You have validated a problem and need a first usable product
MVP development support
Find an MVP developer to test your product idea
A minimum viable product should test a clear problem and a small set of essential user journeys. A useful brief separates the first release from later ideas so specialists can discuss scope, technical choices and delivery risk.
Posting a brief is free, with no obligation to hire. Your contact details stay private until a specialist unlocks the brief.
Brief preparation
What to include
- The user problem and evidence that the problem matters
- Primary user types and the essential end-to-end journey
- Must-have features for the first usable release
- Data, privacy, integration and account requirements
- Existing research, designs, prototypes or technical work
Project fit
When this type of support can help
A manual process needs a simple customer or internal application
You need a prototype before committing to a larger software build
An existing proof of concept needs stronger architecture and user experience
Possible project deliverables
- Product scoping and prioritised user stories
- User flows, wireframes or an interactive prototype
- Core application, authentication and data model
- Required integrations and administration tools
- Testing, deployment notes and a post-MVP roadmap
Questions to ask a specialist
- Which assumptions should the MVP test first?
- What would you defer to keep the first release focused?
- Which technical approach fits the likely users, data and future direction?
- How will security, testing, source control and deployment be handled?
- What documentation and ownership will transfer at handover?
Planning the work
What can affect project scope
These factors help explain why proposals can differ. Include what you know and invite specialists to identify assumptions that still need to be resolved.
User roles
Different permissions, organisations and approval flows add product and testing complexity.
Data and integrations
External APIs, payments, legacy systems and data migration can become critical dependencies.
Product definition
Unresolved workflows and expanding feature lists create rework unless decisions are prioritised.
Quality requirements
Security, accessibility, device support and regulated data should be raised during scoping.
Before you choose
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating every future feature as essential for the first release
- Starting development before agreeing on the user problem and success signal
- Choosing a technology without considering skills, maintenance and ownership
- Leaving source code, infrastructure and account access arrangements unclear
How GrowthBrief works
One brief, then responses from vetted specialists
- 01
Describe the project
Share the goal, required work, budget range, timing and useful context.
- 02
Verify your details
Verification helps keep the marketplace focused on genuine business projects.
- 03
Review responses
Vetted specialists can respond when the verified brief suits their expertise.
Frequently asked questions
Useful details before you post
A clear starting point helps specialists assess the project and state their assumptions before you choose how to proceed.
Do I need a finished specification before posting?
No. Share the problem, users, essential workflow and current decisions. You can ask specialists to include discovery and technical scoping in their approach.
Can an MVP be a web app or mobile app?
Yes. The suitable format depends on the user context, required device features, distribution and the assumption you need to test.
Should I include later feature ideas?
Include them as future context, but clearly separate them from the must-have first release so specialists can assess the MVP scope.
Can GrowthBrief guarantee the product will succeed?
No. GrowthBrief helps you connect with independent specialists. Product decisions, commercial outcomes and delivery remain between you and the specialist you choose.
GrowthBrief is a project matching platform. Services are proposed and delivered by independent specialists, and you should review the scope, credentials, terms and suitability of any specialist before commissioning work.
Turn the project into a brief
Ready to describe your project?
Submit one brief for free and give suitable specialists the context they need to respond thoughtfully.