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MVP
What an MVP is, how to decide what goes in, what it costs and how long it takes: from the idea to the first product in customers' hands.
What is an MVP? A founder's guide to building one that teaches you somethingNot a cheaper version of your product: the fastest honest way to find out whether you are right.
MVP vs prototype vs proof of concept: what each one tests and when to use itThree tools, three different questions. Trouble starts when you ask the wrong one.
MVP development cost: what drives the price and how to read a quoteThere is no right price in the abstract, only a right price for a well-written scope.
How long does it take to build an MVP? Phases, delays and app store timelinesStop asking how long it will take. Decide how long you want to spend, and cut to fit.
Types of MVP: concierge, Wizard of Oz, landing pages and when to use eachBefore writing any code, ask what the cheapest route to a true answer looks like.
How to validate a startup idea before you spend money building itOpinions are free. Evidence costs the person giving it something, and that is how you spot it.
How to build an MVP with AI: what vibe coding gets right and what production needsAI gets you to a prototype in days. The rest of the road needs your eyes open.