Business, finance and operations

Minimum viable product (MVP)

  • Business, finance and operations

Definition

The simplest version of a product that can be released to learn whether it solves a real need.

Also called

MVP, Minimum viable product

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Why it matters

It tests ideas quickly before investing heavily.

Where it is used

Start-up plans, product launches and discovery work.