Lean Methodology
Noun · Startup & VC
Definitions
An approach centered on reducing waste, testing assumptions quickly, and learning through iteration rather than executing large unvalidated plans. In startups it often refers to lean startup principles around experiments and feedback loops.
In plain English: A way of working that emphasizes fast learning, testing, and avoiding wasted effort.
Example: "Lean methodology kept the team from overbuilding before customer demand was real."