EmpowerX
Module 01 · Think Like a Founder

Choosing Your Problem

Weigh your candidates and commit to the one you'll investigate

Session 4 · September 29, 2026

Learning objectives

  • Compare candidate problems against simple criteria
  • Commit to one problem to carry into Module 2

Tangible output

A one-paragraph statement of your chosen problem

Completion criteria

  • At least 2 candidate problems compared
  • One problem chosen and written down

Material

In this session:

  • Comparing your candidates
  • Making the call
  • Writing your problem statement

Checking for material…