Understand what minimum viable product really means—the smallest version that tests your core assumption
Part of From Idea To Tested MVP
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Most people think MVP = crappy version of final product
Wrong. An MVP isn't a half-built car. It's a skateboard.
Both get you from A to B. The skateboard works TODAY. The half-built car is useless until it's finished.
MVP = Minimum Viable Product: The smallest thing you can build that tests your riskiest assumption.
Test your understanding with this quiz.
You want to build a platform connecting students with volunteer opportunities. What's the best MVP?
Complete this exercise and get AI-powered feedback.
Cut away everything except what's needed to test your core assumption.
Remember: If it takes more than 2 weeks, it's not minimum enough.