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Does AI k*ll MVP companies?
I am noticing two contradictories:
• The growth of MVP services
• The growth of AI tools that help you generate the code
What's the point of MVP services when the majority of people (with a very little knowledge about the code) can use AI to create their first MVP?
Yeah, you can now argument that some solutions are technologically more difficult and that's the point where the MVP service provider can step in, but anyway...
Each model is becoming more "skilled".
How do you see the future of both?
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That's a really good question. I think MVP services will struggle to keep up in the long run because AI drastically lowers the barrier for others to build the same product. If someone can replicate an MVP within weeks or even days using AI, competition will be much fiercer.
So, having just a solid MVP won’t be enough anymore, you’ll need to actively develop the product, so it can do more and, even more importantly, focus on great marketing and branding to make people care about your version over the alternatives.
That being said, I still believe most people will continue to rely on MVP services, simply because time is a constraint and AI-generated code still requires some technical knowledge to refine and deploy properly.
In 10 years? Who knows. The shift could be huge, and AI might make building an entire product as easy as writing a prompt. But until then, execution and positioning will remain just as crucial as the product itself. That's my take, what do you think?
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@hussein_r The question is, whether differentiating via marketing, branding etc is enough. It helps but at the end, the user of MVP doesn't care who created (which service company created it and what branding the MVP company had). They care only about the product they use and the value it delivers.
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@busmark_w_nika That’s true, especially for simple MVP services that don’t offer much beyond a basic solution. That’s why constant development and improvement are crucial.
I think about this a lot with my own app, right now, Graphify lets you visualize your Notion notes as a graph. If I just leave it at that, there’s a real risk that someone could replicate it easily. But by expanding it with new integrations and more complex features, like connecting it to other tools beyond Notion, it becomes much harder to recreate with AI-generated code alone.
At the end of the day, I agree that MVP service providers will have a tough time staying relevant as AI tools get better. I personally use Cursor sometimes for coding, and it’s already incredibly powerful. The competition is only going to get more intense. I wonder, do you think AI will eventually enable solo founders to compete at the same level as startup teams, or will there still be a gap?
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@hussein_r The situation of solofounders will improve but startups will have an upper hand if people in team can collaborate and get most of the AI out.
Hey @busmark_w_nika !
My take is that AI doesn't kill MVP companies—it accelerates them.
The real shift isn't about whether MVP services become obsolete but rather how they evolve. AI-driven code generation lets founders move faster, turning a 6-8 month MVP build into 2 months (which we experienced firsthand). But AI alone doesn't replace the need for structured product development, market validation, and scaling.
The real challenge emerges after the MVP phase. Founders who rely too much on AI without understanding infrastructure, security, and scaling can hit roadblocks when transitioning from MVP to a sustainable product.
The future is AI making speed (even more) the defining factor. MVP services will adapt by focusing on AI-powered workflows, integrations, and post-MVP scalability—helping startups go from an idea to a functioning business, not just a prototype.
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@quentin_fournier_martin I also had in mind the fact that people from MVP companies use these AI services to accelerate that "MVP production"... so they merge their already existing knowledge + faster production thanks to AI.
The question is whether people will use it that way. There are still those who say: "I would rather pay $20/month and do it on my own rather than pay for additional service."
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@busmark_w_nika @quentin_fournier_martin You're right. I think, we will see a huge wave of new saas and startups, because the time to build one is becoming much more less then it was before.
I disagree with using MVPs in startups the same way as large companies. While it might work for big companies expanding their product line, startups don’t usually build great products from the star, they build products and make them great.
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@dineshan_sithamparanathan So what is more? AI vs. MVP service?
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Honestly, I see both models carving out their own spaces @busmark_w_nika .
AI code generation tools are making it easier for anyone to get an MVP off the ground quickly, which is fantastic for testing ideas with minimal upfront investment. At the same time, MVP services, driven by experienced teams, offer a level of customization, strategic insight, and polish that pure AI might not capture yet.
So, overall, AI tools will lower the barrier to entry, while MVP services will still have a role in refining and scaling products that need that extra human touch. Over time, I imagine we'll see more hybrid approaches that combine the speed of AI with expert guidance.
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@whatshivamdo I am quite curious to see some AI company to offer this service. Maybe it would multiple their income.
AI tools will undoubtedly learn to create MVPs over time, but I don’t think this will happen very soon for two reasons.
First, there are still many places in the world where even skilled human labor remains cheaper than technology.
Second, MVPs are still an excellent way for a wide range of professionals to learn. We’ve had powerful computing capabilities for years, yet we still teach children basic arithmetic. People aren’t born senior specialists, and startups are one of the best places for them to gain experience.