MVP usually means two different things depending on context:

  • In business/startups: MVP = Minimum Viable Product – the simplest working version of a product with just the core features, built to test an idea quickly with real users and gather feedback before investing heavily.
  • In sports: MVP = Most Valuable Player – the player considered the most important or outstanding in a game, season, or tournament.

If you saw “MVP” in a startup, product, or tech context, it almost certainly means Minimum Viable Product.