UNAIR NEWSÌý– There is no definite formula in building a start-up.ÌýHowever, according to or Achsania, if you want to buildÌýa goodÌýstart-up,Ìýit should be based on problem-solving business ideas.
An example is the presence of technology company Go-jek. Go-jek’s presence began with the idea of ​​solving transportation and congestion problems in urban areas. Another example is the Canva app, which solves a problem that not everyone has graphic design skills.
“Of course, a business idea is aÌýproblem solvingÌýfor something, which is then followed byÌýprototypingÌýand market validation,” she continued.
Furthermore, in pioneeringÌýstart-ups,Ìýfounders also need to validate business ideas to match their target market.ÌýStart-upÌýfoundersÌýalso need to have a strong will and mentality.
Strong Intention & Determination
Strong intention and mentality are absolute requirements possessed by someone who wants to start a business because the journey to build a business is notÌýlinearÌýand always develops.
The journey of building a business is full of uncertainty, sometimes it can go up and down. Business people will definitely experience ups and downs, especially novice business people, so they need a strong mentality, perseverance, and resilience.
“They (strong mentality and resilience, ed) is an absolute and main requirements, because often students starts with beautiful hopes without being prepared either with a strong mentality and an attitude of not giving up easily,” explained the lecturer Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB)Ìý
Idea (Validated IdeaÌý)
Business ideas are not just ideas that look attractive and potential, but ideas have been developed based onÌýmarket researchÌýand data.ÌýIt has even been validated by the target market.
“For example, the idea is confirmed to the target market or consumers whether the product idea is in accordance with their needs and is a problem solver for the target market,” she continued.
The lecturer and Head of Business and Technology Incubator Division at UNAIRÌýStart-upÌýand Innovation Business Development Board (BPBRIN) also explained that the idea ofÌý startups based on technology and innovation needs to be at the midpoint betweenÌýtechnology pushÌýandÌýmarket pull.ÌýIt means ideas are not only based on the existence of new technology but also based on the needs of the target market or what can be called theÌýsweet spot.
Achsania continued, there are various ways to validate business ideas, by conductingÌýmarket researchÌýor conductingÌýfocus group discussionsÌýwith targets.
“In digital products, idea validation can be done by making products in beta for use and testing while waiting forÌýfeedback onÌýimprovements to features, composition, and so on,” she concluded.Ìý(*)
Author: Galuh Mega Kurnia
Editor : Binti Q. Masruroh
