PROBLEM_ANALYSIS

Category: 11. Domain / Industry Hackathons
Section: Phase 1: Problem Definition

1. PROBLEM_ANALYSIS.md

Purpose: To deeply understand the industry problem, target users, regulations, and existing gaps.

I am participating in a [INDUSTRY NAME] hackathon (e.g., FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, ClimateTech) and I am a beginner.

Analyze the following problem statement deeply.
[PASTE PROBLEM STATEMENT]

Explain it in very simple language.
Then provide:
1. The actual problem being solved in this industry
2. Target users (specific personas within the industry)
3. User pain points
4. Existing ways people solve this problem in the industry
5. Limitations of existing industry solutions
6. Proposed industry-specific solution ideas
7. Core features for this industry
8. Nice-to-have features
9. What should NOT be built during a short hackathon
10. What could make this solution unique in this industry
11. A realistic MVP that can be built during a hackathon
12. Industry-specific technologies, APIs, and data sources that could be used

Do not assume I am an expert in this industry.
Explain industry concepts, regulations, and jargon in beginner-friendly language.
Highlight any compliance considerations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, KYC, AML).