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I built an AI content tool for creators in 14 days. It started making $50,000 a month after 6 weeks.
Vitalii Dodonov and his cofounder, John, spent 14 days locked in a flat, vibe coding an AI tool called Stanley for their business, Stan.
TL;DR
- Vitalii Dodonov initially studied chemical engineering but taught himself to code, leading to a career shift.
- He worked at Deloitte and later eBay as a software engineer, where he met his cofounder.
- Together, they founded Stan, an all-in-one platform for creators, and developed an AI product named Stanley.
- Stanley, an AI "head of content," was "vibe-coded" in 14 days and helps creators produce engaging content.
- Within six weeks of its launch, Stanley generated $50,000 in monthly recurring revenue and is projected to earn $3 million annually.
- Stan currently generates approximately $40 million in annual revenue.
- Dodonov emphasizes the importance of understanding customer problems and working backward from goals, rather than solely focusing on the coding itself.