Define a specific problem
A first release needs a clear customer and a task worth solving. Write down the current workflow, the friction in it and the outcome the product should support. This keeps the scope connected to a real need.
Separate essentials from possibilities
Prioritize the features needed to complete the core workflow. Reporting, advanced customization and additional integrations may belong in later releases. A smaller scope makes it easier to learn from actual use.
Design the foundations early
Account permissions, tenant boundaries and data ownership affect almost every feature. Agree on those foundations before building customer-facing workflows. Include a plan for support, backups and recovery.
Make learning part of the release
Choose what you need to observe: successful task completion, support questions or onboarding difficulties. Use those observations to guide the next release rather than treating the first launch as the finish line.