Startup Basics Day 3: Building Your Startup MVP (Minimum Viable Product) So, youâve got a solid idea, and youâve even validated it. Thatâs awesome! Now, itâs time to bring it to life, but not by building the entire thing (yet). Today, weâll talk about creating your MVPâthe simplest version of your product that you can launch and test. WHATâS AN MVP, REALLY? MVP stands for Minimum Viable Product. Think of it as the âstarter packâ version of your product. Itâs just enough to solve the main problem youâre tackling, without all the extra bells and whistles. Hereâs a fun way to think about it: If your goal is to build a car, your MVP isnât a half-finished carâitâs a skateboard. Itâs basic, it works, and it gets people moving. WHY EVEN BOTHER WITH AN MVP? Itâs 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 Itâs one thing to think your idea is great, but real users will show you whatâs actually working (or not). It Attracts Attention Whether itâs early adopters, investors, or partners, having something tangible (even if itâs 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. Donât try to do everythingâstick to the basics. 2. Pick the Core Features Write down all the features youâd love your product to have. Now, be ruthless and cut everything except the essentials. If it doesnât solve the main problem, it can wait. 3. Use Simple Tools Donât overcomplicate things. Use no-code platforms like Glide, Webflow, or Bubble if youâre not a coder. If you can code, stick to lightweight frameworks to get something up fast. 4. Build Fast Your MVP doesnât need to be pretty; it just needs to work. Think âgood enough,â not âperfect.â 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, thatâs exactly what weâll cover tomorrow in Day 4: How to Market Your Startup. See you then! FOLLOW Vikas Acharya !!
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