#LeanStartup

[bertlanister]

You don’t need more apps Just better ones.

[thetechtalk]

We’re not anti-tech. We’re anti-waste. TDZ Pro runs lean so we can grow.

[artyommukhopad]

Got an MVP idea?

Validate it with real users in just weeks.✔️

[masteryjournalbyjet]

From Vision to Validation — How BFB Helped Solidify My Business Path

When I first began taking this Business Feasibility course, my goal was to challenge the business idea I've been developing: The Next — a music launch site and agency that helps independent artists succeed by offering revenue-sharing models, marketing, and event planning services in one place. I entered this class hoping to stress-test my idea and gain better insight into whether it might be viable in thecompetitive marketplaces of today. This course served that purpose — and then some. Using Rhonda Abrams' feasibility checklist templates, I was able to viewmy concept from different angles, including financial risk, market demand, competitive advantage, and technical execution. The emphasis on real data and identifying credible sources allowed me to movebeyond intuition and towards substantiating ideas with concrete facts. For example, decomposing the IFPI 2022 report and Patreon creator income using Graphtreon gave me insight into actual artist habits and issues. I also learned the value of customer discovery. Creating a survey and analyzing feedback from real independent artists caused me toquestion some assumptions — specifically, what services they'll pay for upfront versus what they'd like bundled into revenue-share models. This helped to tighten my pricing model and service bundles to better align with real artist needs. All that being said, this class was extremely condensed. I wish that I had more time to do more rounds of testing and gather more customer information. There were just so many ideas that I wanted to prototype and dig deeper into, particularly with real-world interviews and MVP tests. I will be doing this as a continuous process on my own time, but alonger timeline would have provided deeper insights. Moving forward, I plan to apply what I learned in several ways. Personally, I’ll continue using feasibility tools to vet ideas before investing time and money. Professionally, I now have a working draft of a business model I can refine and pitch to collaborators, potential clients, or even funders. The confidence I’ve gained from having a structured validation process behind The Next is invaluable.

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Effective project management is a key skill for anyone helping to deliver projects. Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting, books on project management can provide invaluable insights, frameworks, and strategies to enhance your skills. With a wealth of knowledge available, it can be overwhelming to choose the best project management books that will make a difference in your career.

In this blog we will explore some of the best project management books that every professional should read.

Top Ten Books: 1. Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - PMI 2. Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 – AXELOS 3. The Lean Startup – Eric Ries 4. Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time – Jeff Sutherland 5. The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win – Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford 6. Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management – Scott Berkun 7. Critical Chain – Eliyahu M. Goldratt 8. Project Management for Non-Project Managers – Jack Ferraro 9. The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management – Eric Verzuh 10. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) & Agile Practice Guide – PMI

[bilousrichard25]

🏆 Bootstrapped Companies vs Startups: Startups focus on MVPs to minimize risk and attract funding. Are you startup-ready?

[iprogrammersolutions]

Before You Build Your MVP: A 10-Point Readiness Checklist Backed by Data and Battle-Tested Stories

You can’t afford to treat your MVP like a proof of concept. And yet, far too many startups and even enterprises do. What was once a strategic, lean go-to-market weapon has become a misunderstood checkbox for “getting something out quickly.” That mindset often leads to expensive do-overs and lost investor confidence. Having led and consulted on over 100+ product builds—from monoliths on Visual Basic in the early 2000s to modern microservices laced with AI/ML—I’ve come to believe that a robust MVP doesn’t start with code. It starts with clarity. This checklist isn't theory. It’s a reflection of what separates the successful 8% of MVPs that raise Series A rounds within 18 months, from the 92% that either pivot, stall, or shut down. 1. Crystal-Clear Problem Statement Your MVP must solve a problem that’s painfully obvious to the user. If you can’t explain the core problem in one sentence without using industry jargon, stop here. You’re not ready. Stat Insight: According to CB Insights, 35% of startups fail because there is “no market need.” That’s not just a problem mismatch—it’s a misunderstanding of the user’s actual pain point. From the Field: A B2B SaaS startup in the logistics sector came to us with a “shipment tracking AI platform.” Sounds exciting, until we spent two weeks just helping them define who their real users were—dispatchers, not fleet managers. That reframing saved their MVP from irrelevance. 2. Your ‘Must-Have’ Feature List Should Fit on a Post-it Notion, Airbnb, Dropbox—all started with a single sharp utility. If your MVP has more than 3 core features, you’re likely building a Version 1.0, not an MVP. Focus Point: MVP = Minimum Viable Product. Not “minimum everything.” It should be small, but impactful. Clarity trumps coverage. 3. You’ve Mapped the User Journey, Not Just Wireframes Design systems and UI kits are everywhere, but empathy is still rare. A functional UI that doesn't reflect real-world usage is like a Ferrari without a steering wheel. Checklist Tip: Walk through your MVP like a first-time user. Are the flows intuitive, or are you relying on help docs and tooltips? If it's the latter, rethink.

4. You Know Exactly What You Want to Measure An MVP is as much about learning as it is about delivery. What are your KPIs for success—DAUs, retention rate, CAC, NPS? Define them before development begins. Stat Insight: Startups that measure their MVP's performance with just two key metrics see a 30% higher chance of pivoting successfully, per Lean Analytics. 5. You’ve Chosen the Right Tech Stack for Speed + Scalability You’re not building for the future—you’re building to reach it faster. Choose stacks that get you there without locking you in. Example: For a fintech MVP targeting underbanked users in APAC, we went with Firebase + Flutter for speed. When it scaled to 100K users, we refactored into Node.js and React Native—without downtime. CTO Tip: Avoid over-architecting. But always keep modularity in mind. 6. You’ve Validated the Market Without Writing a Line of Code Pre-MVP validation is not a nice-to-have—it’s insurance. Surveys, landing pages, waitlists, even a Typeform with a Stripe button can give you real data. Proof: Buffer collected over 1200 email signups and got their first 100 paying users with no product. Just a landing page with pricing. 7. You Know What You Won’t Build Your Not-to-Build List is just as important as your feature list. Draw hard boundaries—especially when stakeholders try to sneak in their pet features. From the Field: A healthtech startup had 12 modules planned for their MVP. We cut it to 2 that directly impacted patient onboarding. They got acquired in 14 months. The rest? Still in backlog. 8. You Have a Deployment Plan—Not Just a Dev Plan Code complete is not launch complete. Factor in testing, CI/CD setup, rollback plans, release strategy, and post-launch monitoring. If you’re targeting app stores, include buffer time for reviews. CTO Tip: Tools like Sentry, Datadog, or LogRocket are not overkill for MVPs. They help you see what users aren’t telling you. 9. Your Budget Matches Your Goals If your budget is $5K, you’re not building an MVP. You’re building a prototype or a PoC. Be honest about what outcomes you expect—then align your spend. Stat Insight: The average MVP build cost in 2024 (across 5 key markets) is ~$30K–$80K. Anything less requires either internal dev capacity or reduced scope.

10. You’re Ready for Feedback, Not Praise The first release should make you nervous. That’s healthy. If you're not prepared to hear what’s broken, clunky, or confusing—your MVP is just a vanity project. CTO Thought: Real product-market fit emerges from discomfort. From listening to what users struggle with—not just what they like. Final Thoughts: MVPs Aren’t Just for Startups Anymore We’ve worked with global telcos, banks, and even government agencies on MVPs—because innovation cycles are shrinking. An MVP isn't just an early-stage play; it's a de-risking strategy across the board. Whether you're an early founder, a product head at a Fortune 500, or somewhere in between—take this checklist seriously. You’re not just building software. You’re laying down the first bricks of something that could last a decade. Or disappear in six months. Build smart. Build focused. And above all, build for learning from iProgrammer.

[zeniark]

Startups need to move fast—but smart. This blog explores how Agile development gives startups a competitive edge by cutting time-to-market and improving adaptability. Learn the tools, practices, and strategies that fuel high-growth teams.

[ketul99]

How to Build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for Your Startup | Step-by-Step Guide

Speed up your MVP development! This guide covers everything you need to build a cost-effective Minimum Viable Product that meets user needs and attracts investors.

[adapasrinivas]

Weekend Musings!

Just finished reading The Lean Startup by Eric Ries, and wow! This book is a game-changer for anyone in the entrepreneurial space.

Key takeaway? Embrace the Build-Measure-Learn loop! It's all about testing your ideas, learning from real data, and pivoting when necessary. If you're looking to navigate the uncertainties of startup life with confidence, this is a must-read!

[variaview]

Tired of building the "perfect" product only to find out nobody wants it? 🤯

It's time to ditch the endless planning and embrace the power of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

🚀 Learn how to build a lean, focused product, gather valuable user feedback, and validate your idea before investing all your resources in this ultimate guide to MVP development:

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In product development, businesses need to balance speed, quality, and innovation. The Agile methodology, combined with the concept of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), offers a powerful framework for achieving this balance. By focusing on creating a product with just enough features to address core customer needs, teams can test ideas, gather feedback, and iterate quickly. Let’s dive into what Agile MVP means and how it can drive success in your projects.

[jasmin-patel1]

Steps to Successfully Launch Your Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is crucial for efficiently validating your business idea with minimal resources. By focusing on essential features and iterative development, you can quickly gather user feedback, refine your product, and ensure alignment with market needs. Follow these essential steps to successfully develop and launch your MVP.

[dvbc]

Lean Six Sigma Consulting

D&V Business Consulting specializes in providing Lean Six Sigma Consulting services. Lean Six Sigma Consulting is a professional service that helps organizations improve their processes and increase efficiency by implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

[zeniark]

Bringing a new product to market can be super thrilling but also pretty tough. If you don’t validate your idea properly, you might end up pouring time and money into something that won’t click with your audience. That’s where MVP development comes in. It’s a smart way to test out your product concept without breaking the bank. By using an MVP, both startups and bigger companies can get real feedback from users, tweak the features, and grow smartly. This article dives into why MVPs are key, how they help with product validation, and how agile development can make everything smoother and less risky.