Pre-launch
Run your idea through 100+ personas and get unique perspectives.Run your idea through 100+ personas.
See how different audiences challenge, validate, and reshape your concept before launch.
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before you build it.
Delfy creates simulations with synthetic personas
to reveal objections, adoption triggers, and signals
of traction with visual clarity.
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Investor
x"Early-stage investor evaluating dozens of founder pitches and wanting a standardized validation snapshot for each idea."
4.5Clarity
4.5Relevance
3.5WTP (Pay)
Hi, I'm Founder. I just evaluated your artifact and scored it across five dimensions. Ask me anything about my reasoning, my objections, or what would change my mind.
What do you think about my startup idea?
I think the core pain is real: early founders burn time and money on weak validation, and "fast signal before building" is a strong wedge. On the evaluation here, I'd give it about a 4/5 for clarity, relevance, differentiation, and trust, but only 3/5 on willingness to pay. The one-liner is energetic, but it overpromises and feels too broad; I'd want it framed as reducing false positives and false confidence.
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3.12/5.0Mean WTP
Willingness to Pay distribution by bracket
1.0-2.01
2.1-3.071
3.1-4.027
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Airbnb 2008 pitch
Investors passed for 4 recurring reasons: trust, cancellation clarity, regulation, and competition.
FAQ
Questions before you simulate.
What can I validate with Delfy?
You can test startup theses, landing page messaging, PRDs, pitch decks, pricing, and one-liners before spending weeks building or pitching.
Who are the AI personas?
Delfy simulates customers, investors, operators, competitors, and other relevant audiences so you can compare reactions from multiple market angles.
How quickly do I get results?
Most simulations return structured scores, objections, buying triggers, and strategic recommendations in minutes.
Can I compare different versions of an idea?
Yes. You can run variations of the same thesis, message, or artifact and compare where the market signal gets stronger or weaker.
Do I need existing customer research?
No. Delfy works from the artifact or idea you provide, but existing notes, interviews, or positioning context can make the simulation sharper.
Founder notes.
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