Build Less, Raise More: The Scrappy Founder’s Guide to Winning MVPs

Many early-stage founders fall into the trap of overbuilding their MVPs, leading to wasted resources, slow validation, and missed funding opportunities. In this talk, I'll introduce a fresh approach to building Minimum Viable Products by shifting the focus from feature development to market validation. Instead of building a "mini version" of a full product, founders will learn how to create a lean, strategic Proof of Concept that speaks directly to both user needs and investor expectations. 

Key Takeaways:

• The Validation-First Mindset: Why your MVP should be a learning tool, not a polished product.
• How to Identify the "Minimum" in Your MVP: Strategies to cut through the noise and build only what is necessary to prove your product’s core value.
• Creating a Winning PoC: How to craft an MVP that shows demand, gathers real user insights, and provides tangible data points to present to investors.
• Lean Validation Strategies: Learn how to run quick, effective experiments to test your product’s potential with minimal development.
• Telling the Right Story to Investors: How to present your MVP’s validation metrics, user learnings, and market insights in a way that builds investor confidence.