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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 - How to Plan an MVP
@ Y Combinator
08/01/19
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Michael Seibel
08/01/19
@ Y Combinator
Time box your MVP specifications to simplify the development process and focus on what can be built in a limited timeframe.
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Michael Seibel
03/16/23
@ Y Combinator
To build an MVP quickly, set a specific deadline, write down required features, prioritize desperate customer needs, and avoid falling in love with your initial product. Focus on your users instead.
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Michael Seibel
09/06/18
@ Y Combinator
It's important to ensure your MVP actually solves the problem you intend to address; otherwise, you risk drifting away from your original goal. Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in two weeks is much easier when you stay focused on solving the specific problem for your target customer.
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Michael Seibel
08/01/19
@ Y Combinator
Cut non-essential features from your MVP to meet deadlines and ensure something is launched into the market.
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Michael Seibel
08/01/19
@ Y Combinator
Build a very lean MVP that can be developed quickly, ideally in weeks rather than months, focusing on the most critical features for your initial users.
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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.
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Michael Seibel
04/05/19
@ Y Combinator
Release your MVP quickly, as it can often be built in days or weeks, allowing you to start learning about the problem's solvability.
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Michael Seibel
08/01/19
@ Y Combinator
Start with a simple MVP that serves as a base for iteration; it doesn't need to be special, just functional enough to begin the process of learning and improving.
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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.