Was it just me who noticed that building “everything” first was a mistake too late?
I’ve been talking with a handful of startup founders lately, and one theme keeps coming back too much time gets spent trying to craft the perfect product before checking if real people want it.
Like, you know, adding extra features too soon, even when they’re just guesses. Polishing the UI for weeks, or building a more intricate system, than the audience is actually asking for. Then launch day hits, and the feedback changes direction completely anyway. It’s kind of wild .
I just read this blog on why MVPs work for Aussie businesses, mainly for startups that need to move fast without burning through the budget.
Honestly it got me thinking that validating ideas earlier is way better than overbuilding right from the start, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.
For anyone here who’s launched products before:
- Did you begin with a plain MVP, or did you go straight into a full product?
- What’s one thing you wish you hadn’t built so early?
Would love to hear actual experiences, because I feel like many founders learn this lesson the hard way.