When building digital products in startup environments, it is critical to ensure we are focused on the right tasks to maximize the impact of our efforts. During a recent engagement, I failed to convince key stakeholders that they were asking for too much too soon. The company eventually failed when we ran out of runway, and a key contributor to this was that we strayed from a lean, MVP-focused, mindset. Let’s discuss how engineers and developers can deliver technical solutions while being mindful of the businesses needs.