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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 18 MIN

How to Choose the Right Problem to Work On (Marcus Ryu)

from StepOne · host The Front Lines

Marcus Ryu built a $20 billion insurance software company by answering a question most founders never ask: why has this problem persisted unsolved? In this episode, Markus walks through his framework for strategic coherence —  defining your market attack with enough precision to build an excellent product while capturing enough market to fuel your next round. From writing testable propositions about market dynamics to determining the right level of generalization for your product scope, Marcus shares the specific practices that helped him frame a market others had over-focused or under-focused. What founders will learn: Choosing the right problemTesting ideas before buildingFraming markets for scaleDeveloping strategic coherenceValidating through customersNavigating early competition

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