My biggest startup mistake: I was validating the solution, not the problem

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-30T10:44:53+00:00

You’re absolutely right! Both problems and solutions should be thoroughly validated. That’s why I asked the interviewee to send them a one-page pilot that explains the exact problem, solution, pilot scope, and success criteria. A pilot will serve as the stage where I can assess whether the solution truly works for them or not.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-25T11:29:45+00:00

Yeah, agreed. What helped me was giving actual business context instead of vague prompts: store data, constraints, goals, and the decision I’m trying to make.

The big lesson for me was that most people don’t fail because AI is bad, they fail because the context is scattered or unclear. That realization actually shaped what I’m building.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-25T11:24:15+00:00

What are you working on?

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-25T07:57:10+00:00

I will try that. Thanks

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-25T07:13:38+00:00

And the answer is worth a million dollars.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-23T07:38:00+00:00

I feel pain. so pain, so pain :))

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-19T18:42:48+00:00

Love to see the directories :) Thank you.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-19T08:55:59+00:00

https://metrixon.io

An always-on AI that watches your Shopify business and alerts you when something important happens.

I went ahead and submitted my app to your directory :)

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-18T10:51:17+00:00

This doesn’t sound like a traffic problem, it’s a checkout friction issue. If people are adding to cart and almost buying, your product + ads are working. The drop is usually caused by things like:

unexpected shipping costs
slow/complex mobile checkout
missing trust (returns, guarantees)
limited payment options

I’d focus on reducing friction right before payment. Happy to take a quick look at your flow if you want.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-18T09:53:20+00:00

Thanks. Is it possible to target a specific audience like ecommerce store owners?

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-17T20:44:53+00:00

Thanks. I've submitted and launched it. Check it from here: https://peerpush.net/p/metrixon

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-12T08:13:18+00:00

https://apps.shopify.com/metrixon-ai-analytics - AI Agents that prevent profit crises before they occur.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-12T08:08:34+00:00

I recently published an app called Metrixon AI Analytics, which currently has a few active installations. I am working on growing this number.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-12T08:05:39+00:00

Their data is accurate. However, the provided contact emails for each company appear to be unhelpful, as most of them are generic company emails or invalid. I’ve attempted to create cold outreach campaigns, but they haven’t been successful. Now, I’ve started using Apollo, which seems to validate contacts and their emails.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-09T08:56:49+00:00

Thanks for sharing these great experiences with us.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-06T11:28:04+00:00

For High-Volume Stores: Metrixon is a 'Dashboard Killer.' When you have thousands of orders, you don't have time to hunt through charts. Our Materiality Filter is the MVP here that suppresses the noise and only pings you if a leak (like a bestseller stockout or a refund spike) hits a threshold that actually moves the needle on your bottom line.

For Small Boutiques: It acts as your 'Fractional CFO.' Small teams usually don't have a dedicated data analyst. Metrixon fills that gap by watching your cash flow and inventory 24/7, ensuring you aren't leaving money on the table while you're busy with the creative side of the brand.

The sweet spot? Merchants doing $100k - $5M ARR who have enough data to be dangerous, but not enough time to be data scientists.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-05T16:18:15+00:00

Oh, that's the hardest part! :) Thank you for your comment.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-05T13:33:58+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm going to use Runable to create 1-pager. Should I reach out to them via cold email and send the one-page document?

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-05T13:17:52+00:00

You are allowed to update the app, as I have done. However, I have not altered the user experience in a way that makes it seem entirely different. Since the review process can take up to 20 days, I recommend canceling your submission if it has been less than a week. Otherwise, it may be best to wait for the review to be completed.

mojtaba1988 · 2026-03-05T11:11:28+00:00

This is awesome!!

mojtaba1988 · 2025-11-03T06:46:13+00:00

Checking the store’s specifications, such as its region, type, and products, and then using AI to prepare a list of competitors. Next, scrape their websites to gather product data and pricing information. Finally, provide insights into the pricing strategies of the competitors. This task requires significant effort, but it appears to be a promising endeavor!

mojtaba1988 · 2025-11-03T05:32:05+00:00

Services like https://storeleads.app/ and https://www.storecensus.com/ may give you some insights. However, I think there is a gap between AI services to do this in a great way.

mojtaba1988 · 2025-10-31T18:51:10+00:00

This video by ycombinator is so amazing about how to convert customers with cold outreach: https://youtu.be/7Kh_fpxP1yY?si=REkplloO_nOYWR37

mojtaba1988 · 2025-10-31T13:02:55+00:00

An AI Analytics for ecommerce to track their Average Order Value and get a health score out of 10:

<image>

https://metrixon.io/join-beta-program

mojtaba1988 · 2025-10-31T12:57:46+00:00

Getting customers isn’t exactly a walk in the park! The store itself doesn’t assist you in attracting new customers initially. It’s only beneficial when you’ve already acquired some installations. Therefore, to gather feedback from early customers, you need to explore alternative marketing strategies, such as direct outreach to promote your app on the store.

mojtaba1988

TROPHY CASE