- most people treat their mvp like a product. it's not. it's a test.
- if you're building before validating demand, you're guessing. and guessing adds 3-6 months of wasted time minimum
- mvp doesn't mean "code something fast" - it means "test an offer with real users fast"
Here's what actually works in 2025 if you're a solo founder:
- skip landing pages unless you already have traffic. instead, use a pinned tweet or a google form. quicker. easier to iterate.
- don't touch no-code tools until you've had at least 20 convos or email replies from people saying "i want this now"
- use reddit search + search operators like: site:reddit .com "looking for [your solution]" - that's free customer research
- steal phrases from reddit comments or amazon reviews and use them in your offer copy. it converts better than anything you’ll write
- build your waitlist manually. dm everyone who liked your idea post. not with "buy now" spam - ask what problem they actually have
- treat x (twitter) like a search engine. post your mvp concept + what you’re testing. people will tell you what’s broken in minutes
- post daily. not to go viral. but to gather signal. what hits? what flops? you're not building a product, you're refining a problem.
bonus tip: search your mvp idea on tiktok comments. tons of people explain exactly what they want in plain language. steal that.
Raw truth: no one cares what you're building. they care if it solves something that already bothers them.
validate the problem. validate the willingness to pay. then build.
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