Optimizing Too Early Stunts Discovery

Finalize your conceptual architecture before proceeding to optimize various aspects, such as:

• Product: It allows for the inclusion of more detailed use cases, adding depth to the product.
• Engineering: The technology can be scaled to accommodate a larger user base, potentially expanding to millions.
• Business: The system’s unit economics can be evaluated and improved.

Why it matters: It is slower to experiment and iterate on a scaled product and slows down discovery of competitive differentiation.