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  Building an MVP should be the fastest way to validate your idea, not the fastest way to burn your budget. In 2025, founders have access to powerful no-code tools, AI-assisted development, and global engineering talent, yet many MVPs still fail for the same predictable reasons. In this article, PowerGate Software’s experts will share insights on these seven common pitfalls and guide you on how to avoid them effectively. 1. Building too much, too soon The biggest startup trap is confusing an MVP with a miniature version of your final product. Adding every idea “just in case” slows down development, inflates costs, and delays validation. What to do instead: Identify your core value loop, the smallest sequence where users get value. Prioritize using the MoSCoW method (Must, Should, Could, Won’t). Launch with the minimum usable experience, not the most impressive one. Remember: every extra feature you add before validation multiplies technical debt. 2025 reality:  Speed matters m...

 This financial product provides a digital advice tool that tailors personalized portfolios for investors. PowerGate Software has collaborated with a licensed KiwiSaver provider to launch a digital platform that enhances investor engagement and ensures operational transparency. The solution features a public-facing website that acts as both an educational resource and a branding tool, alongside a secure user portal for managing KiwiSaver accounts. The marketing site delivers information on fund options, investment strategies, and portfolio services. At the same time, the account management portal allows investors to securely access and modify their investments, monitor fund performance, and update their preferences, all through a sleek and user-friendly interface. Since its launch, the platform has introduced 10 investment funds, including innovative options like a Bitcoin-focused fund within KiwiSaver portfolios, and has received recognition for its digital advice and personalized...