From Idea to Launch: The Validation Process That Saved This Startup

What really happens between having a startup idea and launching your product? Most founders only see the success stories. In this episode of That Product Market Fit Guy, Host Trevor Holmes sits down with Christof Gomez Mannfeld, founder of Solvee, just days after launching his AI-powered startup. Instead of celebrating only the launch, Christof openly shares the mistakes, pivots, customer interviews, pricing challenges, and lessons he learned while trying to achieve Product Market Fit. If you're building a startup, developing a new product, or preparing to launch your first business, this conversation could save you months of wasted effort. In this episode you'll learn: Why founders should fall in love with the problem—not the solution Why launching earlier beats waiting for perfection How customer discovery changed the entire product The pricing mistake Solvee made after launch Why customer feedback is more valuable than revenue in the early stages How startup founders can validate ideas before investing heavily What Product Market Fit actually looks like in practice Christof also shares the mindset shifts every founder needs to survive the difficult journey from concept to commercialisation. Whether you're an entrepreneur, innovator, startup founder or product manager, this episode provides practical lessons you can apply immediately. Download the FREE Solvee Capability Statement https://advivoicp.com/solvee-info-bro... Connect with Christof Gomez Mannfeld LinkedIn:   / christof-gomez-mannfeld-60013115b   Website: https://www.solvee.app/ Connect with Trevor Holmes LinkedIn:   / trevor-holmes-a209a44   Advivo ICP: Website: https://advivoicp.com/ Subscribe for weekly episodes on: • Product Market Fit • Customer Discovery • Startup Validation • Commercialisation • Jobs To Be Done • Innovation Strategy • Founder Interviews