SaaS MVPs need a tight activation path, enough product depth to make users come back, and instrumentation that shows whether the first workflow is working.
The first version should prove that a specific user can sign up, complete the core job, and see enough value to return.
The biggest risk is building a mature SaaS platform before there is proof that users care about the main workflow.
We would prioritize the activation path, core workflow, and measurement plan before polishing secondary features.
Practical answers
Not always. If payment is part of the validation risk, include it. If the bigger risk is whether users complete the workflow, validate that first.
Track signup completion, activation, key workflow completion, return usage, and the moments where users abandon the product.
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