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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

For medical devices, the MVP should be successfully peer-reviewed science that supports your work and outlines a clear path to regulatory clearance.

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A Conversation on Hard Tech with Eric Migicovsky

@ Y Combinator

A Conversation on Hard Tech with Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

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Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Biotech MVPs are challenging to define because commercial revenue typically only comes after product approval, which many biotechs never achieve.

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Jonathan Lim

04/30/25

@ a16z

In the current environment, the focus should be on developing products that can demonstrate clear impact on patients, whether through safety or efficacy.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

The term 'MVP' stands for 'Minimum Viable Product,' and it's crucial to remember that 'viable' means having users who find it useful; without that, you haven't truly created an MVP.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

Write down your MVP specifications to maintain clarity and prevent scope creep during development.

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Michael Seibel

08/01/19

@ Y Combinator

After launching your MVP, it's crucial to get feedback from users to understand how well your product meets their needs, even if the initial version is not fully developed.

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Surbhi Sarna

09/30/23

@ Y Combinator

After raising our seed round, we went on to raise about $20 million more in venture capital, taking our device through prototype stages and clinical studies, ultimately achieving FDA clearance.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

If you can't get anyone to use your MVP, it likely isn't viable; an MVP should be something that at least works for one person.

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Jared Friedman

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

AirX pivoted from developing a new medical device to launching a basic version using an existing FDA-approved device, enabling them to go live quickly without extensive regulatory delays.

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Michael Seibel

04/05/19

@ Y Combinator

The goal with your MVP is not to attract a large user base but to determine if it effectively solves the problem for any specific group of customers.