Perfect your MVP before worrying about scaling : startups

Perfect your MVP before worrying about scaling

Too many times, founders think about taking over the world before they even have a solid product. Focus on getting your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) right first. Know your core users and make them love you before worrying about scaling. Dropbox nailed file-sync well before they became a household name. It's better to have a small group of fervent fans than a large pool of disinterested users. Scalability can come once you've hammered out the kinks.

Submitted 1 week, 4 days ago by nailitthenexpandit

Consider how Instagram started as Burbn, a check-in location app before it became the photo-sharing app we know. They nailed down what users loved about their MVP and discarded the rest. A focused MVP can evolve into a successful product.

1 week, 4 days ago by techhistorylover

Pffttt, interesting take... but what if you miss the boat while you 'perfect' it? Sometimes you gotta jump in with both feet or risk falling behind the competition. MVP is important, but don't sleep on scaling either.

1 week, 4 days ago by sassystarter

But if you wait too long to scale once you have MVP, you might miss out on the market entirely. Balance is key. Spot when your MVP clicks, and be ready to move fast.

1 week, 4 days ago by hurrymcscaleface

I think focusing on the MVP is also about minimizing resource wastage. Why build an elaborate system for users just to realize later it's not what they want? That's not lean startup thinking. Learning what exactly resonates with users early can provide key insights not just for scaling, but for product direction overall.

1 week, 4 days ago by thoughtful_tom

As someone who's been through a few startups, this advice is solid. Perfecting your MVP is crucial. I remember with my first startup, we pivoted like 3 times before really understanding our core user. Scaling was a distant dream!

1 week, 4 days ago by mvp_master

Totally agree. Scaling sounds terrifying honestly. I'm just trying to get my MVP working without breaking something. 😂 I'll worry about scaling when I'm ready... if ever!