Startups are essentially machines that build MVPs (minimum viable products) that help answer questions and gradually de-risk the value proposition of the company. The key is that every MVP a […]
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Back to news homeThe fundraising stages are not about dollar values — they’re about risk
For a rapid valuation climb, think, ‘What’s the highest risk right now, and how do I remove it?’ Haje Jan Kamps 19 hours You’ve likely heard of pre-seed, seed, Series […]
The majority of early-stage VC deals fall apart in due diligence
Here’s what investors are looking for when writing the first check into a fledgling startup Haje Jan Kamps 17 hours Covering Five Flute’s fundraising and tearing down the deck the […]
4 principles for building an MVP even if you can’t write a single line of code
Magnus Grimeland Contributor Coding is the new literacy — for years, people have been calling programming the X-factor that guarantees future success. It’s no surprise there is a widespread perception […]
Your MVP is neither minimal, viable nor a product
Whenever I talk about minimal viable products with product-driven startup founders, I often find myself in a frustrating conversation. The term MVP is such a profound misnomer; a good MVP […]
3 experiments for early-stage founders seeking product-market fit
Elise King Contributor Elise King is program director of Human Ventures’ entrepreneur-in-residence program and is a member of the firm’s investment team. At Human Ventures, we have a fund for […]