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MVP Launches That Convert: Signals to Watch in Week One
A practical checklist to validate early adoption, avoid vanity metrics, and iterate toward product-market fit fast.
tech trendsRohit SharmaOct 31, 2025
Week one tells you whether your MVP can survive. The goal is not scale, but signal clarity.
Measure time-to-first-value for every cohort.
Watch for repeated usage within 72 hours.
Collect qualitative feedback from power users immediately.
Activation signals
If new users cannot reach value quickly, acquisition spend will not save the product.
Retention and feedback loops
Short surveys and user interviews explain the metrics and uncover friction faster than dashboards alone.
Iteration cadence
Ship small improvements daily and measure the impact within the same week.