MVP Development: How to Launch Fast Without Wasting Money

Building Your MVP the Right Way

An MVP is not a crappy version of your product. It is the smallest version that delivers value and lets you learn from real users.

What Makes a Good MVP?

• Solves one core problem exceptionally well
• Can be built in 8-12 weeks
• Costs $15,000-40,000 (not $100,000+)
• Gives you data to make better decisions

The MVP Development Process

Week 1-2: Discovery and planning. Define features, user flows, technical architecture.

Week 3-4: Design. Create wireframes and high-fidelity mockups.

Week 5-10: Development. Build core features in 2-week sprints.

Week 11-12: Testing and launch. QA, bug fixes, deployment.

Features to Cut (For Now)

• Social login (email/password is fine for MVP)
• Admin dashboards with fancy analytics
• Multiple user roles (start with one)
• Notifications and emails (add after launch)
• Perfect mobile responsiveness (focus on primary platform)

After Launch

Measure what matters: user signups, activation, retention, and feedback. Use this data to decide what to build next.