Most products do not fail because the idea was wrong. They fail because the team ran out of time or money before learning whether it worked. Modern platforms and AI-assisted development now make it possible to reach an MVP faster and cheaper than ever before, but speed alone does not equal sustainability.

This session explores how startup-first and enterprise architectures differ through the lens of cost, speed, and consequences to the business. Designed for founders, solo builders, and early product teams, this talk provides a practical framework for choosing technology intentionally for MVP, understanding what you are trading away, and recognizing when those early choices have done their job. The goal is not to avoid enterprise architecture forever, but to earn it.