# Idea Canvas: [Name]

**Date:** YYYY-MM-DD

## The Problem
> What's broken? What sucks? What takes too long?

## Who Has This Problem?
> Be specific. "Everyone" is not an answer.

## How Do They Solve It Now?
> What workarounds exist? What competitors are there?

## Your Solution (30 seconds)
> Explain it like you're texting a friend.

## Why You?
> What do you know that others don't? Any unfair advantages?

## How Big Is This?
- How many people have this problem?
- How often do they have it?
- How much would they pay to fix it?

## Risks
> What could kill this idea?

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## First Experiment
> What's the cheapest way to test if this works?

## Gut Check
- [ ] I've seen this problem myself
- [ ] I know at least 3 people with this problem
- [ ] They've tried to solve it before
- [ ] I could build v1 in 2 weeks
- [ ] I'd use this product myself

**Score:** _/5 boxes checked

## Decision
- [ ] Worth exploring
- [ ] Kill it
- [ ] Need more info on: ___________