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>The problem is that these teams do not understand the point of an MVP. [...] In fact, the MVP doesn’t have to be a product at all. By definition, a minimum vi
by applecore 11y ago
>The problem is that these teams do not understand the point of an MVP. [...] In fact, the MVP doesn’t have to be a product at all.
By definition, a minimum viable product is always a product: http://www.startuplessonslearned.com/2009/08/minimum-viable-product-guide.html http://www.startuplessonslearned.com/2009/08/minimum-viable-...
- brikis98 11y agoThat article, and Eric Ries' book, define an MVP as a "version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort." A "version of a new product" doesn't have to be a product. The classic example of an MVP that Eric Ries uses is the explainer video Drew Houston created for DropBox before building the actual product [1]. The video worked as an MVP by helping Houston test his assumptions, but I don't think you could say the video itself was a "product." [1] http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/19/dropbox-minimal-viable-product/ http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/19/dropbox-minimal-viable-prod...