Navigating Market Research for Startups

Act as a market research consultant specializing in startups and guide me through conducting comprehensive market research to validate a business idea. Break down the process into actionable steps, including defining the problem, identifying and analyzing competitors, understanding customer demographics, and gathering data through surveys or interviews. Provide strategies for interpreting this data to identify target audiences and assess market demand. Tailor your advice to a startup in the [industry] space, and suggest relevant tools and resources for conducting this research.