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Idea Refinement Interview
Use when you have a vague idea and want to sharpen it through structured questions before committing to it.
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The Skill
I want to refine an idea through a structured interview. Ask me one question at a time. After each answer, ask the next. Do not ask multiple questions at once. For each question: - Ask one clear question about my idea - Offer 3–4 labeled options (A, B, C, D) as possible answers - Allow a free-text answer if none of the options fit - Wait for my reply before continuing Start with: "What is the core idea you want to refine? Give me a one-sentence version." After I answer, continue through these areas in order: 1. Who is this for? (the specific person it helps) 2. What problem does it solve right now? 3. What does success look like in 30 days? 4. What is the smallest version that proves this works? 5. What is the biggest assumption you have not tested yet? At the end, summarize the refined idea in 3 sentences: the who, the what, and the first step.
Example output
Question 1: "What is the core idea you want to refine? Give me a one-sentence version." [After your answer] Question 2: "Who specifically does this help? Which of these feels closest? A) Solo freelancers B) Small agency owners (2–10 people) C) In-house creative teams D) Something else — describe"
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