TechForge Accelerator Workshop 4: Building Your First Version (aka MVP): Tips and Tricks for Getting it Right!
Have a software business idea and wondering what you actually need to build first?
The TechForge Accelerator from Business Sheffield is a series of five in-person workshops designed to support technology-centred startups, particularly those involving software.
The accelerator is best suited to early-stage founders. You might have an idea you're exploring, be developing a prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP), or have already started trading.
You can attend one or more workshops in the TechForge Accelerator series depending on your needs. Each workshop lasts just over two hours, with an opportunity to network at the end.
What is this TechForge Accelerator workshop about?
This session focuses on an important stage for software startups: building your first prototype, sometimes known as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
You'll explore why an MVP is an important stage in developing your software business and how to approach building one.
The session will help you consider what should and shouldn't be included in your MVP, explore different routes for developing it and provide practical tips for managing your MVP project.
What will I learn?
During the workshop, you'll explore:
What an MVP is and why it matters
Understand the role of a Minimum Viable Product and why it can be an important stage when developing a software-based startup.
What to include in your MVP
Explore how to decide which elements should be included in your first software prototype.
What to leave out of your MVP
Consider what doesn't need to be part of your MVP and how to think about the scope of your first prototype.
Different routes to building an MVP
Appraise several different approaches to achieving your first Minimum Viable Product.
Managing your MVP project
Get practical tips on how to manage the project as you work towards developing your software prototype.
Who is the TechForge Accelerator for?
The TechForge Accelerator is best suited to founders of early-stage, technology-centred startups, particularly those involving software.
You might be:
- Exploring a technology or software business idea
- Working on a prototype
- Developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Already doing some initial trading
Do I need to attend all five workshops?
No. The TechForge Accelerator includes five in-person workshop sessions, but you can book one or more workshops depending on your needs.
Who will deliver the workshop?
The session will be led by one of Business Sheffield's highly experienced Tech Scale-Up Advisors.
Date: Tue 13 Oct
Time: 9:30 - 12:30
Venue: Electric Works
Prices
Registration is free but booking is compulsory. Book Here
Additional Information
Frequently asked questions
What is an MVP?
MVP stands for Minimum Viable Product. In this workshop, you'll explore the role of an MVP when developing a software-based startup and why it can be an important stage in developing your business.
What will I learn about building an MVP?
You'll explore what should and shouldn't be included in an MVP, different routes for developing one and practical tips for managing your MVP project.
How do I decide what to include in my MVP?
The workshop will help you consider which elements should be included in your MVP and which should be left out.
Will the workshop cover different ways to build an MVP?
Yes. The session will appraise several different routes for achieving a Minimum Viable Product.
Will I learn how to manage an MVP project?
Yes. The session includes practical tips on managing the project as you work towards your software prototype or MVP.
Is this workshop suitable if I only have a software business idea?
Yes. The TechForge Accelerator is best suited to early-stage founders, including those who currently have an idea they want to explore.
Do I need to have an MVP already?
No. The accelerator is suitable for founders at different early stages, including those with an idea and those already working on a prototype or MVP.
Is this workshop only for software startups?
The TechForge Accelerator is designed for technology-centred startups, particularly those involving software.
Do I have to attend all five TechForge workshops?
No. You can book one or more workshops in the series depending on your needs.
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