So I've a product prototype that I'd like to pitch about in 30-45 seconds, in animation of some form. I'd love to have something along the lines of Common Craft's "Twitter in Plain English (see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddO9idmax0o), but the problem is I've very limited knowledge of Flash or other similar tools.Where could I get help in working with someone on coming up with a 30-45...
That's why I'd like to plan my first move accordingly. I think it's the most crucial move I'll make!
Right. Only that it's a bare-minimum prototype, built just to gauge customers' reactions and incorporate their input.
> Presumably, in doing that, you relied on the input of some target customers to help you understand their business. Right?
Of course. But the input given until now has been purely based on conversations I had before the prototype (for lack of a better word?) was built.
I'd like to see the reaction of someone that I have zero connections with, so that I don't get a biased (towards me) review. There's still much work to be done, but I'm wondering what the best way is to go out there, and tease them into eventually using the product, once it's set for release.
I've a web prototype. The time is ripe to reach out to (small) businesses (such as restaurants) to pilot or test out my product. Question is, what is the best first step in order to do so? Should I send "pitch" emails to the CEOs of these companies? Should I, instead, send them a link to a screencast of my product and how it'll make their lives easier? Should I call them and ask for a...