Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
The simplest version of a product that can be released to test a hypothesis with real users.
Also known as: MVP, Minimum viable version
Category: Concepts
Tags: businesses, products, strategies, lean
Explanation
A Minimum Viable Product is the smallest version of a product that allows you to collect validated learning about customers with minimum effort. Rather than building complete solutions based on assumptions, MVPs test core hypotheses quickly. The goal isn't a 'bad' product but a focused one - just enough to learn whether your solution addresses a real need. For knowledge workers and creators, MVP thinking applies to content, courses, and systems: start with the essential core, get feedback, then iterate.
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