So you have an idea, but you just don’t know how to put it into action. Every great startup begins with such an idea, but not every idea can turn into a great startup. There are six key steps to validating your startup idea, and in this post, we’ll walk you through each one, so you can confidently move forward with your idea. Step 1: Defining the Problem Before you begin putting your idea into action, make sure that it actually solves a problem that your target market faces.