What is a quick way to get feedback on ideas?

1 points by pa12 10y ago ↗ HN

I have many ideas of products I would love to develop, the problem is that most of them have been done before, are not feasible with my skill set, or they suck.

For the few concepts that get past my own vigorous self critique, what are the best ways of getting quick and immediate feedback from the world?

I would rather not post things here as I would rather not dump my hard analysed ideas to a bunch of anons on the internet (no offence) - am I wrong for thinking this?

If I email an infographic of my idea to investors will they give me feedback?

Are there any other strategies?

Thanks guys!

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sharemywin 10y ago ↗

there's only one groups opinion that matters your potential customers. talk to them and see what they think.

pa12 10y ago ↗

Touche, great answer. This is difficult though, lets say I was making a social networking app (massive cliche I know) - speaking to friends and family is out of the question as they would err on the side of being supportive as to not offend me.

I guess my other option would be to post on forums, but that would risk my idea being spotted by another developer.

Perhaps I could speak to the other startup founders I have met and spoken to in the past? Would the opinion of a startup founder be valid?