135: Learn the MVP Startup Blueprint with Ayush Singhvi

Ayush Singhvian is an experienced engineer, entrepreneur, and Founder of Byldd, a venture studio that helps early-stage founders build and launch revenue-generating platforms in under a month and for less than $10K. We discuss proven ways to find a technical co-founder quickly, the basics of product validation, and how entrepreneurs can build a minimal viable product (MVP).

 

Time Stamps

[00:40] Ayush's entrepreneurial journey

[03:39] What is a Minimal Viable Product?

[06:20] Why most startups fail

[09:02] How to identify a problem worth solving in your business

[11:40] Proven ways to find a technical co-founder quickly

[14:22] Product validation: When and why to do it

[16:17] Things entrepreneurs should do while product development is going on

[18:01] Understanding the SaaS business model 

[19:53] Reasons customers would want to pay a monthly subscription

[22:07] The real pressure to succeed as a startup

[24:10] Differences between a good engineer and an excellent engineer

[26:31] Parting thoughts 

 

Links and Resources

Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain

Work with Steve - Stevepreda.com

Ayush's LinkedIn

Byldd - MVP Development Company