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startup lean

[/ˈstɑːrtʌp liːn/]
noun/adjective phrase
startup enxuto
1. A business methodology for startups that emphasizes minimizing waste, operating with limited resources, and focusing on rapid iteration and customer feedback to validate assumptions before scaling
The company adopted a startup lean approach by launching an MVP with a small team and minimal budget.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem de startup enxuto lançando um MVP com um pequeno time e orçamento mínimo.
2. A startup operating with minimal overhead costs and efficient resource management
As a startup lean operation, we prioritize spending only on essential features.
Como uma operação de startup enxuta, priorizamos gastos apenas em funcionalidades essenciais.
Synonyms
lean startupbootstrapped startupagile startup
Antonyms
bloated startupwell-funded startup

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
startup enxuto
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business context
São Paulo
startup enxuto / modelo lean
Preferred in tech hub; often uses English term directly
Portugal
startup enxuta
Uses feminine agreement; less common than Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

run lean
do more with less
bootstrap
MVP approach
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