08/10/2026
Day 4: MVP Mistakes Developers Make That Kill Startup
Your MVP isn’t supposed to be perfect. It’s supposed to prove that your idea solves a real problem.
Yet developers often make the same mistakes: building too much, choosing technology for the wrong reasons, polishing before getting feedback, and adding features nobody asked for.
In this video, I break down 4 common MVP mistakes developers make and how to avoid them:
1. 🚫 Building login, settings & admin panels before the core feature
2. 🛠️ Choosing a tech stack because it’s fun instead of fast
3. 🎨 Polishing the UI before real users test the product
4. ➕ Adding features because “someone might want them”
Your MVP should solve one problem for one specific type of person.
If you can’t explain what your MVP does in one sentence, it might not be minimal enough.
Which MVP mistake have you made? Drop the number in the comments. 👇