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Viable or Valuable? Rethinking MVPs Before You Scare Users Away
We've all heard of the Minimum Viable Product, but what if that “viable” MVP is actually pushing users away before they ever get a chance to see your product’s real value? Inspired by a conversation with a group of CEOs and coaches, I challenge the traditional MVP mindset and offer a more impactful alternative: the Minimum Valuable Product.
In this episode, we explore:
The true origin and intent behind the MVP concept
A real-world analogy that’ll change how you think about "viable"
Why functional isn't always enough—and how trust is easily broken
The risk of over-scoping valuable and how to…
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