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PoC VS MVP ?

2025-06-25

PoC VS MVP ?

🤔 You keep hearing about PoC and MVP, but you’re not sure what the difference is or which one you need to start with?

💡 Here’s a real-life example, using a sports tracking app like Strava 👇

🧪 PoC (Proof of Concept) = Can it be done, technically? ➡️ Example: Can we collect running data (GPS, speed) from a watch or a smartphone?

🔑 A PoC isn’t built for users—it’s mainly for showing investors your idea is technically possible, even if it’s not pretty or fully functional yet.

🚀 MVP (Minimum Viable Product) = Will people actually use it and love it? ➡️ Example: A first version of Strava with just "Start / Stop", showing your route, and sharing with friends.

🎯 This basic version is enough to test the market, get first feedback… and sometimes even spark early interest or revenue.

🛠️ After the MVP? You keep improving step by step: 🔹 Add gamification (badges, trophies) 🔹 Social features (follow other runners) 🔹 Integrate with Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc. 🔹 Launch premium subscriptions

✅ The product evolves continuously, guided by real user feedback.

📌 In short: PoC shows what’s possible. MVP proves it’s useful.

After that, you iterate, refine… and build a real product.

And I can help you through every stage.

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