By Jolly Pradhan When you’re building something new—a solution that doesn’t exist yet, in a market that may or may not take shape—data isn’t always enough. In fact, sometimes data lies. That’s when your gut becomes more than a hunch—it’s a decision-making tool. As a systems engineer who has spent 15+ years in industries like Energy, Semiconductor, Healthcare, and HR Tech, I’ve seen the messy middle of innovation up close. And here’s the truth: in uncertain markets, you’ll nev