The role of an architect in a startup: whether one is needed at the MVP stage and how not to "overcomplicate" the product at the start.

Is an Architect Needed in a Startup?

A startup is a race to validate hypotheses. Is an architect needed here? Yes, but their role changes. They should not cost a "spaceship", but should provide the runway for its takeoff.

Tasks of a CTO/Architect in a Startup

  • Adaptability: Build the system so that a business "pivot" does not require rewriting 90% of the code.
  • Technological Hygiene: Choosing tools that will allow people to be hired quickly in the future.

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Identify one customer problem and formulate a measurable value proposition that can be tested through real sales.
Launch a narrow MVP for one segment, measure conversion, acquisition cost and deal cycle before scaling.
Track revenue in USD, CAC, gross margin, paid conversion and payback period. These are the baseline metrics for idea viability.
Usually 2-6 weeks: formulate the hypothesis, launch an MVP for a narrow segment and get the first demand and unit-economics numbers.
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16 июля