You put in the effort. Build your MVP. Hit launch. And then… silence.
No users. No traction. No real insights.
It’s frustrating because MVPs are supposed to be quick, smart ways to learn what works. But most end up doing the opposite. Why? Because we forget the true purpose of an MVP: it’s not to launch, it’s to learn.
Let’s break it down.
5 Reasons Why MVPs Miss the Mark
1. Solving the Wrong Problem
A lot of MVPs are built around an idea that teams are excited about, not a problem real users face. If your MVP doesn’t solve something painful or important, people won’t care.
How to fix it: Talk to real users first. Make sure the problem is real and worth solving.
2. Trying to Impress, Not Learn
We often try to make MVPs look polished or impressive. But that’s not the point. MVPs are meant to help us learn what works, not to look perfect.
How to fix it: Keep it super simple. Focus on learning, not showing off.
3. No Clear Goal or Hypothesis
Many MVPs are launched without a clear idea of what we’re testing. Without a goal, you won’t know if it worked or not.
How to fix it: Write this before you build anything: “If we [do this], we believe [this will happen], and we’ll measure it by [this metric].”
4. Poor Launch Strategy
Even great MVPs can fail if no one sees them. Just building something isn’t enough; you need to get it in front of the right people.
How to fix it: Make a simple plan to share your MVP with your target users. Talk to them directly.
5. Being Afraid of Being Wrong
Sometimes teams secretly hope their MVP will just prove they were right all along. So they ignore bad feedback or avoid asking tough questions.
How to fix it: Be honest. If the MVP flops, that’s good, you just saved yourself from building the wrong thing.
What You Really Need to Know
Most MVPs fail because they’re built like half-done products instead of smart experiments. But if you treat your MVP as a way to learn, not just launch, you’ll have a much better shot at finding product-market fit and avoiding wasted time.
Bonus Thought:
“Your MVP should feel like a bet. If you’re sure it’ll work, it’s probably not an MVP, it’s just a soft launch.”
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If you’re building (or planning) an MVP, pause and ask yourself: What am I really trying to learn?
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