An introduction to the Learning Loop, one of the mental models used for validating product innovation ideas for businesses. Learn how you can use a learning loop to see the big picture and make better decisions when innovating new products.

Join Ryan Hatch, Head of Product Strategy, and Robert Kaminski, Product Strategist as they discuss their approach to validating product innovation ideas for businesses.

You'll also hear their perspective on where product and venture teams get stuck in the details of the innovation process and how they zoom back out to get more actionable insights.

Segments

00:00 - Intro to Exploring Product
02:58 - 1st Principles
03:26 - Humans are the Epicenter
05:39 - Innovation Doesn't Have a Roadmap
07:27 - The Learning Loop
09:29 - Vision
13:20 - Opportunity Theory
17:10 - Risks
22:35 - Discovery
25:50 - Learning
29:18 - The Theory Reality Gap
36:40 - Q&A
48:06 - Future of "Exploring Product"

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Resources on customer research and product innovation

Understanding Your Customers When You Don't Have Any Yet

5 Strategies to Find New Revenue Streams

First 4 Steps to Creating New Revenue Streams

Business Model Canvas - Strategyzer

The Lean Startup Methodology - Principles

From Idea to Venture Launch - Prototypes and Feedback Loops

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Watch more episodes of Exploring Product

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Better Meetings and Improving Remote Innovation - Douglas Ferguson of Voltage Control

Building Innovation Culture at Kohler - Interview with Shashank Varma

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