Module 4: MVP Planning & Feature Prioritization

Transform your validated problem-solution fit into a concrete MVP plan with prioritized features and clear development roadmap.

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Day 1: Define MVP Scope & Success Metrics

Establish clear boundaries for your MVP and define how you'll measure success.

Write your MVP definition and goals

Create a clear one-page document defining what your MVP will and won't do. Focus on the core value proposition.

⏱️ 1 hourNotionGoogle Docs📋 MVP definition document

Define success metrics and KPIs

Establish 3-5 key metrics that will indicate your MVP is successful. Include both leading and lagging indicators.

⏱️ 45 minutes📋 Success metrics framework

Create detailed user personas

Based on your customer interviews, create 2-3 detailed user personas with demographics, behaviors, and motivations.

⏱️ 1.5 hoursFigmaCanva📋 User persona profiles

Feature Prioritization Frameworks

MoSCoW Method

Categorize features by priority

Must-have
Critical for MVP to function
Should-have
Important but not critical
Could-have
Nice to have if time permits
Won't-have
Explicitly excluded from MVP

RICE Framework

Score features by Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort

Reach
How many users will this affect?
Impact
How much will this impact each user?
Confidence
How confident are you in your estimates?
Effort
How much work will this require?

Technology Stack Options

No-Code Solutions

Bubble

Full web app development

Pros:
  • Fast development
  • No coding required
Cons:
  • Limited customization
  • Vendor lock-in

Webflow

Website and simple web apps

Pros:
  • Great design control
  • SEO friendly
Cons:
  • Limited backend functionality

AppDeck*

Mobile app development

Pros:
  • Native mobile apps
  • Quick deployment
Cons:
  • Template-based design

Low-Code Solutions

Airtable + Zapier

Database + automation

Pros:
  • Flexible data management
  • Great integrations
Cons:
  • Not suitable for complex UIs

Retool

Internal tools and dashboards

Pros:
  • Rapid development
  • Database integrations
Cons:
  • Limited public-facing features

Traditional Development

Next.js + Supabase

Full-stack web development

Pros:
  • Full control
  • Scalable
Cons:
  • Requires technical skills
  • Longer development time

React Native

Mobile app development

Pros:
  • Cross-platform
  • Native performance
Cons:
  • Complex setup
  • Requires React knowledge