Most founders build too much too soon. The result? A bloated MVP with features no one uses.

Here’s how to prioritize what actually drives results:

1. Start with the core problem

• What is the one thing your MVP must solve?
• If a feature doesn’t directly support this, it can wait.

2. Use the MoSCoW Method

• Must-have: Essential for functionality (e.g., login, core workflow).
• Should-have: Important but not urgent (e.g., analytics, integrations).
• Could-have: Nice extras that don’t impact usability (e.g., dark mode).

3. Validate before you build

• Use surveys, user interviews, or landing pages to test demand.
• If users wouldn’t pay or sign up for it, it’s not an MVP priority.

4. Ship, learn, iterate

• Launch with the essentials, then refine based on actual user behavior.
• Features should be driven by data, not assumptions.

The fastest way to fail? Build everything at once. The fastest way to win? Build only what matters, then improve from there.

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