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Building products
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- Hedgehogs, Foxes and FoundersIsaiah Berlin split thinkers into hedgehogs and foxes. Founders assume they have to pick one. The ones we've seen succeed hold both - just not about the same thing.Read the note →
- Building an MVP: A Worked ExampleA real founder, a long feature wishlist, and a 'TripAdvisor for dog owners' - here's how we turned it into a scoped, buildable MVP.Read the note →
- What Is an MVP, Really? And What Actually Drives Its CostAn MVP isn't a prototype, a proof of concept, or a cut-down version of your product. Here's what actually belongs in one, and the factors that drive its complexity and cost.Read the note →
- How Much Does It Cost to Build an MVP in the UK? (2026)UK MVP costs range from £5k for a prototype to £180k+ for a complex build in 2026 - here's what drives the price, and how AI-first development changes the maths.Read the note →
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