Startup Basics Day 3: Building Your Startup MVP (Minimum Viable Product) So, youโve got a solid idea, and youโve even validated it. Thatโs awesome! Now, itโs time to bring it to life, but not by building the entire thing (yet). Today, weโll talk about creating your MVPโthe simplest version of your product that you can launch and test. WHATโS AN MVP, REALLY? MVP stands for Minimum Viable Product. Think of it as the โstarter packโ version of your product. Itโs just enough to solve the main problem youโre tackling, without all the extra bells and whistles. Hereโs a fun way to think about it: If your goal is to build a car, your MVP isnโt a half-finished carโitโs a skateboard. Itโs basic, it works, and it gets people moving. WHY EVEN BOTHER WITH AN MVP? Itโs Cheaper and Faster Imagine spending months (and lots of money) building your dream product, only to realize no one wants it. Ouch, right? An MVP helps you avoid that by testing your idea early. You Get Real Feedback Itโs one thing to think your idea is great, but real users will show you whatโs actually working (or not). It Attracts Attention Whether itโs early adopters, investors, or partners, having something tangible (even if itโs simple) makes a big difference. STEPS TO BUILD YOUR MVP 1. Focus on the Problem First, get crystal clear on the ONE problem your product is solving. Donโt try to do everythingโstick to the basics. 2. Pick the Core Features Write down all the features youโd love your product to have. Now, be ruthless and cut everything except the essentials. If it doesnโt solve the main problem, it can wait. 3. Use Simple Tools Donโt overcomplicate things. Use no-code platforms like Glide, Webflow, or Bubble if youโre not a coder. If you can code, stick to lightweight frameworks to get something up fast. 4. Build Fast Your MVP doesnโt need to be pretty; it just needs to work. Think โgood enough,โ not โperfect.โ 5. Test with Real People Share your MVP with potential users. Watch how they use it, listen to their feedback, and take notes. Speaking of marketing, thatโs exactly what weโll cover tomorrow in Day 4: How to Market Your Startup. See you then! FOLLOW Vikas Acharya !!
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