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2.3 THE PERFECT PRODUCT THAT NEVER SOLD – WHEN ENGINEERS IGNORE THE MARKET

Client:AI-Driven SaaS Startup

Challenge: A technically perfect product sat idle for three years with zero sales. 

  • The team consisted entirely of engineers and specialists. 
  • They assumed a great product would sell itself, avoiding customer feedback. 
  • Instead of validating demand, they endlessly refined features. 

Solution: Using our ASP Model (Ambition, Superpowers, Performance), we restructured the team to balance technical expertise with market focus. 

  • A Market-Driven CEO was added, alongside a Product Evangelist to engage customers. 
  • A shift from internal perfectionism to real-world validation unlocked revenue streams. 

Results: 

  • First paying customers landed within six months 
  • Revenue trajectory shifted from zero to sustainable growth 
    The team learned to incorporate real customer feedbackw 

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