehurst, both exited founders and venture builders who together with the team at DQventures have invested in over 100 startups, guide aspiring entrepreneurs through DQ Ventures' proven venture building methodology.

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Founder Unlocked is the entrepreneurship podcast for experienced professionals dreaming about leaving the corporate world to build their own business. Hosts Ollie Palmer and Sam Middlehurst, both exited founders and venture builders who together with the team at DQventures have invested in over 100 startups, guide aspiring entrepreneurs through DQ Ventures' proven venture building methodology.

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Entrepreneurship

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02: Why Must Every Great Business Start With a Problem?

Founder Unlocked

29 minutes 15 seconds

2 months ago

02: Why Must Every Great Business Start With a Problem?

Every great startup begins with a painful, frequent problem. Learn how to identify and validate it.

Chapters

00:00 Intro
00:20 Problem-first
03:20 Expertise advantage
05:00 Painkiller problems vs Medicine problems
09:30 CLVR Benefits
13:00 Mom Test
31:00 DealerDocs

Key Insights

Problem > solution
Identify hair-on-fire pain
Validate with real customers
Warm → cold network transition

About DQventures

DQventures is a global venture builder run by six exited founders who have invested in 100+ companies. They help experienced professionals validate, build, and scale sustainable businesses.