In the lean startup methodology, effective boundary conditions such as team composition and engagement levels are considered secondary to the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).

In the lean startup, the main focus is on creating a minimum viable product (MVP) because it lets you test assumptions quickly and cheaply. By launching an MVP you can gather real customer feedback before investing in a full team or high engagement, which helps avoid costly mistakes. Team composition and engagement become important only after you confirm the product idea works; they help refine and scale the solution. For example, a startup might first release a simple landing page to gauge interest, then assemble a focused team to iterate based on the data. Thus, MVP development is the priority, while boundary conditions are addressed later.