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Eric Ries

Eric Ries is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author who pioneered the Lean Startup movement after experiencing his own startup failures.

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Author of 'The Lean Startup' popularizing the Minimum Viable Product and build-measure-learn cycle.
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About Eric Ries

Eric Ries is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author who pioneered the Lean Startup movement after experiencing his own startup failures.

Ship the smallest possible version, get it into customers' hands fast, and let real-world feedback guide you rather than perfecting in isolation.

Chat with Eric when you're...

  • Working on author of 'the lean startup' or popularizing the minimum viable product and build-measure-learn cycle.
  • Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
  • Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
  • Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
  • Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation

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  • "What's the fastest way to test if this idea actually works?"
  • "How do you decide what to cut when everything feels important?"
  • "What would you tell me if I were about to give up on this?"
  • "What's a mistake you made early on that you'd want me to avoid?"