The Lean Startup
Business
Companies & Strategy
Leaders & Managers
Founders & Entrepreneurs
Product & Technology Builders
Why I recommend it
This gave product teams a useful language for testing assumptions early. It asks whether we’re learning something, as well as whether we’re making progress.
What it changed in my thinking
An experiment needs a question. A small release helps when what we learn changes the next decision.
Who it’s useful for
Founders and teams building something new.
A tension or limitation
“Minimum viable” can become an excuse for poor quality. The work still needs enough care to teach us something useful.