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Eric Ries argues that most startups fail because they build products no one wants. The Lean Startup framework rejects traditional large business plans in favor of continuous, validated learning: small, rapid experiments with real customers to discover what will actually be purchased. By adjusting plans incrementally based on real feedback, entrepreneurs and established firms alike can reduce waste, accelerate innovation, and build products that meet market needs.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics/Entrepreneurship
Authors: Eric Ries
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