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The Spark Moment

When Inspiration Becomes a Plan


Aha! Stage:
Spot a painful problem, refine your idea, and define the core solution. Be curious and fearless. Hunt for pain points that matter and sketch your first version. Don't chase ideas—chase real problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask

Before You Build It — Make Sure It’s Worth Building

This blog helps aspiring entrepreneurs move from idea excitement to strategic clarity. It introduces a structured framework for validating business ideas — guiding readers through the core stages of problem definition, market understanding, demand testing, feasibility, and long-term sustainability.

By prompting founders to ask the right questions (and recognize their own biases), it shifts focus from blind optimism to data-backed confidence. The value lies in helping readers:

  • Think strategically about whether their idea solves a real problem and for whom.

  • Assess market size and competition to find their true niche.

  • Test quickly and validate early before investing time or money.

  • Refine execution plans around realistic business models and resources.

  • Build with purpose and resilience, aligning personal goals with long-term growth.

In short — it turns intuition into insight, helping Gen Z and first-time founders make smarter, evidence-based moves before going all in on their idea.

From Spark to Proof: The Illinois Spark Idea Validation Toolkit

A practical guide to help entrepreneurs test, refine, and validate their ideas with real insights — turning inspiration into confident action.

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