Start by mapping out who the target users are and the specific value proposition we are testing. Answer: What is the user trying to achieve, and why can't they do it today?

Differentiate between 'nice-to-have' features and the absolute minimum set of capabilities needed to solve the core problem. Focus heavily on utility over aesthetics at this stage.

Ship to a subset of users, observe their interaction behaviors (not just feedback surveys), and loop their usage data back into product planning.