According to the video, why should a product be treated as an iteration rather than an end result?

Products should be treated as iterations because they are living, breathing things that need to continually grow and improve over time.

What is the potential risk of waiting too long to launch a product with all features fully developed?

Waiting too long to launch a fully developed product risks running out of funding if the product fails to resonate with users, leaving insufficient time to make necessary changes.

What does 'fail early and fail often' mean in the context of product development, according to the video?

It means releasing a core feature early to gather feedback and iterate quickly, rather than investing heavily in a complete product that may not meet user needs.

Why is momentum important in product development?

Momentum is important because it helps attract users and build a community around the product, which can provide valuable feedback and support ongoing development.

According to the video, what was a key characteristic of Instagram's initial launch?

It was a well-executed, minimal product.

Improving Products with Iteration and Review

10th GradeTechnology45 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how product iteration and review improve a product.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

4 min

Why Startups Should Treat Products as Iterations and Not End Results - Joe Stump

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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Products should be treated as a living, breathing thing that needs to continually grow and improve.
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Startups with limited runway should release products early with minimally viable features to avoid wasting time and resources on unwanted features.
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Instagram's initial success was due to its minimalist design, which allowed users to quickly grasp and appreciate its core functionality before additional features were added.

Practice

14 min

11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Explain how releasing a minimally viable product (MVP) and iterating based on user feedback can improve a product, using the example of Instagram from the video.”

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