I’ve been exploring different approaches to building Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for SaaS startups and wanted to open a discussion about the most effective MVP strategies. From my experience, a successful MVP isn’t just about launching quickly—it’s about validating the right assumptions and learning from real users as efficiently as possible.

A few points I’ve found critical:

Prioritize Core Features: Focus on solving the main problem your target users face. Avoid adding “nice-to-have” features in the first version; they can wait until you validate the core value proposition.

User Feedback Loops: Engage with early adopters actively. Collect feedback through surveys, interviews, or usage analytics. This is invaluable for iterating on your product and deciding what features truly matter.

Lean Development: Embrace lean principles. Build, measure, and learn in short cycles. This keeps the product agile and reduces wasted effort on features that don’t drive value.
https://gloriumtech.com/mvp-development-strategy/
Clear Success Metrics: Define what success looks like for your MVP. Is it user engagement, retention, or revenue? Having clear metrics helps you objectively assess whether the MVP validates your idea.

Scalability Awareness: Even though the MVP is minimal, think ahead about architecture and scalability. Avoid choices that could create major technical debt later.

I’d love to hear how others approach MVP strategy. Do you prioritize speed over completeness, or do you try to build something more robust from the start? What tools or methods have worked best for validating assumptions early?