Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Needs, jobs & value propositions · Core

Problem-solution fit

ELI5

The solution appears to solve a real important problem.

Used in conversation

“Problem-solution fit comes before scaling acquisition.”

Definition

Evidence that a defined customer problem is important and the proposed solution meaningfully addresses it.

Here “Problem-solution fit” means: Evidence that a defined customer problem is important and the proposed solution meaningfully addresses it.

Pitch context

You will see “Problem-solution fit” in strategy decks, market analyses, business plans and planning workshops when the discussion reaches needs, jobs & value propositions.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret needs, jobs & value propositions without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.