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This concept is important enough to coin a new term, say “maximum learning action” - the thing to do next that will test hypotheses efficiently.

This will emphasise the point, rather than being dragged back by incumbent interpretations of the words “product” or “viable product”.

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Good advice!

Some experimentation and proof of concept discussion and demonstration with the prospective user/customer, before committing to build a mission-capable prototype.

Hmmm… what other enterprise could use this approach? 😉

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Another crisp but impactful piece Steve! Focusing on the prize is obvious yet easy to miss. I have been discussing with my students that MVP has iterations, too. Some of that drone and tech validation can offer great learning, but not after first validating the prize.

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Very useful advice

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