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Launch an MVP without losing a year: Build the Right Product, Quickly

We often see companies spend several months developing a complete platform before even knowing if anyone will actually use it.

The MVP principle exists to avoid exactly that.

Mobile application template

The MVP: a first version used for learning

An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is not a discounted product.

This is a first version that allows you to quickly answer a few simple questions:

  • Do users understand the product?
  • Do they actually use it?
  • Does the value proposition hold water?

The goal is not to build a perfect product.
The goal is to test an idea in real life.

Why limit the product initially?

Many projects begin with a very ambitious list of features.

That's understandable: when you imagine a product, you can already see all that it could become.

The problem is that the more complex the product becomes, the longer and riskier it becomes to build.

An MVP allows you to:

  • quickly test an idea
  • limit the financial risk
  • adjust the product based on user feedback

How do we work?

At Arkone, we are first and foremost developers.

We're not very good at telling marketing stories, but we know how to build solid products.

When we work on a project, we mainly try to answer two questions:

  1. What is the essential functionality of the product?
  2. What is the simplest version that allows you to test it?

To clarify this, we usually start with a framing workshop .

1. Strategic Workshop

The workshop consists of 1 to 2 scoping meetings (half a day each) to understand the project.

Price: €3K–€5K

We work specifically on:

  • The product's value proposition
  • The main user journey
  • The scope of the MVP
  • Important technical choices

Following these discussions, we create a technical file which serves as the basis for development:

  • Recommended technical architecture
  • Functional breakdown
  • Feature prioritization
  • Project estimate

If we then carry out the development, the workshop fee is deducted in full from the project price.

2. Developing an MVP

An MVP allows for the rapid launch of a first usable version of a product.

Price: from €20K

Depending on the project, this may include, for example:

  • Creation of user accounts
  • Profile management
  • A core product feature
  • Responsive web interface
  • Simple dashboard
  • Email notifications
  • Structured database
  • Cloud infrastructure
  • Production launch

3. Complex MVP / AI / Mobile

For more advanced projects requiring specific technological components.

Price: custom estimate

  • Artificial intelligence integration
  • Native mobile applications (iOS and Android)
  • Distributed architectures
  • High-load systems

These projects generally require in-depth analysis before estimation.

MVP Features

Here are the elements and modules we regularly integrate into our MVP developments:

  • User Account Creation & Profile Management: Secure access management, authentication and roles.
  • Core Functionality: The heart of your value proposition, developed specifically for your product.
  • Responsive Web Interface & Simple Dashboard: A smooth experience on desktop, tablet and mobile.
  • Email & SMS Notifications: Automated transactional alerts and messages.
  • Structured Database & Cloud Infrastructure: High-performance, secure hosting with backups.
  • Production Launch & Technical Support: Careful deployment and operational assistance.
  • Continuous Maintenance & Advanced Security: Regular updates and data protection.
  • Performance Optimization & Scalability: Optimized code ready to support progressive growth.
  • Third-Party API Integration: Connections to external services such as payment, CRM, mapping and business tools.

Current MVP Projects

  • Startup Application: Rapid development to test a startup idea in the market.
  • SaaS Platform: A SaaS solution to automate business processes and manage subscriptions.
  • Marketplace: A platform connecting buyers and sellers.
  • Internal Business Tool: An application improving the efficiency and productivity of internal teams.
  • Simple Mobile Application: A mobile application designed for a specific use or need.
  • Matchmaking Platform: Connecting users to exchange services or products.
  • Product with Geolocation: An application using geolocation and mapping to improve the user experience.
  • Event Product: An application managing events, scans and real-time interactions.

Characteristics of Complex MVPs

  • Artificial Intelligence Integration: Using AI and LLMs to automate and optimize processes.
  • Native Mobile Applications: High-performance native development for iOS and Android.
  • Distributed Architectures: Systems designed for high availability and fault tolerance.
  • High Load Scaling Systems: The ability to handle tens of thousands of simultaneous users.

Some Examples of Completed Projects

  • Event application: Project delivered in 3 weeks as an urgent assignment and used at an event with 5,000 participants.
  • Product scanning and purchasing application: Project delivered in 3 months, ready for the opening of a first concept store.
  • Interactive map and search application: Project delivered in 3 months, allowing users to reference and view places on a live interactive map.

In summary

An MVP is not a finished product, but an effective method to quickly test an idea and validate its market potential.

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