
Stefan Sarbu - 27 May 2025
Market Validation Tactics for Pre-Seed and Seed Tech Startups
Every startup begins with a hypothesis: there’s a real problem, and you have the right solution. But you haven't validated anything until someone outside your team cares enough to engage—sign up, pay, or even just respond. Still, this step often gets overlooked. Early-stage founders frequently jump straight into building, pitching, or scaling, driven by momentum or pressure to show progress. Validation becomes an afterthought—something to deal with once there’s a product or a few users.