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Day 16 Preview: The Build Begins
Chapter Preview Of The Soon-To-Be Published 30-Day Startup Manual
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Day 16
THE BUILD BEGINS
“If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late.”
- Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn
Congrats on finishing the first two parts of the book. Day 16 marks the transition from planning to actual construction. This chapter is concise by design. While there are many ways to build an MVP, you don’t need to explore them all. As you read, your focus will naturally sharpen around what fits your product, your goals, and your audience. The goal is not to cover everything but to give you just enough of the landscape so you can choose what truly serves you.
MVP development ecosystem spans three primary categories:
1. Digital MVPs (web applications, mobile apps, and online platforms)
2. Physical MVPs (3D-printed prototypes to hand-assembled samples)
3. Service-Based MVPs (human expertise or facilitated connections)
MVP Type | Digital MVP Development |
Description | Leverages platforms and tools to rapidly build digital products. |
Variants | - No-code/low-code tools for quick deployment |
Best For | Software products, online marketplaces, content platforms, data analytics services, automated workflows |
Advantages | Rapid iteration, scalable infrastructure, global reach |
Trade-offs | Requires technical upkeep, learning curve for some tools, ongoing user acquisition efforts |
MVP Type | Physical Product MVP Development |
Description | Focuses on building tangible prototypes that customers can physically interact with. |
Variants | - 3D printing and rapid prototyping tools (e.g., Shapeways, Protolabs, makerspaces) |
Best For | Consumer products, hardware solutions, industrial tools, tangible goods |
Advantages | High credibility, rich user feedback, clear demonstration of value |
Trade-offs | Higher upfront costs, longer build cycles, manufacturing risks |
Preview Note: This is just the opening of chapter 6. The full chapter helps you understand MVP launch to build a testable product or service.
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