Podcasts about Minimum viable product

Under många år stod Bitwarden som den ohotat ledande lösenordshanteraren med öppen källkod, åtminstone bland alternativen som var lämpliga för både privatpersoner och företag. Sommaren 2023 klev Proton in på spelplanen och utmanade Bitwarden med sin lösenordshanterare: Proton Pass. Vid lanseringstillfället var Proton Pass en så kallad ”Minimum Viable Product”, en mjukvara som enbart hade de mest basala funktionerna. Trots det marknadsförde Proton sin lösenordshanterare som om den var bättre än konkurrenterna, vilket ledde till stor kritik i Bli säker-podden. Två år senare har Proton Pass vuxit till sig och börjar nu utmana Bitwarden på riktigt. I veckans avsnitt av Bli säker-podden pratar Peter och Nikka om hur de två lösenordshanterarna står sig mot varandra. Podduon diskuterar också de nyligen avslöjare Airplay-sårbarheterna och pratar om laddare som kan infektera mobiler (på riktigt den här gången). Allmänheten har dock få skäl att oroa sig. Se fullständiga shownotes på https://go.nikkasystems.com/podd298.

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What if creating frictionless digital experiences wasn't about removing all friction, but adding the right friction at the right time? Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they talk with Nakul Goyal, VP of Growth at CARFAX. With over two decades of experience, including roles at TripAdvisor and Berkshire Hathaway's Oriental Trading Company, Nakul shares his passionate approach to building high-performing teams, measuring ROI, and evolving products from simple solutions to comprehensive platforms that customers love.In this episodeBuild high-performing teams by focusing on the right people, clear goals, established rituals, and continuous feedback through radical candor.Instead of eliminating all friction, focus on implementing the right friction in the right places to build user trust.Calculate ROI by looking beyond direct costs to include the full investment of team time and resources.Want more tips and strategies to create frictionless user experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter!CARFAX Website: https://www.carfax.com/Nakul's Email: NakulGoyal@gmail.comNakul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakulgoyal/Chuck's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/npaladino/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to Friction and Digital Growth(01:48) Eliminating Friction in Digital Growth(02:50) Building Trust with the Right Friction(06:50) CARFAX's Evolution(13:27) The Importance of Staging Environments(17:25) Future of Digital Experience and Testing(24:44) Cultivating High-Performing Teams(29:14) The Importance of Radical Candor(33:38) ROI Mindset(38:15) Balancing MVP and MLP(44:14) Conclusion

Nada como iniciar el año regresando a las raíces (ay, ajhá). En el mes de los propósitos, empezamos un especial sobre las ideas. ¿Cómo identificar una buena idea? ¿Cómo llevarla a cabo? ¡Dele click y escuche a los señoros más intensos del podcasting! Primero, damos la bienvenida a Bovia que no ha venido a trabajar desde hace un rato. De todo lo que se perdió -y de todo lo que anduvo viendo en Europa. 2025: el año de llevar a cabo (ahora sí) esa idea que te hará millonario, te sacará de trabajar, te quitará la calvicie y hará que todo sea mejor. Pero primero... Crear una buena idea. ¿De dónde sale? ¿Cómo saber si es una buena idea? También hablamos de la diferencia entre una idea de comunicación, una idea de negocio y una idea de innovación. ¡No caiga en confusiones! Llevando la idea a la práctica. ¿Cuáles son los pasos? Investigue el mercado. Compare. Cree un plan. Construya un equipo. Y salga ya a vender. ¿Qué es un MVP? El producto mínimo viable (o Minimum Viable Product), o lo que es lo mismo, salga ya a vender de inmediato. No se espere a que ya todo esté listo: venda, observe, evalúe y cambie. Así son los negocios hoy. Ideas, ideítas e ideotas (como los que hablan). ¿Cuáles son los casos más sonados? Y ¿cuándo desechar una idea? ¡Escúchele! #LosDiosesDelMarketing es una producción original de Genio.Group, donde aparecen sin orden de aparición Alberto Cruz, Juan Carlos Bovia y Agustín Gutiérrez. Aplican restricciones.

Pradeep Varma, Co-Founder & Director, Pennant Technologies  Low code and no code solutions aren't the same, so which makes sense for your bank or financial institution's lending strategies and products? Why does democratising  application development make business sense? These questions and others about the changing lending landscape are answered in this conversation between Pradeep Varma of Pennant Technologies and Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence.

Can failure be the secret ingredient to our success? As we stand on the brink of a new year, it's time to rethink how we perceive failure. Contrary to the traditional view of setbacks as purely negative, this episode unpacks the transformative concept of "failing well," inspired by Amy Edmondson's groundbreaking book, "The Right Kind of Wrong." We dissect failures into three categories: preventable, complex, and intelligent. Understanding these distinctions not only heightens our resilience but also enhances our capacity for growth, both personally and professionally. Through this lens, we discuss the importance of intelligent failure, where venturing into uncharted territories becomes a fertile ground for innovation and learning. As we prepare for 2025, the challenge is to embrace failure as a driving force for growth. By adopting acronyms like "First Attempt In Learning" and "From Action, I Learn," we emphasize the significance of learning through doing and experimenting. Rather than waiting for unattainable perfection, we learn valuable lessons through action and can use this feedback as a pivotal and far more accurate tool for refinement as opposed to reflection alone. With this mindset, we transform failures into valuable insights, enabling us to stretch our capabilities, refine our strategies, and ultimately, achieve a more enriching and fruitful year ahead. Let's get started! What You'll Learn: • Why our unhealthy relationship with failure holds us back. • Embracing intelligent failures as a catalyst for growth. • F.A.I.L. forward to achieve your goals.  • How to adopt a growth mindset for failure. • The importance of learning through action and experimentation Podcast Timestamps: (00:00) - What is Your Relationship with Failure? (04:20) - Not All Failures Are Created Equal (08:01) - Embracing Intelligent Failures for Innovation (19:06) – Looking Forward to 2025 Key Topics Discussed: Positive Leadership, Dealing with Failure, Achieving Success, Pursuing Goals, Amy Edmondson, Preventable Failures, Complex Failures, Intelligent Failures, Continuous Learning, Growth Mindset, Embracing Innovation, Minimum Viable Product, Feedback Through Action, Building Resilience, Insight Through Action, Embracing Challenges, Capitalizing on Opportunities, CEO Success More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ Mentions:Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson

Kusha is an Inc 500 entrepreneur with a remarkable history of launching and exiting several 7- and 8-figure e-commerce businesses. With over a decade of experience in scaling brands on Amazon, Kusha has mastered the art of driving sales through advanced marketing strategies, data analysis, and impactful branding. His recent venture, Kazam, a revolutionary AI-Based SaaS tool, is transforming the way Amazon advertising campaigns are optimized, offering users significant profitability and organic ranking improvements.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Importance of product differentiation in e-commerceStrategies for effective product development and innovationInsights on launching and exiting seven and eight-figure e-commerce businessesThe role of PPC (pay-per-click) advertising in driving sales and visibilityUtilizing AI tools to enhance e-commerce operations and marketingSourcing strategies and the significance of building relationships with manufacturersThe impact of consumer trust in product sourcing, particularly regarding country of originThe necessity of a robust intellectual property strategy for protecting unique productsDiversifying sales channels beyond Amazon for greater control and customer relationshipsThe value of customer feedback and iterative improvement in product developmentIn this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Kusha, an Inc. 500 entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in e-commerce. Kush shares his journey of building and selling three Amazon-based brands, emphasizing the importance of product differentiation, effective PPC advertising, and leveraging AI. He discusses sourcing strategies, the value of design patents, and the significance of iterative product improvement. Kush also highlights the benefits of diversifying sales channels and building an email list. This episode offers actionable insights for scaling e-commerce businesses to eight figures and beyond.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Create Differentiated Products: Stand out in a crowded market by offering unique products.Robust IP Strategy: Protect your innovations with utility or design patents.Leverage Digital Marketing: Use platforms like Meta and Google Ads to capture customer data and build a customer database.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comShazamShopifyAmazon PPCCanvaGoogle AdsGlew.ioPickfuProduct PinionAlibabaUpworkRich Dad Poor DadSpecial Mention(s):Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedInKevin King on LinkedInMichael E. Gerber on LinkedInRelated Episode(s):“Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist's Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Kevin King's Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough PodcastEpisode SponsorSponsor for this episode...This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started Hadley Designs in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then go to www.EcommBreakthrough.com (that's Ecomm with two M's) to learn more.Transcript Area...

China's perovskite sector keeps announcing new factories - but what's needed to produce a Minimum Viable Product solar panel using the new semiconductor? Germany's 215 GW solar target for 2030 implies up to $100 billion investment also needed in energy storage batteries on the grid. Policy contrast widens on Chinese EV import tariffs between US exclusion, Australian free trade, and EU indecision.

A special Thanksgiving mailbag episode answering your biggest questions (plus a holiday deal for the dedicated listeners who aren't too busy with pumpkin pie). We tackle the one thing you should actually be doing with AI right now, why competition is often the best thing that could happen to your startup, and the single most important habit every founder needs to build. Plus, Derek Jeter makes a surprise appearance to ask about imposter syndrome, and we break down why choosing the right TV show might make you a better entrepreneur. Come for the smooth jazz transitions, stay for the actionable startup advice. #MuchAdoAboutStuffing Tacklebox - "muchadoaboutstuffing"ClaudeHow to Engineer LuckSlow HorsesTimestamps:00:30 Intro - The Mailbag02:08 Question One: How to Actually Use AI Right Now06:00 Electric Vehicle Problem Language08:52 Question Two: Which Tactic?14:09 Question Four: Are All The Good Ideas Taken?19:24 The End - how to help

In this episode, ⁠Krish Palaniappan⁠ and ⁠Michael Sattler⁠ delve into the concept of Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Michael shares his extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur and fractional technical product executive, discussing the evolution of his understanding of MVP over the years. The conversation covers the definition of MVP, common misconceptions, the importance of recognizing team capabilities, and the necessity of proving value through MVPs. They also explore the concept of MVP in non-engineering contexts, such as opening a restaurant, and the relationship between MVP and product-market fit. The episode emphasizes the iterative nature of MVP development and the importance of user feedback in refining the product. Takeaways • MVP is the smallest feature set to prove value. • Aesthetics matter only if they communicate value. • Founders often confuse their vision with user needs. • Recognizing team capabilities is crucial for MVP success. • MVP should be a test of hypotheses about user needs. • Iterate based on user feedback to improve MVP. • MVP can be applied in various contexts, not just software. • Product-market fit is different from MVP. • Cutting unnecessary features simplifies MVP development. • Learning from MVP failures is essential for growth. • MVP should be designed to teach rather than be perfect. • Finding product-market fit is crucial for startup success. • Startups often fail due to lack of market validation. • Testing ideas before building can save resources. • It's essential to identify the most critical features first. • Big companies also struggle to identify valuable features. • Startups can learn from the testing methods of larger companies. • Understanding customer needs is vital before building an MVP. • The process of building an MVP should be iterative and flexible. • Feature selection is both an art and a science. • Building something beautiful for personal satisfaction is valid. • Skepticism is crucial in evaluating your own ideas. • Validation from friends is often just sympathy, not real feedback. • Understanding consumer willingness to pay is essential for success. • Simulating the buying experience yields more valid data. • Execution is as much a science as it is an art. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to MVP and Michael Sattler's Background 02:16 Defining Minimum Viable Product (MVP) 06:42 Common Misinterpretations of MVP 09:33 Recognizing Team Capabilities in MVP Development 12:55 The Importance of Proving Value in MVPs 15:47 Exploring MVP in Non-Engineering Contexts 20:46 Understanding Product-Market Fit vs. MVP 24:35 Iterating on MVP Based on User Feedback 29:45 Defining the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) 32:43 The Importance of Product-Market Fit 35:19 Alternative Approaches to Feature Development 39:41 Testing Before Building: The Agile Approach 43:36 Learning from Big Companies: What Startups Can Do 48:34 Understanding Product-Market Fit vs. Problem-Solution Fit 51:55 Translating Restaurant Validation to SaaS 56:39 The Art vs. Science of Feature Selection 01:04:53 The Joy of Building for Personal Satisfaction 01:05:47 The Importance of Skepticism in Entrepreneurship 01:08:04 The Reality of Validation and Market Testing 01:11:41 Understanding Consumer Willingness to Pay 01:18:45 Execution: The Science Behind Successful Startups 01:19:45 Looking Ahead: Future Conversations on Execution Challenges

Today we'll dig in on productizing your customer's first step. This is the best path to building a product that generates revenue immediately so that you've got some runway and flexibility to build. We'll walk through a few examples, including a Family Operating System that came in at 3am last Thanksgiving from a listener. Tacklebox (50% off with code Holiday)Timestamps00:30 The Thanksgiving Startup Idea - The Family Operating System05:24 Smooth Jazz, with an Offer06:06 Productize the First Step09:16 Theory + Process11:30 Good Customers and Good Dams13:30 A Writing Startup17:02 The First Step for the Family Operating System

In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Jenny Quiner talks about minimizing risks when trialing the viability of a value-added product.  Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check out Diego's book Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

DAOs Bring a New MVP Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. DAOs or Distributed Autonomous Organizations are communities with a purpose using software platforms to coordinate and execute the policies of its members. Startups traditionally bring an MVP or Minimum Viable Product to the market to test interest and demonstrate they can build and deliver a solution.  In the Web3 world, the startup is part of a community and must test interest with that group. This shifts the focus of building something that someone wants to building something that a particular group of people want. DAOs bring a community together for a common purpose. Their requirements are more specific and in some cases more demanding. Those within DAOs are more collaborative and supportive and can be not only users but also investors and potential employees. This creates a new dynamic in building an MVP.   It must not only solve the problem but also appeal to the people who have a stake in a cause and want to see it grow and develop. The MVP in a DAO must be more compelling and aligned with the interests of the group. The connection among members of a DAO provides more information and feedback than traditional communities. Consider what your MVP must achieve to be successful in a DAO.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

In this episode of The Synopsis we read our latest Speedwell Research memo. If you prefer to read instead of listen to the memo, you can find access to the article below. This weeks memo is "Minimum Viable Products versus Maximum Possible Products " Memo Link:  www.SpeedwellMemos.com/mvps-versus-mpps -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) – Housekeeping (1:06) –Memo Reading Starts (13:24) – Closing Comments -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Purchase a Speedwell Membership to gain access to Speedwell's Extensive Research Reports, Models, Company Updates, and more.  Speedwell Research's main website can be found here.  Find Speedwell's free newsletter here. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

How do you make something completely new? And does the process differ if you're in a tiny start-up or a tech giant like Google? Listen to this episode to find out. You will learn from Maria Fernandez Guajardo, Senior Director of Product Management for Gmail at Google.  You'll learn the framework behind what makes a good Minimum Viable Product, the process Big Tech companies use to bring new ideas to life and the differences between start-up and corporate innovation. Maria's book, Sail to Scale: Steer Your Startup Clear of Mistakes from Launch to Exit, is available now.   For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/mvps-milkshakes-innovating-at-google   Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:52 Understanding Jobs to Be Done 06:00 Psychological Aspect of Product Design 08:56 MVP Features 12:10 Generative AI in Product Development 14:54 Corporate Innovation 18:02 Building Momentum 20:50 Similarities Between Startups and Corporations 24:10 Becoming a Corporate Innovator 27:00 Experience in Entrepreneurship 29:52 Writing a Book for Entrepreneurs   FREE GUIDE: The Pragmatist's Guide To Innovation (in business & in life) by Sophia Matveeva, supported by researchers from The University of Chicago   Growth Through Innovation If your organisation wants to drive revenue through innovation, book a call with us here. Our workshops and innovation strategies have helped Constellation Brands, the Royal Bank of Canada and Oxford University.

Brothers David and Chris Sinkinson take on Rick Tocquigny in a battle of MYTH vs. TRUTH in Startup Different on SUCCESS MADE TO LAST. Cut through all the B.S. you hear about startups and learn the following: How to build a bootstrapped startup different.Why you don't have to build your business the way startup pop-culture says you need toCommon startup myths like getting funding, getting big fast, hiring a bunch of people and ignoring profitability for years— and how to break the moldIs it possible to get funding without an Minimum Viable Product? Enjoy this world class riffing! Buy David and Chris book; Startup Different TODAY.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Recorded: Monday 16th of September Location: Melbourne, Australia Sponsor: Josh Lynott - Mentorship program and what a sesh running. A Note To The Runners: ⁠Get my book here.⁠ Register for my mentorship! ⁠⁠Fill it out the form here.⁠ ⁠JOIN MY RETREAT Poem: You put yourself in a corner, so dark that no-one could see you. So far away, no one could reach you. You ran there, willingly. Without a plan, with no preparation, for what was on the other side. Someone was waiting for you, unrecognisable, mask off, stripped to the core. I worry about the places you run to, because you're scared, because you're hurt, because you're not willing to stand still. And if there were no secrets, would you run to these places? there is somewhere brighter, someone lighter, I think you might like to meet. But if you don't go, may I ask you take a torch?

Striving for perfection can paralyze your progress and steal your dreams. In this episode, I break down why it's time to let go of perfection and embrace the power of the Minimum Viable Product—so you can start making real progress today.

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Sit down with the insightful Mat De Sousa, a trailblazing Shopify app developer whose creations, Wide Bundle and Wide Review, have generated enviable annual recurring revenues. His story is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit that flourishes within the Shopify community and serves as inspiration for anyone looking to innovate in this space.Listen in as we explore the art of transforming a simple idea into a thriving Shopify app. By honing in on customer pain points, asking the right questions, and targeting niche markets, we unravel how app developers can create solutions that resonate with users, save time, and conserve resources, all while paving the way for a successful product launch.Show LinksApps by Mat De SousaMat's TwitterMat's LinkedInMat's NewsletterMat's YouTubeThe Wide CompanySponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCUIntelligemsNever miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletterHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to fit everything into your semester or term? Well, in this episode, I share my personal journey of discovering the concept of minimum viable product (MVP) and how it revolutionized my approach to planning and preparing for the school year. I'll take you through a road trip metaphor to explain how you can use MVP in your course planning, from identifying key standards to designing simple assessments and teaching strategies for timely feedback. Get ready to streamline your planning process and set your students up for success in the upcoming school year. Trust me, you won't want to miss it!AI-Powered Curriculum Mapping for Busy Teachers https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/ai-curriculum-mapping/Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

Ian Rust, founder and CEO of Revoy, discusses their innovative approach to hybridizing the propulsion system of commercial vehicles. Revoy's solution involves adding a third electric vehicle to the traditional tractor-trailer setup, allowing for significant cost savings and decarbonization. Links Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ianrust Edison Manufacturing Exchange: https://brandonbartneck.substack.com/publish/home https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-rust-85a41b43/ https://www.revoy.com/ Takeaways: Revoy's innovative approach to hybridizing the propulsion system of commercial vehicles involves adding a third electric vehicle to the traditional tractor-trailer setup. The main challenge in electrifying the commercial vehicle space is the high cost and limited lifespan of current electric vehicle technology. Revoy addresses this challenge by using lithium iron phosphate batteries, which have a longer cycle life and can go over 10,000 cycles. Revoy also offers a battery swapping technology that integrates with the existing trailer-to-truck interface, allowing for quick and efficient swaps during long-haul trips. The hybrid solution provided by Revoy improves efficiency, performance, and safety for commercial vehicles. Revoi coordinates the electric powertrain with the pedal to make the transition to electric trucks seamless for drivers. The commercial model charges based on the unit of energy, similar to diesel, and there is no need for modifications to fill up the tank with a pre-charged battery pack. Chapters Hybrid Vehicles and Propulsion Systems Electrifying Commercial Vehicles: The Modular Approach Operational Considerations and Safety in Electric Vehicle Deployment Strategic Viability and Cost Competitiveness Building a Strong Team: Trust, Empowerment, and Passion Cultural Focus: Safety, Minimum Viable Product, and What Not to Do Early Adoption of Electrification in Fleets Rethinking the Tractor-Trailer Setup Advancements in Technology Conclusion Ian Rust Bio: Ian Rust is an innovator, founder and roboticist with over 14 years of experience of automation and robotics in the clean transportation and the sustainability industry, with the goal of moving trucking into a more sustainable future. Ian has been passionate about technology and how it is impacted by and impacts people and historical trends.Ian founded Revoy (formerly SixWheel), a company backed by Y Combinator, in 2021, creating an autonomous vehicle technology to address climate change. Prior to founding Revoy, Ian led robotics projects at Amazon Lab126 and Google X, later moving into starting notable robotics companies as the founding engineer of Cruise Automation and serving on the early team at Covariant and Petra. Rust holds a B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he focused on robotics. About Revoy: Revoy, a simple and truly viable alternative solution to decarbonize the trucking industry, is democratizing electric trucking and providing a clear pathway for existing trucking fleets to completely eliminate emissions. Revoy's charging infrastructure and innovative Revoy swapping network aims to be the backbone of the future of electric road freight, allowing fleets to lower carbon emissions and costs, while increasing MPG by over 150%. This technology is made in the USA, FMVSS compliant and compliant with all length and weight (bridge and GVW) regulations. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. Edison Manufacturing and Engineering: Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don't neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/

Japan loves detail. A lot more detail than we expect in the West.  I remember a lecture I attended at an academic conference on Sino-Japanese relations here in Tokyo in the early 1980s.  The Professor was making this point about the Japanese love of detail by relating how a Zen metaphor had been imported into Japan from China.  In the Chinese telling, there was a bucket to draw water from the well and there was no great attention placed on the apparatus, but instead on the broader philosophical Zen point. This was the main objective of the telling of the story.  In the Japanese version, there was a lot of minute detail about the circumference and depth of the well, how it was dug out and reinforced, the construction of the bucket and the rope and a host of other statistics, somewhat diluting or even obscuring the broader philosophical Zen point. The takeaway for us in sales is that the Japanese buyer has an insatiable need for details.  This is cultural, but also a defensive posture to help them ensure they don't make a bad decision to entrust their company's fortunes to us.  The idea is that the more information they can assemble, the greater the likelihood they won't get into any trouble in the future. Usually, we will have corporate brochures, flyers, catalogues etc., to show the client.  We should make a point of emphasising how long we have been in operation and, in particular, how long we have been here in Japan.  Longevity in Japan is its own proof of acceptance by the market and therefore validates risk reduction to take us on as a supplier. When we start outlining the scope of our services, we should be prepared to go into a lot more detail than we would normally need to bother with in a Western context.  If you ever look at Japanese local websites, they are exploding stars of massive details and the screen is saturated in text.  I don't think we need to go that far, but we do need a balance. There are some busy people who will just scan the content and be satisfied with that and others who will want all the detail.  We can cater to both by using headlines and summaries and other pages or resource sections for packing in the gory details. We are all busy and social media is training us to have shorter and shorter concentration spans, so the first sentence in any paragraph has to be well constructed.  We want to plant a hook in that opening volley which captures the curiosity and intrigue of the buyer to keep reading.  Don't start with boring bumf and expect to have your content consumed by the reader. We need to keep repeating this hook idea every paragraph. Most Japanese companies do not want Minimum Viable Products tested on them or to be a pioneer in their industry.  These things work in the West, but Japan expects the product or solution to work perfectly from the outset and to have no problems and no defects.  Adjusting the solution based on buyer feedback isn't an option once you have sold the solution.  It has to work from the get go.  Testing something new is not attractive to the buyer, because the risk is felt to be too high. Therefore, it is always good to come armed with case studies about other clients who have benefited from your solution. This is not that easy in Japan, because clients often won't allow you to promulgate that they are even a client, let alone share what you did for them and what happened.  Clients would tell me they couldn't allow us to mention they were a client because it wouldn't be fair to our competitors!  Huh?  But this is Japan, and this is how they see these things. Corporate secrets are well guarded here, so getting a case study together is no snap. Always make sure you have information about yourself and the company's history.  The buyers want to know who they are dealing with.  You will need to include basic details about the company like who are the executives, the headquarter address, your main bank, the amount of capital you hold, etc. In my case, I always refer to myself as “Dr. Story”, because I have a Ph.D. and that is a big differentiator with my competitors in the corporate training market.  Do you want to be taught by a guy with a Ph.D. or some bozo with no credentials?  I will also sometimes mention I have a M.A. from Sophia University here in Tokyo, because that says “l am a local” to the Japanese buyer. I will often mention I am a 6th Dan in traditional Shitoryu karate, because that tells the buyer I am really serious about Japan and have deep knowledge of the culture and language.  When I have the chance, I will also reference the 9 books, three in Japanese, I have published and the multitude of podcasts and videos I have released, because that is a massive form of credibility building.  It says I am a serious expert in my field and you should use me rather than someone else who doesn't have any of these proof points. We need to think carefully about what we hand over to the buyer and what we put up on our website. With their distributed decision-making system, many people we will never meet will be taking a look at us.  We have to anticipate their questions and concerns and cover those off in our materials.  

As you work to meet the high standards you set for yourself, it can become impossible to get tasks all the way through to done. However, in today's episode, I'm bringing you a framework that will help counterbalance your natural tendency to overbuild in the early stages of developing a process or product, so you can ultimately land on a higher-quality output than if you'd tried to build the perfect product from the outset: the minimum viable product or MVP.Tune in this week for some insight into the minimum viable product and the valuable role that minimum viable products can play in delivering quality in your law practice, especially when you're setting out to create something new and you aren't yet 100% sure what 'good quality' is going to look like.For full show notes, transcript, and more information, visit: https://www.agileattorney.com/17Start your Agile transformation today and check out these free resources to help you and your team develop a more Agile legal practice: https://www.agileattorney.com/start

Dan Olsen is a product management trainer, consultant, author, and speaker who has worked with both small startups and large public companies. He began his career designing nuclear-powered submarines and later transitioned into product leadership roles at Intuit and several startups. As a product management trainer and consultant with Olsen Solutions, Dan helps CEOs and product leaders build high-performing product teams that drive growth and innovation. His impressive list of clients includes Google, Walmart, Amazon, Facebook, Box, Microsoft, Medallia, and One Medical Group. Dan is the author of the best-selling book, The Lean Product Playbook, and is a frequent speaker at business and tech events. Dan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern, a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford, and a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech.   Today, Dan and I discuss the best practices every software product manager should follow for optimal success. Dan shares his observations about the increase in product management roles, training new product managers, and the global tech expansion. We dissect remote work, whether it's preferable to employees returning to the office, and the trend of getting rid of leased office spaces in favor of it. Dan also describes his journey into product management and what he learned from designing nuclear submarines for the Navy.   “If you really want your software to be successful, you need product managers to be there.” - Dan Olsen   This week on Innovation Talks:   ●     How Dan transitioned from designing nuclear submarines to product management ●     The best practices that all product managers should follow ●     The bell curves of product management in different types of companies ●     Best practices with respect to product management ●     How to train new product managers ●     The core roles of design and development teams ●     Why product managers are more in demand than ever before   Resources Mentioned:   ●     Book: Crossing the Chasm, 3rd Edition: Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers (https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Chasm-3rd-Disruptive-Mainstream/dp/0062292986) by Geoffrey Moore ●     Book: What Customers Want: Using Outcome-Driven Innovation to Create Breakthrough Products and Services (https://www.amazon.com/What-Customers-Want-Outcome-Driven-Breakthrough/dp/0071408673) by Anthony Ulwick   Connect with Dan Olsen:   ●     Dan Olsen Website (https://dan-olsen.com/) ●     Dan Olsen Newsletter (https://dan-olsen.com/get-tips/) ●     Book: The Lean Product Playbook: How to Innovate with Minimum Viable Products and Rapid Customer Feedback (https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Product-Playbook-Innovate-Products/dp/1118960874/) ●     Dan Olsen on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danolsen98/) ●     Dan Olsen on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/c/danolsen/) ●     Dan Olsen on Twitter (https://twitter.com/danolsen)   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you.   For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3179: Colin Wright's "Minimum Viable Home" challenges the conventional allure of furnishing homes with excessive decor and underused gadgets. Emphasizing the philosophy of minimal viable products from tech, Wright advocates for starting with the basics - those things truly necessary and building from there. His journey towards a minimal, functional home encourages readers to scrutinize what they genuinely need, fostering both space and clarity in their living environments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/minimum-viable-home/ Quotes to ponder: "It only seemed natural, having lived the way I've lived for so long, to stick to the essentials." "I didn't know what I wanted in a home, but I did know what I'd need to do the work I enjoy doing. I decided to start there." "No more couches for the sake of couches. No more gadgets because I have room to store them." Episode references: The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/ Minimum Viable Product: https://www.productplan.com/glossary/minimum-viable-product/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3179: Colin Wright's "Minimum Viable Home" challenges the conventional allure of furnishing homes with excessive decor and underused gadgets. Emphasizing the philosophy of minimal viable products from tech, Wright advocates for starting with the basics - those things truly necessary and building from there. His journey towards a minimal, functional home encourages readers to scrutinize what they genuinely need, fostering both space and clarity in their living environments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/minimum-viable-home/ Quotes to ponder: "It only seemed natural, having lived the way I've lived for so long, to stick to the essentials." "I didn't know what I wanted in a home, but I did know what I'd need to do the work I enjoy doing. I decided to start there." "No more couches for the sake of couches. No more gadgets because I have room to store them." Episode references: The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/ Minimum Viable Product: https://www.productplan.com/glossary/minimum-viable-product/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3179: Colin Wright's "Minimum Viable Home" challenges the conventional allure of furnishing homes with excessive decor and underused gadgets. Emphasizing the philosophy of minimal viable products from tech, Wright advocates for starting with the basics - those things truly necessary and building from there. His journey towards a minimal, functional home encourages readers to scrutinize what they genuinely need, fostering both space and clarity in their living environments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/minimum-viable-home/ Quotes to ponder: "It only seemed natural, having lived the way I've lived for so long, to stick to the essentials." "I didn't know what I wanted in a home, but I did know what I'd need to do the work I enjoy doing. I decided to start there." "No more couches for the sake of couches. No more gadgets because I have room to store them." Episode references: The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/ Minimum Viable Product: https://www.productplan.com/glossary/minimum-viable-product/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 47: Nobody wants to invest months (or even years) into creating an online course or coaching program just to find out that nobody wants to buy it… yet that's exactly what many first-time online business owners do.They spend 6-12 months or more to create a complete, well-polished online course, and then they “launch” and get zero sales.In this episode, Jeremy Shapiro explains how you can validate an offer BEFORE you create it and launch within a matter of days rather than months, so you can get your online business into profits quickly and predictably without the risk of investing all of your time and effort into creating a product that nobody wants.About Jeremy Shapiro: In his role as a mentor and coach to entrepreneurs, serial-entrepreneur Jeremy B. Shapiro helps small business owners make the transition from “solopreneur” to “business owner” – an important distinction that many entrepreneurs can easily miss when working “in” their business instead of “on” their business.Since 1998, through structured masterminding, one-on-one coaching, and consulting work, Jeremy has been helping entrepreneurs discover the core strengths in themselves and their business, and realize their true potential combining passion and expertise to grow their businesses and attain the freedom they deserve.Grab Jeremy's Free Resources Here: https://bayareamastermind.com/funnels/Connect with Jeremy: https://instagram.com/bayareamastermind https://linkedin.com/in/jeremyshapiro/ https://linkedin.com/company/bay-area-mastermind/ https://facebook.com/BayAreaMastermind

Mike Richards: Rethinking Project Priorities As a Way to Overcome The Project Iron Triangle Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Mike describes a story of managing a challenging project within the constraints of the iron triangle of project management. How did a shift in focus help his team avoid the pitfalls of gold plating and get back on track? Mike shares practical tips on asking the right questions, presenting data effectively, and the importance of prioritizing mandatory functionality over bells and whistles wishes and features. Discover how to tackle project deadlines with minimum viable solutions and the value of communicating issues promptly to prevent the need for miracles.   [IMAGE HERE] Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about! Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.   About Mike Richards Mike Richards, with over a decade in tech, goes beyond managing projects. He's passionate about transforming organizations, coaching on cloud migration, leading digital shifts, and empowering agile teams. More than a consultant, Mike is a catalyst for growth and change. You can link with Mike Richards on LinkedIn here.

Devon Zuegel is planning a bold, people-centered town from scratch. She has a background in software engineering and has worked at some of the big firms in Silicon Valley. She discovered a passion for urbanism and housing while living in San Francisco when she started looking into why there wasn't more housing, and she draws a lot of inspiration from her childhood experiences at Chautauqua, a small town in Western New York. We discuss the need for more beautiful and community-oriented neighborhoods and the challenges of current housing policies and regulations. Devon also explains her vision for Esmeralda, a town that combines the principles of traditional neighborhood development (TND) and the community-oriented programming of Chautauqua. We explore the concept of experimentation and flexibility in urban planning and development, and brainstorm the importance of allowing for iteration and adaptation in building communities, the limitations of traditional planning processes and the need for more creative and responsive approaches. We talk about how the tech MVP model (Minimum Viable Product) can be applied to neighborhoods (Minimum Viable Place) through temporary structures, such as food trucks and airstreams, in testing ideas and activating spaces. While we discuss problems, it's a fundamentally optimistic conversation! We discuss the need for individuals to take more agency and responsibility in shaping their built environment. Devon was an amazing guest, lot's of energy, nuanced thinking and positive vibes–can't wait for y'all to hear! CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Background 07:12 The Need for Building Better Places 11:52 Chautauqua: A Model for Community and Learning 15:10 The Challenges of Building Beautiful and Functional Places 24:35 Creating a New Town: The Vision for Esmeralda 31:16 Building for the Long Term: Evolving and Adapting 32:13 Challenges of Planning and Permission 37:53 The Cost of Locking In Decisions 42:48 The Negative Impact of Excessive Process 47:10 The Importance of Truth and Being Wrong 51:17 Hyper-Specialization and Loss of Agency 01:01:09 Capital and the Vision for the New Town 01:04:54 The Appeal of Esmeralda 01:05:49 Back-Weighted Returns 01:06:27 Investor Preferences 01:07:41 The Long-Term Value of TNDs 01:08:38 The Importance of Aligned Capital 01:09:30 Appreciating Wealth and Capital 01:09:59 The Impact of Wealthy Individuals 01:11:42 The Zero-Sum Mindset 01:13:16 The Infinite Potential of Wealth 01:14:13 Creating Value and Making the Pie Bigger 01:15:10 The Role of Wealth in Society 01:17:19 Building Relationships and Community 01:19:56 Funding through Pre-Sales 01:22:03 The Inspiration behind Esmeralda's Name 01:23:23 The Concept of Edge Esmeralda 01:32:05 Podcast - Outro w Music.mp4 CONNECT WITH DEVON & RESOURCES Blog: https://devonzuegel.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/devonzuegel Summer Event: https://www.edgeesmeralda.com/ Book: Invisible Cities Chautauqua: https://www.chq.org/ CONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELL Newsletter: https://playbook.buildingculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/austintunnell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tunnell-2a41894a/ https://twitter.com/AustinTunnell CONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTURE https://www.buildingculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/buildingculture/ https://twitter.com/build_culture https://www.facebook.com/BuildCulture/

On the podcast: Val Agostino talks about the importance of passion for the product you're working on, how to differentiate in a crowded market, and why achieving the ‘viable' in Minimum Viable Product is harder than ever.Key Takeaways:

Embark on a myth-busting journey with us as we reveal the unexpected truths behind launching a successful new venture. Forget the glossy business cards and fancy office spaces; it's the relentless pursuit of an idea and the hustle to make it a reality that truly define the entrepreneurial spirit. Through a series of personal anecdotes and hard-earned wisdom, we illustrate why getting bogged down in corporate formalities can be a distraction and how the magic really happens when you focus on creating value and finding your market fit. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, prepare to have your perspective shifted and your passion reignited.As we delve further, the conversation turns to the vital importance of early adopters and the bravery required to introduce a Minimum Viable Product to the world. Embracing agile methodologies, we share stories of early-stage product evolution and the pivotal role of customer feedback in refining a vision. By celebrating content that truly resonates over sleek production, we uncover the real connection that draws an audience in. You'll walk away from this discussion with a newfound appreciation for the substance over the superficial, and a clear understanding that polished perfection often trails behind success, not the other way around. Join us for a reflective look at the real challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, where the true reward is found in the journey, not just the destination.Support the showCheck us out and send us a message on our instagram, Tik Tok and Youtube platforms @the.needle.moverswww.theneedlemovers.xyz

In this episode of Cutting Edge: Web Content Development, host Jonathan Ames is joined by AJ Saunders, Founder of Audacious Commerce. Join them as they discuss e-commerce strategies for small businesses, including tactical SEO advice and how to find your minimum viable product and test it out.

Rahul Vohra hat seine erste Firma Rapportive an LinkedIn verkauft und dann Superhuman gegründet. Superhuman ist ein Premium E-Mail Provider, der deutlich schneller zu bedienen ist als Gmail und andere Alternativen. Heute hat Superhuman mehr als 100 Millionen Dollar eingesammelt und Zehntausende, wenn nicht Hunderttausende von Nutzern.Doch wie entwickelt man ein Premium Produkt in einem Bereich, wo es viel Konkurrenz und vor allem kostenfreie Alternativen gibt?Zusätzlich zu Superhuman hat Rahul gemeinsam mit Todd Goldberg in mehr als 100 Startups investiert und wir sprechen über Rahuls Framework, zu investieren und den Aufbau eines Angel Funds.Neben Hintergrundinfos zu Superhuman bekommst du in dieser Folge auch hilfreiche Tipps zu den häufigsten Stolperfallen im Produktlaunch, einen Blick auf die Vor- und Nachteile einer Personal Brand als Gründer und den Einfluss von KI im Produktbau.Was du lernst:Welche Vor- und Nachteile bietet Personalbranding als Gründer?Wie nutzt Superhuman KI in der Produktentwicklung?Warum sind Produktlaunches overrated?Wann sollten Gründer bei der Produktentwicklung Feedback nutzenund wann auf ihr Bauchgefühl vertrauen?Rahuls Angel Fund: https://www.toddandrahulangelfund.com/ ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Rahul VohraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulvohra/ Superhuman: https://superhuman.com/ Unicorn Bakery Whatsapp Broadcast:Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5S Unser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Marker:(00:00:00) How did you test the market for a premium mail service??(00:07:34) Minimum Viable Product vs. Minimum Lovable Product: How long took the first version of Superhuman? ?(00:12:25) How does the product market fit engine scale with the growing company?(00:18:28) Why Superhuman kept a 1:1 onboarding process for years(00:21:48) What are the most common misconceptions about THE product launch?(00:23:53) What is the difference between game design and gamification in building product?(00:31:08) While building product: when do you have to focus on improving the product, and when on increasing distribution?(00:35:46) Superhuman's AI strategy(00:38:37) Rahul's favorite AI Use Cases & Tools?(00:44:12) What are the positive/negative effects of becoming a personal brand as a founder?(00:49:28) What are your favorite questions to find out the characteristics of a potential hire?(00:53:47) What is your framework for investing in startups? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a time when a “snapshot” of a federal system was taken, and its security posture was evaluated based on the moment in time. That may have been a tolerable solution when a network consisted of two dozen personal computers and a server down the hall. However, this superficial approach will not work with today's networks in constant change. For example, data is exploding and entering systems from a wide variety of portals. Add to that the devices that deliver that tsunami of data are doubling and tripling themselves. During this interview, Jonathan Trull from Qualys gives his opinion on the state of today's federal technology when it comes to vulnerability assessment, configuration settings management, asset management, and dynamic application security testing. He also addresses qualitative aspects of managing assets. Jonathan Trull refers to the weakness of a “checkbox” approach to managing assets. In mature systems like the federal government has today, you may discover managed and unmanaged assets. Just because you check the box on “managed” assets, this does not mean it is professionally managed; it may be poorly managed leaving a system vulnerable. Software development is all about Minimum Viable Products and frequent changes. Terrific for agile software development, however, each update means a new weakness could be introduced. Federal leaders must embrace agile methodologies and keep systems safe at the same time. This means everyone should consider dynamic security application testing as part of a prudent network safety analysis. This interview will give you a good introduction to how to keep enterprise systems safe in a world of constant change. Follow John Gilroy on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gilroy/ Listen to past episodes of Federal Tech Podcast  www.federaltechpodcast.com      

This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to change the status quo of an industry that hasn't changed in 3 decades. My guest is Sharekh Shaikh, CEO of CleverX. Sharekh is a 2X founder in the human capital and the future of workspace. He has successfully created businesses that have generated $ multi-million in sales. Sharekh's story is about an immigrant's Silicon Valley dream. He has lived and worked in 4 different countries and traveled to over 35 countries. He spends most of his time understanding how people collaborate and share knowledge in different contexts of work. Before becoming a tech entrepreneur, Sharekh worked with Gartner. He helped them build programs so technology leaders across industries could collaborate with each other in a trusted space. The challenges he had to overcome in that period inspired him to found CleverX In January 2020. Their mission: To make human knowledge accessible to all and be your trusted place to build real relationships and get work done. This inspired me, and hence I invited Sharekh to my podcast. We explore the journey of building a solution for the broken B2B market in commercial research. Sharek digs into the critical choices he made early on and explains his first principles for creating a SaaS business that people find worth making a remark about. He shares his views on avoiding dependence on venture capital and getting pricing right from the start. Last but not least, he shares what it takes to navigate various company phases successfully. Here's one of his quotes Finding a specific set of customers is really really valuable rather than trying to go after five different people. Because your product can serve five people. It's not like won't. But where does it really solve a pain where people are excited and ready to give you the money right away? That is what you should be looking for. During this interview, you will learn four things: Why he doesn't believe in Minimum Viable Product and what he did instead to drive success early in the process. Why he'd explore more verticals at the same time - if he'd ever get the chance. How he's testing whether he's on the right track with his product fit and strategy. What he's doing differently to get feedback that translates directly into his development choices. For more information about the guest from this week: Sharekh Shaikh Website: CleverX Subscribe to the Daily SaaS Reflection Get my free, 1 min daily reflection on shaping a B2B SaaS business no one can ignore. Subscribe here Yes, it's actually daily. And yes, people actually stay subscribed (Just see what peer B2B SaaS CEOs say) My promise: It's short. To the point. Inspiring. And valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you starting a new venture? Expanding your current business? Don't let perfectionism or overanalyzing get in your way. Make the product. Get feedback. Improve it. Keep going. Don't let your business dreams stay as dreams. 

Is Perfectionist Syndrome keeping YOU broke? Many entrepreneurs are unsuccessful because they try to get everything done perfectly. As a coach to thousands of businesses, our Man in Red sees the problems associated with Perfectionist Syndrome rear their ugly heads time and again. And today Rudy is helping us do something about it!When you're cooking up your next business idea are you agonizing over every piece of spaghetti, or are you throwing that spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks? Rudy is reminding us that done is better than perfect – if you stall for too long deciding on each piece of spaghetti, you're never gonna eat!Where are you over-obsessing? How is your Perfectionist Syndrome hiding behind a limiting belief? And what can you do, today, to get your Minimum Viable Product to launch?You need eyeballs, clicks, sales, and traction before you iterate on your idea, improve your brand, and beef up your product offering. Rudy is kicking us out the door, telling us that it's time to get a move on. Otherwise, we're just killing time. Wonderland will be here when you're done. Come and get it. “How do I get that correct blend, that correct balance, between good products and good marketing? Versus obsession around a product that may never even see the light of day.” ~ Rudy MawerIn This Episode:Why experts/industry leaders fall victim to Perfectionist SyndromeWill your market even notice the small edits you obsess over?How to create your Minimum Viable Product (and start impacting lives)Where are you over-obsessing? What are your limiting beliefs?Creating a personal sense of urgency to get things doneRudy's t-shirt example to unpack your perfectionism as an entrepreneur Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/rudymawer/Instagram - www.instagram.com/rudymawerlifeFacebook - www.facebook.com/rudymawerlifeTwitter - www.twitter.com/rudymawer

Minimum Viable Product as made famous by Eric Reis in the Lean Startup is barely recognizable and likely unusable due to the proliferation of different concepts associated with the term.Enterprise Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando discuss and debate what MVP is, what it's supposed to be, and try to discern any usefulness from the jargon that seems to have coopted and repurposed "Minimum Viable Product!"0:00 Topic Intro: MVP0:18 Why Talk About MVP?1:16 Discussion Framework3:14 Users/Market Want Everything5:18 Arguing on the Dropbox Video "MVP"10:31 Terminology Hang-ups13:02 Platform Compatibility15:18 Release Planning (Alpha, Beta, Production)17:18 Laundry List of Assumptions20:09 Agreeing on the Obvious21:43 The Case Against Expansion of the Term MVP24:47 Assuming Risk (or Gambling)27:12 Skipping the Learning29:48 Wireframes30:41 Arguing on: What is a Product (Again)34:03 Running Out of Money35:44 Summary: Test Feasibility39:29 Wrap-up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTubePlease Subscribe to us on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = = 

Ep. 142 We're taught to give things our best. But what if, with respect to business and ideas in the beginning, that's the absolute worst thing you should do? My goal is that, by the end of this episode, not only are you convinced that you may not need to dive in with both feet, but also that you have an idea of what you should do next in exercise of validating your business ideas. This episode is about building your MVP: Minimum Viable Product. I hope you gain a lot of insights and inspiration from it! Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com https://instagram.com/afro.tech Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MVP vs MMF - What is the Difference? - Mike Cohn I had a question come up in a recent Better User Stories webinar. We were talking about story mapping and the concept of setting a significant objective for a period of time (usually about a quarter).I gave three examples of how to come up with a significant objective: An MMF (minimum marketable feature), an MVP (minimum viable product), or a WIG (wildly important goal).At the end, someone asked me if I could further explain the difference between an MVP and an MMF. I wanted to share the answer with you in case this has come up on your team.What's an MVP?An MVP is about the whole product. ​​Product is in the name: Minimum Viable Product. The term MVP comes from Eric Ries and his book The Lean Startup.An MVP is the version of a product that delivers the maximum amount of information for the least amount of effort. An MVP is designed to validate the idea of a product as a whole: Is this product something people will pay for?I have a bit of an issue with using an MVP for a significant objective. Why? Because when you meet again to plan, what do you build next?You've already released something minimum and viable. Whatever comes next is more than minimum and viable. So how can you call it an MVP? It feels as if you can only use the term once.I tend to prefer the term MMF, minimum marketable feature.What's an MMF?An MMF is about a single feature rather than the whole product. A minimum marketable feature is a subset of an overall feature, one that delivers value when released independently. It was introduced by Mark Denne and Jane Cleland-Huang in their book Software by Numbers.That is, the MMF is not everything you may ultimately want in the feature, but it's enough to get some feedback.In a spell checker, for example, you may release a version that checks your spelling but doesn't allow users to share custom dictionaries or do other things you know you eventually want. But you've released enough to market that your spell checker includes that feature.What's the Difference?A minimum marketable feature is smaller than a minimum viable product. An MVP can and likely would include multiple MMFs.For example, suppose I'm building an ecommerce website.I might have the following requirements: ​​  I can search for items I can put items in a cart I can pay for items I can set delivery addresses That set of features would be an MVP: I could launch my ecommerce site with those features. An MMF, on the other hand, would be a way to deliver part of any one of those features.Let's say we want an MMF for “I can pay for items.” We want to be able to launch that feature in the coming period but decide to launch it in a minimal way first, maybe for capacity reasons or maybe because we want to learn something about it before we create a bunch of functionality.So we would take the feature “I want to pay for an item” and identify a minimum marketable feature: “I can pay for an item with Mastercard.” It's not a whole product. It's not even a full feature. But it is enough to get us going.Whether you prefer to think about MVPs, MMFs, or something else, focusing teams towards a significant objective and mapping the stories that will get you there, will help you and your team succeed with agile. How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] ⁠https://www.agiledad.com/⁠ - [instagram] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/⁠ - [facebook] ⁠https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/⁠ - [Linkedin] ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/⁠

Let's be super clear. Better productivity is about getting more done in less time. THAT last little detail is very important!   Ever finish a busy day feeling like you've not really gotten anything knocked off your list that was important? You're 3 questions away from better productivity! There are plenty of reasons why this happens.  I could lose 2 hours easily on Canva creating a single elaborate post for Instagram. I love to play with graphics and words and I'm good at it. That doesn't mean I should be doing it before other things.  There are certain things we love to do and we're drawn to them for one reason or another so we could be distracted by something unimportant all day and not really ever get to the things that matter.  In this time we're in we all have so many things we want to do and that can fill our time. You have to remember that while you'll have times when you do need to roll your sleeves up and do the work, you have to find the white space too. That is the time when you'll be most creative and inspired and without that, girl, your light will go out. Don't let that happen.  3 Questions to Better Productivity: ·      Does it generate revenue immediately?  ·      Does it generate leads immediately? ·      Does it just matter today or will it matter next year? There's more though.  What's the MVP of anything you're doing. That is, the Minimum Viable Product. And is that enough? If this is an evergreen product you're going to use for years and you are sharing with your partners, then your MVP is going to be far higher and require more time and energy.  But if this is a quick lift to something that is a one-off… then a lower MVP, say for a handout or a cheat sheet at a masterclass or a surprise asset in a zoom for coaching clients, might be enough.  Here's an example of my Wednesday in real time.  Tasks I had to do:  ·      Post on Instagram  ·      Complete promotional content for 3 products for our affiliates   ·      Review our Team SOPs for the month  ·      Review our new podcast manager's posts  ·      Work on next month's Gift Guide  ·      Create the Recipes & Challenge for our Membership ·      Reorganize some content within our membership The real question may not be where on a to-do list these things go but whether you should be doing them. If you or someone on your team are doing a lot of tasks that don't lead directly to revenue or lead generation (aka, growing your email list), then how are you measuring successful completion of job responsibilities? Every position should have a list of success or KPIs, that the hired agrees they will be able to complete and they will report weekly to you. This makes it easy to have them begin determining their own questions for better productivity. If it's not going to help them achieve the measures of success for their role, then they should think twice about doing it. If it doesn't generate revenue or leads but increases expenses, they should think about that. The numbers don't lie. So, in your weekly goal of spending more productive but potentially less overall time, you have to be deferring to numbers. Know the revenue from a promotion, leads generated per lead magnet or freebie, and your email list growth.  So, let's come back to this list of questions you can use to determine whether something that needs to be done should be done by you.  3 More Questions to Ask that Will Lead to Better Productivity: ·      What is your time worth? ·      How much would you have to pay someone else to do this job? ·      Could someone else do this better than you for less than you?  *I have to admit this so in case you too do this, while I was making the notes here, and including the list of things to do, I wanted to continue to add to it. Stop yourself from doing that. You know just because there are 24 lines on a yellow legal pad, you don't have to fill that entire page that says Monday. And there's an infinite number of slots on a spreadsheet if that's what you're using. Don't do that. Consider that you are an employee. What would they say if you gave them all that for a day? Goodbye comes to mind!  Questions about pricing, offers, how long a funnel to promote a program? These are all answered in real time in hotseat format with the WELLPROS mastermind & mentorship. Last week after the first session, a member reported she had two new sales and 6 consult appointments booked within 2 days of the meeting.  Right now, you can still join for the Founder's Rate of $49/month (regularly $79) – extended one last week. It's month-to-month, no obligation. If you're getting the answers, putting them into action and getting results you'll want to stay and rinse and repeat.  Resources:  WELLPROS mentorship group: https://www.flippingfifty.com/store/uncategorized/fit-pros-health-coaches-monthly-membership-founder/ Your Business Scorecard: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/business-scorecard/ Marketing to Women Copywriting Course: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/copywriting-course/ Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist™ Course:  https://www.flippingfifty.com/menopause-fitness-specialist-program-2022/ Your Business Scorecard: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/business-scorecard/ Other Episodes You Might Like: How to Stop Being So Busy So You Can Be Productive https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/busy-be-productive/ The Productive Fitness Professional: How I Get More Done in Less Time https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/productive-fitness-professional/ Get More Things Done – Right – with a Quality Hire https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/get-more-things-done/

Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET re-share the idea of Minimum Viable Product when it comes to writing and project management. They chat about keeping the ultimate goal in mind and scaffolding achievement in that way. They also further explore the idea of productive struggle and how that is an important component of making progress.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned:  Ep 89: Minimum Viable Product (Educational Therapy Series) Ep 109: Learning About Learning with Dr. Rishi Sriram Writing Series  

MVP stands for Minimum Viable Product and it's all about getting to market with the bare essentials of your product or program and testing the idea is actually what the market wants, BEFORE you over invest and create the entire fully fleshed out bells and whistles version of the product. Once you know “it flies” THEN you launch it. Your hosts Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon talk you through how to adopt the MVP mindset and give you case studies and examples of how you can get to market quickly and get customer feedback as soon as you can. This MVP approach can SAVE you making some big and expensive mistakes AND it can actually enlist your customers to help you create your product for free, make it better and more likely to sell! Listen to this episode to hear more about: -> How to go to market with a “less than perfect” course, program, product or service. -> What you definitely DON'T skimp on when launching your MVP. -> The MVP example that involved a flip chart and a zoom connection and turned into a multi million dollar program. -> How to get invaluable feedback from your first buyers. -> What to price your MVP. -> How to position your MVP so the early version is perceived as something positive versus a prototype. -> Why the fact people like to “get in on the ground floor” of something works in your favour when launching an MVP. -> How Michelle and Suzi launched a 5-figure program with no funnel and no fancy online portal (and why they kept it that way!). -> How to become “The Scientist” in your business and why that will make you less stressed and able to create better products that sell! -> And much more! Also Mentioned in This Episode: -> HerBusiness Marketing Success Mastermind -> The REACH Retreat in Hawaii -> HerBusiness Network -> Content Sells Facebook Page -> Trevor Young - Content Strategist

Do you have a million unfinished projects? Do you start things but never finish them? You're not alone! Procrastination is one of the biggest obstacles to success. But there's good news: there is a way to break the procrastination cycle and start finishing what you start.In this episode, our host, Sam Webster Harris shares 5 simple tips for finishing what you start.You'll learn how to:Identify and overcome your blockersSet realistic goalsStay motivatedBreak down large tasks into smaller stepsCelebrate your successesIf you're ready to finally finish those unfinished projects and achieve your goals, then this episode is for you!- - -On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.- - -Connect with Sam Webster Harris

The first and most important lesson for new entrepreneurs: don't try to create the “perfect” product or service. Instead, start with an MVP — a Minimum Viable Product you can improve on. That's how you find out for sure that your idea is worth investing more time and money in, while simultaneously building the foundation […] The post MBA2324 How To Plan a Successful MVP Launch + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA.

The first and most important lesson for new entrepreneurs: don't try to create the “perfect” product or service. Instead, start with an MVP — a Minimum Viable Product you can improve on.That's how you find out for sure that your idea is worth investing more time and money in, while simultaneously building the foundation of your customer base.An MVP is a basic version of your product that's good enough to get the job done, and lets you solicit valuable feedback for how to perfect it. It's all about smart resource management — sell a basic version, then let your product fund its own development.Of course, an MVP launch is a different animal from the launch of a “finished” product or new feature.Today, we've got a step-by-step game plan for your MVP launch. From sparking interest and marketing your MVP, to launching it and gathering that all-important real-world feedback, you'll learn how to start your business in a smart, sustainable way that you can build on.Take the guesswork out of designing the right product for your audience. Lower your own risk and investment into something that isn't road-tested. Start small, and win big — Click Play!SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS Stitcher | Spotify| Podcast Feed| How To SubscribeGive us a Rating & Review Show LinksThe $100 MBA Course

The first and most important lesson for new entrepreneurs: don't try to create the “perfect” product or service. Instead, start with an MVP — a Minimum Viable Product you can improve on. That's how you find out for sure that your idea is worth investing more time and money in, while simultaneously building the foundation […] The post MBA2324 How To Plan a Successful MVP Launch + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA.