// Metis Discovery

Market validation
before big bets

Disciplined methodology and rigorous analysis for companies making strategic product decisions. Structured feedback that informs — not just confirms.

48hrInterview to insight
2-3Validation loops
<3moTo conviction
// The Problem

Vague impressions don't inform go/no-go decisions

Most teams get “sounds cool” reactions and call it validation. Sales has conversations. Advisors share opinions. But vague impressions — no matter how many — don't inform strategic decisions.

Without structured analysis, you're investing on feeling, not feedback.

// What We Provide

Methodology and analysis for market validation

ASSESShypotheses
LOOP 1patterns emerge
LOOP 2validation builds
INSIGHTgo / no-go
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We bring disciplined methodology to market validationstructured frameworks that turn conversations into rigorous analysis.

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Through iterative interview Loops, you test ideas directly with market participants. Each round produces structured feedback, not vague impressions.

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We provide the analysis and synthesis that feeds into your decision-making process. Pattern recognition across interviews. Confidence levels on key hypotheses.

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Works at any stage from early hypothesis to developed prototype. The methodology scales to where you are.

// Our Proven Process

Structured validation in iterative Loops

How Metis Discovery delivers conviction before big investments

01|Assessment

Internal alignment on hypothesis, approach, and what you need to learn

01.1/Internal Interviews

Up to 5 stakeholder conversations to surface assumptions

01.2/AI Analysis & Synthesis

Multi-lens document analysis producing structured findings

01.3/Blueprint & Proposal

Argument + evidence + narrative delivered as Implementation Proposal

BlueprintProposal DeckImplementation Plan
Gate: Client accepts proposal to proceed
02|Loop 1

Quick feedback with initial market participants. Interview frameworks, execution, analysis, readout.

02.1/Hypothesis Refinement

Problem / Pain / Priority framing with grading system design

02.2/Execute 5-7 Interviews

Briefing docs reverse-engineered from rubric, per-interview scorecards

02.3/Cross-Interview Analysis

Loop 1 Report with hypothesis status: validated / conditional / invalidated

Grading RubricScorecardsLoop 1 Report
Gate: Proceed, pivot, or stop
03|Loop 2

Wider validation. Refined hypotheses, broader participant set, deeper synthesis.

03.1/Refined Hypotheses

Hypotheses sharpened by Loop 1 evidence and coaching insights

03.2/Expanded Interviews

10-15 interviews with broader participant set for statistical confidence

03.3/Comprehensive Report

Deep synthesis with go/no-go recommendation backed by evidence

Comprehensive ReportEvidence Package
// What's Different

Not vague validation. Not bespoke consulting.

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Bespoke consulting with an unclear process.

Defined Methodology

A proven Loops methodology — structured frameworks for market validation. Repeatable, disciplined, designed to produce results.

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‘Sounds cool’ impressions collected in a spreadsheet.

Rigorous Analysis

Pattern recognition across interviews. Synthesis designed to be used in decision-making, not filed away.

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A one-shot research project that ages in your inbox.

Iterative Validation

Rapid Loops — early feedback before big investments. Build conviction through iteration. Proceed, pivot, or stop with confidence.

// Follow Along

Insights on Substack

Weekly writing on market discovery, product strategy, and building conviction before big bets.

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Why 'Sounds Cool' Isn't Validation

The gap between collecting reactions and conducting rigorous analysis — and why it matters for strategic decisions.

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The Case for Iterative Market Feedback

How rapid validation loops produce better decisions than one-shot research projects.

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When Market Validation Matters Most

Identifying the moments in product strategy where structured feedback changes outcomes.

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Read more on Substack
// Next Step

Tell us about your situation

We review every submission and respond within 48 hours if there's a potential fit.

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