Do you need an MVP or do you need a Prototype?

Richard from Hi! Design
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In order to give a better pitch of your project's concept would you rather have a basic MVP or a Prototype? I see startups creating teams for an idea that hasn't even been validated while they could save lots of time and money with a simple functional prototype. What do you think?

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Jonathan Tahiry
Absolutely! Validation is crucial in the startup journey, but not everyone has the know-how, especially from a technical background. Some dive into building, launching, and gathering feedback. Prototypes help validate ideas, but building and having users provide feedback is another effective route!
Elena Tsemirava
We're creating an MVP. In my opinion, it is much more effective to gain users' experience in using a product as an MVP than just an opinion about its design or potential from a prototype.