What Working Idea Filters Look Like (AI SaaS)

What working filters look like for AI SaaS founders.

What You Should See

• Less impressive demos. More buyer-specific demos.
• The wedge is something beyond "we use the latest model."
• You stop chasing each new release.
• Paid pilots happen before public launch.

What You Should Not See

• Your value prop is the model brand.
• Pivots tied to capability releases.
• Hacker News-flavored demos with no buyers.

The Real Test

A new model release does not break your value prop. If yes, the filter worked. If no, your wedge is the model, not the niche.