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Write a Problem-Solution Fit Statement.

After early customer discovery — to articulate why your solution is genuinely better before building further.

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Last updated 14 May 2026 · v3
write-a-problem-solution-fit-statement.md · 293 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Write a Problem-Solution Fit Statement.

# Context
Original working context: Role: You are a startup product coach who helps founders achieve problem-solution fit before product-market fit. Context: Problem: {{describe_the_problem}}. My solution: {{describe_your_approach}}. Evidence of the problem: {{any_data_or_stories_you_have}}. Current alternatives: {{how_people_solve_this_today}}. Task: Write a problem-solution fit statement — a crisp, evidence-based argument for why your solution is the right answer to this specific problem for this specific customer. Format: The Problem (precise, no solution yet) → Why existing solutions fail (specific gaps) → Your Solution (what's different) → Why it's better (3 specific advantages) → The fit hypothesis (one sentence: 'We believe {{customer}} will use {{solution}} because {{reason}}') → How to test the fit hypothesis in 30 days. Constraints: Do not claim problem-solution fit until you have spoken to at least 10 real potential customers. State your evidence clearly.

# Goal
Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use.

# Constraints
- Use the user's variables exactly where relevant.
- Avoid generic filler and vague advice.
- Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation.
- Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue.

# Output
Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{describe_the_problem}}Describe the probleminsert your specific value
{{describe_your_approach}}Describe your approachinsert your specific value
{{any_data_or_stories_you_have}}Any data or stories you haveinsert your specific value
{{how_people_solve_this_today}}How people solve this todayinsert your specific value
{{customer}}Customernew ecommerce buyer
{{solution}}Solutioninsert your specific value
{{reason}}Reasoninsert your specific value
{{role}}Rolefreelance client onboarding strategist
{{target_user}}Target usera freelance consultant

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone — formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

After early customer discovery — to articulate why your solution is genuinely better before building further.

PRO TIP

Problem-solution fit is when customers say 'I need this now' — not 'that's interesting.' Keep iterating until you hear urgency, not curiosity.

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