Building Your Startup MVP: Less is More

The MVP Philosophy

An MVP should be the smallest version of your product that allows you to start the learning process. It's not about building something minimal—it's about learning maximum.

Common MVP Mistakes

• Building too many features before launch
• Over-optimizing for scale you don't have yet
• Focusing on perfection instead of feedback
• Not defining clear success metrics

The Right Approach

Identify your riskiest assumption. Build the smallest thing that tests it. Learn from real users. Iterate quickly.

Technology Choices

Use familiar technologies that let you move fast. Don't experiment with too many new tools at once. You can always refactor later.