Don’t Build Your MVP Yet -Read This First

Most founders rush into building an MVP. But here’s the truth: an MVP isn’t just a product, it’s a test of your hypothesis.

Skip a few critical steps, and you risk wasting time, budget, and trust.

Here’s what to do before you write a single line of code.

1) Define the Problem, Not the Product

Your job isn’t to build features, it’s to validate a problem worth solving.

• 1. Create mockups, landing pages, or even run “manual MVPs.”
• 2. Collect signals that people want the solution before you ship it.

2) Minimum Lovable Product > Minimum Viable Product

“Viable” is too cold. Your MVP should be usable and memorable.
Think about a small detail that delights an intuitive flow, or even a tiny design touch that builds trust.

Delight creates stickiness.

3) Flip the Process: Demo → Sell → Build

Instead of Build → Demo → Sell, try this:

1. Sketch solutions (Lean Canvas, mockups)
2. Validate with demos, pre-orders, or feedback
3. Build what people already proved they want

This cuts down on risk and prevents feature bloat.

4) Be Lean. Be Metrics-Driven.

Track early signals:

1. Who’s clicking?
2. Who’s signing up?
3. What’s converting?

If something doesn’t move the needle, cut it quickly. Your MVP’s job is to collect learning, not to ship a perfect product.

TL;DR
Mistake Better Way
Build first, test later Define problem → demo → sell → build
“Viable only” Build something lovable
Guesswork over data Ship early, follow the metrics
Final Thought

An MVP isn’t about speed alone. It’s about validating with empathy.
Build something small, lovable, and data-driven — and you’ll have the right foundation to scale.