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Launched in 2020, Spark serves as the entrepreneurship hub of Greater Manhattan, Kansas. Spark provides education, connections and community for entrepreneurs and startup founders in order to ignite a dynamic and inclusive culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. Spark connects the entrepreneurship ecosystem of the Flint Hills by sponsoring and supporting entrepreneurship-focused

06/02/2026

The truth is, you won’t know until you start having conversations.

Not just with friends and family, but with the people who could actually become your customers.

One of the best ways to validate an idea is to ask questions and listen. What challenges are they facing? What solutions are they already using? What would make their lives easier?

Try talking with 20–30 potential customers before investing significant time or money into your idea.

And don’t be afraid to ask the big question: “Would you pay for a solution like this?”

Their answers can provide valuable insight into whether you're solving a real problem and where you may need to refine your approach.

Every successful business starts with understanding its customers.

How did you know your idea was worth pursuing?

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