Introduction
Building impactful tech products once required large teams, months of development, and substantial resources. But today, platforms like Lovable are empowering solo creators and small teams to achieve remarkable results. Meet Bilal, a product designer who turned his vision of an AI-powered HR assistant, Aneta, into reality. This is his story of determination, innovation, and how Lovable helped him break through barriers to deliver a game-changing product.
TL;DR
- Bilal is a product designer passionate about building tools that make work more efficient and engaging.
- Using Lovable, he created Aneta, an AI-driven HR platform for personalized surveys and insights, in just one month.
- Lovable replaced the need for a large tech team, offering streamlined tools for front-end, back-end, and AI integration.
- Aneta is now live on Product Hunt, helping companies manage teams better, and Bilal is actively enhancing its features based on user feedback.
The Journey to Aneta
S: Bilal, tell us a bit about yourself before Lovable.
B: I’m a product designer who loves creating things. Before Lovable, I worked as a founding designer in a startup. My passion lies in building tools that solve real-world problems. Aneta was born from this drive—it’s a platform designed to improve employee engagement through personalized AI-powered surveys and insights.
Before Lovable, the idea of building Aneta felt like a distant dream. Developing such a tool required technical expertise, resources, and time that I simply didn’t have. Lovable changed everything for me.
Prototyping to Production in Record Time
S: How did Lovable help you turn Aneta from concept to reality?
B: Without Lovable, creating Aneta would have required a team of 10 engineers, product managers, and designers, plus months of development. With Lovable, I built the entire platform—front-end, back-end, and AI integration—in just one month.
Lovable’s tools simplified everything. Instead of coding from scratch, I could focus on refining the product idea and user experience. The platform’s integration with GitHub and its seamless previews via Vercel made iteration fast and efficient.
Challenges and Breakthroughs
S: What challenges did you face during development?
B: Initially, I felt constrained by my lack of engineering skills. But Lovable acted as a “core co-founder,” helping me push past those limitations. It became the bridge between my product vision and execution.
Before Lovable, Aneta was limited to basic survey creation. With Lovable, I expanded its functionality, adding AI-driven insights that help managers address team challenges proactively.
Launching Aneta and Beyond
S: What was your launch strategy?
At 3 AM on a Wednesday night, debugging a feature for the 12th time that week, I thought to myself: “Why am I doing this?” Today, as we launch Aneta, I finally have an answer—and a story to share.
— Bilal Harouchi (@bilal_harouchi) January 10, 2025
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B: We launched Aneta on Product Hunt on January 10th during our incubator program in San Francisco. While the product wasn’t 100% complete, we wanted real feedback from beta testers.
Preparation was key. We focused on creating a compelling landing page, branding, and a clear roadmap. The launch attracted 2,000 visitors, and our pipeline now includes 30,000 potential users. We’re currently engaging with beta testers and refining features based on their input.
S: What’s next for Aneta?
B: We’re pivoting to focus on recruitment, leveraging our AI to create surveys that identify top candidates. Lovable allows us to test and launch these new features rapidly.
Building with Lovable: A Game-Changer
S: How do users perceive your product, given Lovable’s involvement?
B: Most users don’t realize Aneta was built using Lovable. For them, it feels like a polished product crafted by a large team. That’s the beauty of Lovable—it empowers creators to deliver professional-grade products without the need for extensive resources.
Conclusion
Bilal’s journey with Aneta highlights Lovable’s transformative impact on product development. By democratizing access to cutting-edge tools, Lovable enables creators to bring ambitious ideas to life—whether it’s a side project or a full-fledged business.
For innovators like Bilal, Lovable isn’t just a platform; it’s a partner that empowers them to think big, build fast, and solve real problems.
Curious about how Lovable can help you bring your ideas to life? Explore the possibilities and start building today at Lovable.dev.
