Yes, your idea is validated, like everyone said. So that's good. But there's more... Make sure your version of the idea is differentiated in a way that's not t

Yes, your idea is validated, like everyone said. So that's good. But there's more... Make sure your version of the idea is differentiated in a way that's not too easy to reproduce. You make a good version of your idea => they have more money => they clone what you've done and market it more effectively => not a winner for you. "Do it better than them" is the right idea, but they should be thinking the same about you.