How Idea-Stage Founders Use Customer Development Interviews

In this episode of The Pre-Seed Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into customer development interviews for idea-stage founders. They break down why talking to 20 potential users beats building in isolation, using examples from Dropbox and Superhuman. Lucas shares his three-question framework to avoid biased answers and get real signals. Luna reveals common mistakes founders make, like pitching instead of listening. The hosts discuss how to recruit interview subjects without a network, how many interviews you need before building, and what a good 'no' looks like. If you're validating an idea before writing code, this episode gives you a concrete process. No fluff, just the practical steps to turn conversations into conviction. #CustomerDevelopment #IdeaStageStartups #PreSeedFunding #StartupValidation #FounderAdvice #LeanStartup #ProductMarketFit #UserResearch #EarlyStageStartups #Entrepreneurship #StartupTips #Dropbox #Superhuman #CustomerInterviews #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo