Minimum Viable Testing: A Framework for Validating Startup Ideas Before Building

Gagan Biyani argues that founders should prioritize Minimum Viable Tests (MVTs) over Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to validate market assumptions before building. By testing specific hypotheses individually rather than launching a full product, startups can more efficiently achieve product/market fit with conviction. Three of his four early-stage companies achieved over $1M run-rate within six months using this MVT-first approach.