1) Describe your interviewing strategy. After my first two rounds of interviews, I concluded that the incorporation of a lifeguarding drone would be seen as useful and helpful in cutting down on the time it takes to reach a victim in the water. A lifeguarding drone is up to seven times faster than humans when reacting in an emergency. Drones have the benefit of direct flight so they do not have to bother with being slowed down by waves, current, or other pedestrians. The drone is able to release a flotation device in which the victim can hold on to until the lifeguard is able to make contact with the victim. I would also like to modify the opportunity so that the drone is equipped with cameras to see where the person in the water is as well as to be able to detect for sharks. I intend on asking specifically beach-goers and locals in beach towns on their opinion of the use of lifeguarding drones during ocean rescues.
3) Reflect on what you learned. Even though my product only benefits beach-goers, it reduces the number of rescues and drownings which is advantageous to more than just those who choose to spend a sunny, clear day at the beach. Throughout the interviewing process, I learned that the opportunity primarily needs to cater to the customer first. If the customer is not engaged or interested in the opportunity, than the demand for the opportunity will likely be poor.
I think the concept has real merit. I clearly see a need, I am curious as to how the idea would be implemented. How does a drone determine if a swimmer is in distress? I thought you asked a pretty good target market to gauge value. The only critique I would give is that the interview was a little rigid and felt a little too "scripted". I would try to play off the interviewee a little and be a little more engaging. Good job though and good luck.
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