How I Run an AI Driven MVP Agency in 2025 Most dev agencies are...
Prajwal Tomar@PrajwalTomar_
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Feb 11, 2025
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How I Run an AI Driven MVP Agency in 2025
Most dev agencies are still following outdated processes, spending months on planning before writing a single line of code.
Here’s our exact workflow for moving fast while keeping quality high.
Most dev agencies are still following outdated processes, spending months on planning before writing a single line of code.
Here’s our exact workflow for moving fast while keeping quality high.
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1/ The Old vs. New Agency Model
Traditional agencies:
- Spend weeks on UI/UX before writing a single line of code
- Require project managers, adding unnecessary overhead
- Operate with large teams, slowing down decision-making
- Have high costs before even validating an idea
The modern dev agency:
- Skips lengthy design phases and goes straight to building
- Uses small, efficient teams powered by AI
- Optimizes costs so founders can validate first
- Builds and launches MVPs in under six weeks
I started @ignytlabs as a solo founder, delivering my first 6-7 MVPs alone. Only after that did I bring in other developers to scale, without bloated processes.
Traditional agencies:
- Spend weeks on UI/UX before writing a single line of code
- Require project managers, adding unnecessary overhead
- Operate with large teams, slowing down decision-making
- Have high costs before even validating an idea
The modern dev agency:
- Skips lengthy design phases and goes straight to building
- Uses small, efficient teams powered by AI
- Optimizes costs so founders can validate first
- Builds and launches MVPs in under six weeks
I started @ignytlabs as a solo founder, delivering my first 6-7 MVPs alone. Only after that did I bring in other developers to scale, without bloated processes.
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2/ AI-Powered Planning to Reduce Scope Creep
Before writing a single line of code, we define:
- What the product does
- Who it is for
- What problem it solves
We use:
- @ChatGPTapp to brainstorm ideas and features
- @CodeGuidedev to generate PRDs and technical documentation
Every project starts with:
- A well-defined PRD
- A step-by-step implementation plan
- A clear but flexible UI structure
This prevents confusion and ensures unnecessary features don’t creep in later.
Before writing a single line of code, we define:
- What the product does
- Who it is for
- What problem it solves
We use:
- @ChatGPTapp to brainstorm ideas and features
- @CodeGuidedev to generate PRDs and technical documentation
Every project starts with:
- A well-defined PRD
- A step-by-step implementation plan
- A clear but flexible UI structure
This prevents confusion and ensures unnecessary features don’t creep in later.
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3/ No Full Design Phase – Straight to V0/Lovable
Instead of wasting weeks in Figma, we go straight to @v0 or @lovable to build UI screens.
By the end of week one, the client sees real, functional UI. Not just wireframes.
They provide feedback, we refine, and finalize the UI while we build.
This approach:
- Saves time
- Reduces back-and-forth
- Ensures the MVP looks professional without wasting weeks on design
Instead of wasting weeks in Figma, we go straight to @v0 or @lovable to build UI screens.
By the end of week one, the client sees real, functional UI. Not just wireframes.
They provide feedback, we refine, and finalize the UI while we build.
This approach:
- Saves time
- Reduces back-and-forth
- Ensures the MVP looks professional without wasting weeks on design
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4/ Build 70-80% of the MVP in Lovable
For simple projects, we aim to build 80% of the MVP directly in Lovable.
This is the key to moving FAST.
Lovable isn’t just a UI generator, it lets us build real app logic.
In Lovable, we:
- Connect frontend components to real data
- Implement authentication
- Set up API calls and user interactions
- Build a functional MVP with minimal manual coding
By the time we leave Lovable, most of the MVP is already working.
The remaining 20-30% is handled in @cursor_ai and @supabase.
For simple projects, we aim to build 80% of the MVP directly in Lovable.
This is the key to moving FAST.
Lovable isn’t just a UI generator, it lets us build real app logic.
In Lovable, we:
- Connect frontend components to real data
- Implement authentication
- Set up API calls and user interactions
- Build a functional MVP with minimal manual coding
By the time we leave Lovable, most of the MVP is already working.
The remaining 20-30% is handled in @cursor_ai and @supabase.
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5/ GitHub Sync Between Lovable and Cursor
Lovable syncs everything to GitHub, making it easy to continue development in Cursor.
With this setup:
- UI and basic functionality are already done
- Developers can pick up exactly where Lovable left off
- No need to rewrite components from scratch
Keeping everything in sync avoids duplicate work and speeds up iterations.
Lovable syncs everything to GitHub, making it easy to continue development in Cursor.
With this setup:
- UI and basic functionality are already done
- Developers can pick up exactly where Lovable left off
- No need to rewrite components from scratch
Keeping everything in sync avoids duplicate work and speeds up iterations.
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6/ Advanced Backend Development in Cursor
While Lovable gets us 80% of the way, Cursor is where we refine and scale the backend.
Cursor is great for:
- Writing and optimizing backend logic
- Implementing advanced database queries
- Debugging and refining frontend performance
Sometimes, you need to dive into the code manually. This is where Cursor shines.
While Lovable gets us 80% of the way, Cursor is where we refine and scale the backend.
Cursor is great for:
- Writing and optimizing backend logic
- Implementing advanced database queries
- Debugging and refining frontend performance
Sometimes, you need to dive into the code manually. This is where Cursor shines.
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7/ Supabase – A Backend That Scales Without Complexity
Instead of setting up complex backend infrastructure, we use Supabase.
Why?
- Fully managed – No need to maintain database servers
- Real-time updates – Data syncs instantly across the app
- Scalable pricing – You only pay for what you use
Supabase handles:
- Authentication – Email, OAuth, magic links
- Database – PostgreSQL with built-in scaling
- Storage – Secure file and image uploads
- Edge Functions – Serverless backend logic
This allows us to focus on building, not managing servers.
Instead of setting up complex backend infrastructure, we use Supabase.
Why?
- Fully managed – No need to maintain database servers
- Real-time updates – Data syncs instantly across the app
- Scalable pricing – You only pay for what you use
Supabase handles:
- Authentication – Email, OAuth, magic links
- Database – PostgreSQL with built-in scaling
- Storage – Secure file and image uploads
- Edge Functions – Serverless backend logic
This allows us to focus on building, not managing servers.
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8/ Deployment & Launch Strategy
Once everything is built, we deploy the MVP on Vercel.
Why Vercel?
- No need for complex CI/CD pipelines
- Automatic scaling
- Global edge network for fast load times
By weeks five to six, the MVP is live and ready for testing.
From there, we:
- Gather user feedback
- Fix any bugs
- Plan Phase 2 based on real user data
Once everything is built, we deploy the MVP on Vercel.
Why Vercel?
- No need for complex CI/CD pipelines
- Automatic scaling
- Global edge network for fast load times
By weeks five to six, the MVP is live and ready for testing.
From there, we:
- Gather user feedback
- Fix any bugs
- Plan Phase 2 based on real user data
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9/ The Modern Dev Agency Formula
- AI-assisted coding beats bloated teams
- No long design phases, just execution
- MVPs built in weeks, not months
- Iteration over perfection
Validate first. Scale later.
- AI-assisted coding beats bloated teams
- No long design phases, just execution
- MVPs built in weeks, not months
- Iteration over perfection
Validate first. Scale later.
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10/ The Value of Traditional Agencies
Enterprise software still needs traditional agencies for:
- Large teams & complex integrations
- Extensive planning & design
- Long development cycles
But if you need to validate an idea fast without spending $10K-$20K upfront, our approach at @ignytlabs is built for you.
We focus on:
- Speed: MVPs in weeks, not months
- Cost-efficiency: Build only what’s essential
- Iteration: Improve based on real user feedback
If you’re a founder looking to launch fast, let’s talk. Two spots left for February.
Enterprise software still needs traditional agencies for:
- Large teams & complex integrations
- Extensive planning & design
- Long development cycles
But if you need to validate an idea fast without spending $10K-$20K upfront, our approach at @ignytlabs is built for you.
We focus on:
- Speed: MVPs in weeks, not months
- Cost-efficiency: Build only what’s essential
- Iteration: Improve based on real user feedback
If you’re a founder looking to launch fast, let’s talk. Two spots left for February.
