<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Lessons learned from assumptions while building SparrowGenie product underscore importance of user feedback.Initial validation fell short when target users turned out to be champions, not buyers.Rebuilt pitch focusing on IT buyers, shifted from emotional to logical approach.Discovered pitfalls of launching MVP prematurely and challenges of AI product adoption.Emphasized need for behavior change in AI adoption, importance of clear communication for visibility.