Common MVP mistakes: How to build smart without overbuilding

Keep up to date with the latest news, best practice ideas and exclusive offers. Don’t miss out. Sign up here. Sign up for our quarterly newsletter A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is your first real signal to the market, your team, and your investors that you’re solving the right problem in the right way. While it’s often mentioned alongside terms like Proof-of-Concept (PoC), prototype, or pilot, an MVP plays a distinct role: validating real value with real users. Avoiding common missteps early sets the stage for faster iteration, smarter growth, and long-term success. Startups are under pressure to move quickly, but speed without focus can lead to costly mistakes. Proving value fast is essential, especially with limited resources, but moving too quickly without the right foundation can stall progress just as easily as moving too slowly. What an MVP should be An MVP is the leanest version of your product that still delivers real value and helps you learn whether you’re solving the r ... Read full article.