How did you come up with the idea for your product or service?

A lot of people around me transcribe audios manually and very slooowly. So, i decided to create an app that does that for them!.

lots of research and a final "aha" moment and 1.5 years later, weeks away from launch

Facing the problem firsthand

Experiencing a problem and validating if others have it too, but the initial idea ain't what the product/service is now selled, it went through several iterations, understanding the problem and the depth and details of it.

I try to solve my own problems in the first place. What I am familiar with. But then try to understand if others are facing the same issue and ultimately if there is a market for my problem.