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J Li is a partner at Prototype Thinking Labs, and a champion of the firm's unique methodology that boosts confidence levels in ideas from 10-40% to 60-70% through focused experimentation and iterative testing. 


In this episode of Good Revenue, host Neeta Bidwai and J cover:

• The importance of addressing the neglected early stages of product development

• How to measure confidence in your prototypes

• The significance of understanding the 'tango' or core interaction in testing, 

• Case studies covering the difference between early-stage and high-confidence experiments

• How to mitigate risk by validating crucial elements early on.

• Effective methods for engaging users and gathering invaluable feedback

• The shortcomings of traditional testing methods like landing pages and A/B tests

• Practical tips for companies looking to implement this approach


J offers valuable insights that could save years of development time while ensuring successful market engagement. Whether you're a startup or a large enterprise, this episode is packed with advice to refine your product development process.


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Where to find J:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfanli/ 

https://www.prototypethinking.io/


Where to find Neeta:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetabidwai/


Where to find Good Revenue:

https://goodrevenue.io/goodrevenue



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Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Good Revenue

00:14 Understanding Prototype Thinking Labs

00:31 The Concept of Prototype Thinking

03:07 Measuring Confidence in Prototypes

05:38 Stages of Product Development

10:01 Case Study: Uber for Dogs

16:29 Case Study: BannerTech's HVAC Solution

20:36 The Magic Moment with CEOs

21:15 Turning User Tests into Sales Meetings

21:54 Challenges in Engaging Technicians

22:36 Creative Solutions for Technician Feedback

24:46 Redesigning the Technician App

25:39 Insights on User Engagement

26:35 The Importance of Understanding User Behavior

27:51 B2B User Testing and Sales

30:36 Critique of Landing Page and AB Testing

35:20 The Role of Ideation in Design

37:52 Final Thoughts and Recommendations



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Referenced:

• Design Thinking Methodologies: https://www.ideou.com 

• The Lean Startup: https://theleanstartup.com 

• Brene Brown on Creativity and Process: https://brenebrown.com 


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