Eric Ries defines a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) as “…a version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort.” An MVP usually targets early adopters and includes only the minimum amount of features to validate your value proposition hypotheses. A Caveat The practice of starting with an MVP is a lean startup tactic. To execute an MVP well, I suggest you study the principles behind it and the Lean

What goes into a great pitch deck? That’s the question many founders ask when they’re about to raise capital for their startups. The best approach for creating a compelling pitch deck for a startup has been discussed by many VCs and successful founders over the years, and naturally there are plenty of opinions, ranging from what you should include in your presentation to which slide goes where. Here, we’ll focus on proven ways to make your startup deck memorable. These strate