I Built a Product Nobody Wanted. It Was the Best Mistake I Ever Made.
Hi, I'm Carlo, the founder of The Validation Sprint.
A few years ago, I had what I thought was a game-changing business idea. I was completely obsessed. I poured my savings, my nights, and my weekends into building it. I was convinced that if I just built the perfect product, the customers would come flocking.
Twelve months later, I launched.
And all I heard was crickets.
I had spent a year of my life and thousands of pounds building a perfect solution to a problem that nobody actually had. I had built it based on a guess, and I had guessed wrong. That failure was painful, but it taught me the most valuable lesson of my career:
Great businesses aren't built on brilliant ideas; they're built on validated ones.
Our "Aha!" Moment
I became obsessed with a new problem: how can ambitious founders like us know, with confidence, that we're on the right track before we write a single line of code? How can we replace high-stakes gambling with smart, data-driven decision-making?
I didn't want anyone else to experience the same crushing feeling I did. So, I dove into the world of Lean Startup methodology, customer development, and validation frameworks. I interviewed dozens of successful (and unsuccessful) founders, synthesised the best strategies, and tested them relentlessly.
From that experience, The Validation Sprint was born. It's the exact system I wish I'd had—a structured, step-by-step framework designed to take your idea from a concept trapped in your head to a bulletproof, build-ready plan backed by real customer evidence.
Our Mission: Stop Guessing, Start Validating
Our mission is simple: to give early-stage founders an unfair advantage. We exist to protect your two most valuable assets: your time and your capital. We're here to be the strategic partner that helps you navigate the uncertainty of the early stages, so you can build with the confidence that you're creating something people truly want and need.
This isn't just a service; it's an insurance policy against wasted effort.
Let's Talk About Your Idea
The journey of a founder can be lonely and filled with uncertainty. It doesn't have to be. If you have an idea you believe in but aren't sure about the next steps, I'd genuinely love to hear about it.
Book a free, no-pressure strategy call with me today. Let's get your idea out of your head and onto the path of validation.