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MVP.dev publishes practical guidance for operators dealing with workflow friction, tool sprawl, reporting drag, and technical decision-making. The focus is business operating systems, fractional CTO leadership, AI-enabled implementation, and sharper execution.

Startup boom in America: the aftermath of a pandemic

Startup boom in America: the aftermath of a pandemic

The recorded growth in applications for new businesses has reached an unmatched high in recent history. According to The Wall Street Journal, new applications for an employer ID reached over one million through mid-September in the US. That’s a whopping 12% increase from last year and the highest number since 2007. Interestingly, these figures still don’t account gig workers which means incorporating this particularity only furthers the already inflated number. Inherently, the surge of applications …

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Build it and they will come: a myth

Build it and they will come: a myth

In the 1989 film Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner’s character is prompted to brave uncertainty when an unseen force compels him to “build it, and he will come.” Like the arresting tale of Noah’s ark, Kevin’s character builds an unlikely investment in the middle of nowhere as a response to a voice. In the movie, how he acts on his instincts proves effective in that the circumstances fall toward his favor. Not the same can …

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MVP.dev reads: Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount

There aren’t too many mainstream books that shed light on the joys and pains of finding a niche market to sell to. Contrary to other sales books that introduce new ways of networking and closing deals, Blount does a tremendous job in reminding founders, leaders, and sellers of the importance of putting the effort and sweating it out. If you’re a sales professional looking to indulge in a good read, let Jeb Blount’s Fanatical Prospecting …

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Is Bubble Good Enough for Your MVP?

Is Bubble Good Enough for Your MVP?

Before being the global brands they are today, Facebook, Dropbox, and Uber started as Minimum Viable Products. Casually referred to as MVP by business folks, these are trimmed-down versions of the entire product and serve as an entrepreneur’s guinea pig. In other words, MVPs are testing tools leaders use to gather feedback to measure market response. A concrete example of this is Amazon. Prior to becoming the billion-dollar e-commerce force it is at the moment, …

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I found my product-market fit. What’s next?

I found my product-market fit. What’s next?

Seasoned entrepreneurs can shed light on how they’ve come to find their product-market fit, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to the process. Every product is different, every industry novel. Despite that reality, product potential and market potential are strong indicators that founders and business leaders could be well on their way. Still, that’s not to say that market potential is the same as the overall market size. Entrepreneurs should be cautious in establishing metrics, …

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