Low Fidelity
Low Fidelity
Low Fidelity
Partner Interviews
Overview
Partner Interviews help us determine whether a venture, product, or service is viable from an operational and commercial standpoint. At Future Foundry, we use this test to assess whether the supply chain, distribution, or ecosystem dependencies needed for success are in place before making significant investments. Unlike customer validation, which focuses on desirability, this experiment ensures that the business model is realistic and executable. It is particularly useful for marketplace models, manufacturing-based businesses, and service innovations that rely on third-party providers.
Partner Interviews help us determine whether a venture, product, or service is viable from an operational and commercial standpoint. At Future Foundry, we use this test to assess whether the supply chain, distribution, or ecosystem dependencies needed for success are in place before making significant investments. Unlike customer validation, which focuses on desirability, this experiment ensures that the business model is realistic and executable. It is particularly useful for marketplace models, manufacturing-based businesses, and service innovations that rely on third-party providers.
Partner Interviews help us determine whether a venture, product, or service is viable from an operational and commercial standpoint. At Future Foundry, we use this test to assess whether the supply chain, distribution, or ecosystem dependencies needed for success are in place before making significant investments. Unlike customer validation, which focuses on desirability, this experiment ensures that the business model is realistic and executable. It is particularly useful for marketplace models, manufacturing-based businesses, and service innovations that rely on third-party providers.
Process
We begin by identifying key potential partners or suppliers—this could be manufacturers, logistics providers, technology vendors, or distribution networks. Rather than asking generic interest-level questions, we focus the interview on operational feasibility, cost structures, and willingness to collaborate. If multiple partners indicate a strong willingness to engage, it validates that the venture is operationally viable. If resistance is high or terms are unfavourable, it signals the need to restructure the business model, adjust pricing, or identify alternative approaches.
We begin by identifying key potential partners or suppliers—this could be manufacturers, logistics providers, technology vendors, or distribution networks. Rather than asking generic interest-level questions, we focus the interview on operational feasibility, cost structures, and willingness to collaborate. If multiple partners indicate a strong willingness to engage, it validates that the venture is operationally viable. If resistance is high or terms are unfavourable, it signals the need to restructure the business model, adjust pricing, or identify alternative approaches.
We begin by identifying key potential partners or suppliers—this could be manufacturers, logistics providers, technology vendors, or distribution networks. Rather than asking generic interest-level questions, we focus the interview on operational feasibility, cost structures, and willingness to collaborate. If multiple partners indicate a strong willingness to engage, it validates that the venture is operationally viable. If resistance is high or terms are unfavourable, it signals the need to restructure the business model, adjust pricing, or identify alternative approaches.
Requirements
This test requires access to industry partners, a structured interview framework, and a method for capturing key insights. The strongest validation signals come when partners are willing to provide terms, commit to pilots, or integrate into the supply chain.
This test requires access to industry partners, a structured interview framework, and a method for capturing key insights. The strongest validation signals come when partners are willing to provide terms, commit to pilots, or integrate into the supply chain.
This test requires access to industry partners, a structured interview framework, and a method for capturing key insights. The strongest validation signals come when partners are willing to provide terms, commit to pilots, or integrate into the supply chain.
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