Idea process

The process of idea generation and development varies across different experts and contexts, but several key themes emerge from their discussions:

1. "Edge" and Idea Development:

   • Matt Clifford from Entrepreneur First discusses focusing on an individual's unique competitive advantage, termed "edge," which could be technical skills or domain knowledge. This edge helps in the development of ideas during the entrepreneurial process, ensuring that ideas are not just random but are based on significant personal or professional strengths 1.

2. Team Collaboration and Trend Utilization:

   • Zaria Parvez from Duolingo describes a more structured team approach where trending topics and collaborative discussions in a Slack channel drive the ideation process, making it dynamic and responsive to current trends 2.

3. Problem-based Creativity:

   • Paul English, founder of KAYAK, emphasizes that creativity often stems from empathy for problems. This involves deep engagement with a problem, iterating over solutions, and being open to changing approaches 3.
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       Evolving Ideation Process

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       Creative Process Simplified

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4. Idea Validation Techniques:

   • Vaibhav Sahgal from Reddit speaks about validating ideas through direct user interaction, such as dialogues or surveys, and smaller test implementations before scaling or fully committing resources 4.

5. IDEA Process:

   • Chase Jarvis outlines a structured creative process labeled 'IDEA': Imagine, Design, Execute, Amplify. This approach not only aids in the development but also the sharing and improvement of creative projects 5.

6. Incremental Ideation and Validation:

   • Steph Smith discusses an incremental writing process where ideas are gathered and developed over time, allowing for natural progression and integration of new insights into her projects 6.

These experts provide a spectrum of strategies from leveraging personal strengths, collaborative generation, systematic validation, to structured creative processes, illustrating the diverse approaches to idea development and execution.