<i>&gt;The problem is that these teams do not understand the point of an MVP. [...] In fact, the MVP doesn’t have to be a product at all.</i><p>By definition, a minimum viable product is always a product: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.startuplessonslearned.com&#x2F;2009&#x2F;08&#x2F;minimum-viable-product-guide.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.startuplessonslearned.com&#x2F;2009&#x2F;08&#x2F;minimum-viable-...</a>