Template guide
Overview
Stop building features nobody wants. Use this structured interview template to validate real pain points, current workflows, and budget willingness before you write code.
Who should use this template
- Early-stage founders
- Product managers
- Innovation labs
What this template covers
Context & pain points
- Industry and role
- Major pain points
- Current solutions used
Workflow & Value
- Detailed workflow description
- Feature priorities
- Budget willingness
Barriers
- Adoption barriers
- Implementation challenges
From responses to AI summary
FormGenyus is built for workflows where raw answers are long. Here is an illustrative example of how a summary differs from raw text (not from a live submission).
Sample raw response
User spends 4 hours/week manual data entry; currently uses Excel; willing to pay $50/mo for automation…
Discovery highlight
- Primary Pain: Manual data entry overhead (4hrs/week concentration)
- Comp: Excel is the primary incumbent; automation is the high-value wedge
- Willingness: Positive signal for $50/user/mo pricing tier
FAQ
- What is 'The Mom Test'?
- A philosophy of asking questions that even your mom couldn't lie to you about—focusing on past behavior over future promises.
- How many interviews should I do?
- Aim for 15–30 within a single customer segment to find patterns.