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The Lean Startup
Eric Ries proposes building startups through rapid experiments, with a minimum viable product, validated learning and a build-measure-learn loop to avoid wasted effort.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2011
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you are starting a product or team and want a testing-first approach.
Skip this if you work in a large established firm and want detailed management guidance.
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Quick answers about The Lean Startup
- What is The Lean Startup about?
- Eric Ries proposes building startups through rapid experiments, with a minimum viable product, validated learning and a build-measure-learn loop to avoid wasted effort.
- Who should read The Lean Startup?
- Read it if you are starting a product or team and want a testing-first approach. Skip it if you work in a large established firm and want detailed management guidance.
- How long and how fast is The Lean Startup?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 320 pages, first published in 2011.
- Does The Lean Startup have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Lean Startup for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Lean Startup; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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