
The smallest useful version of an idea
6/29/2026 • 2 min read
A first version should answer a question, not imitate a finished company. Shrinking the build helps young entrepreneurs learn sooner.
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A first version should answer a question, not imitate a finished company. Shrinking the build helps young entrepreneurs learn sooner.

Young builders are often told to invent a business. A better starting point is closer to home: notice a repeated problem and who feels it.
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