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Chris Messina

Do you agree with Linear that it's time to rethink the MVP?

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I agree that the MVP is a journey, and not a one-time validation event, and that continuous iteration is necessary to refine the product into a competitive offering in existing markets. I found the emphasis on using a waitlist strategically to collect targeted feedback from specific tranches of early adopters a solid recommendation. Given this, it tracks that when you narrow your target audience, you can be more selective and intentional on how you deploy resources. By leveraging deep understanding of specific user needs, you can create significant value compared with the competition. Is this similar or different to your approach?
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Julian Paul
I think so. Taking a product takes time to build tbh. Even today. But getting a Carrd or Framer one-pager up and running even with a domain redirect to gather waitlist emails and then ask them questions either via email or form is better than just not having that at all. Waitlists are a good way solve for the cold start problem. The MVP or Alpha version of a product comes after... it's what we're seeing on https://early.tools – it's more of a linear (no pun intended) progression of graduating from one phase to the next of building. Waitlists are the easiest way to get started whilst you build a product for weeks or months if it takes longer. Really recommend looking at https://early.tools (which I am building). So many early products on there that are using waitlists. Just makes sense tbh @chrismessina!
Robert Novak
Agree Chris
Tatiana Vdovychenko
I'm on the same page about MVP being a continuous journey. It's not just a one-time thing – you have to keep refining your product to stay ahead. What really caught my eye in the article was the idea of strategically using a waitlist to get feedback from specific groups of early users. It makes total sense; when you focus on a smaller audience, you can be more thoughtful with your resources. Understanding your users deeply gives you a competitive edge. At JetSoftPro, where we've been immersed in the world of software development for two decades, working closely with startups, we've compiled some invaluable insights about MVP in one of our articles. If you're navigating the startup landscape or interested in optimizing your Minimum Viable Product approach, I highly recommend giving it a read. https://jetsoftpro.com/blog/supe...
Halimat Aderoju
I agreed
Alexis Riols
Agree the MVP approach helps to fast track the creation process of a new product without market fit well defined. That's allow to quickly validate hypothesis and knowledge gap instead of spending months to build advanced product without market adoption validation. Into big product MVP are also used as Beta to apply this approach to new features launches.
André J
One stage boatloads the next. That's how I think of it. At each stage you should create enough value to get to the next stage.
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