The Lean Startup
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Lean Startup
A methodology for developing businesses and products through validated learning and rapid iteration
The lean startup approach emphasizes testing assumptions quickly rather than extensive upfront planning
Minimum Viable Product
The simplest version of a product that allows you to start learning from customers
An MVP is not about minimal features but about maximum learning with minimum effort
Pivot
A structured course correction to test a new hypothesis about product market or growth strategy
Pivoting is not failure but a natural part of discovering what works
Validated Learning
Learning backed by empirical data from real customer behavior not just opinions or projections
Validated learning proves progress through evidence of customer value creation
Build-Measure-Learn
The fundamental feedback loop driving lean startup methodology
The goal is to minimize total time through the build-measure-learn loop
Innovation Accounting
A system of metrics that measures progress toward validated learning and sustainable business
Innovation accounting helps startups measure what matters rather than vanity metrics
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