Need, Problem, Solution: A Framework for Vetting Your Next Side Project

This meeting we had guest speaker Claudio Lassala walk us through the Need, Problem, Solution framework, a method for uncovering the real need behind any side project idea. Claudio backed it up with a live case study showing how AI workflows can turn a real-world administrative headache into an interactive prototype in just a few hours 🚀

You can check out more of Claudio’s thoughts on the topic at his blog post here

Key takeaways from his talk included:

1. Validate before you build - The Need, Problem, Solution framework helps you identify the real need behind an idea before investing your after-hours time in the wrong thing.

2. AI can make speed a liability - It’s never been faster to build a side project, which makes it easier than ever to build the wrong thing quickly.

3. Prototypes earn stakeholder trust - A live case study showed how AI workflows can turn a real problem into an interactive prototype in hours, getting buy-in before full commitment.

Thank you Claudio for sharing your expertise with the community 🚀

Thanks to community member He Zhu, you can view a full recording of this session below: