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Why the Best MVPs Start Manual, Not Automated

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

Founders often aim for scalable MVPs, but manual processes can be more effective for early validation. By doing tasks like manually creating recommendations or accepting CSV uploads, founders test user demand before investing in automation. This approach, known as the concierge MVP, helps identify valuable outcomes and patterns before scaling.

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The article makes a solid case for manual-first MVPs, but it's essentially a pitch for 6sense Hq's services, so take the advice with a grain of salt.
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