Ever had one of those moments where you spot a problem that needs solving, but the thought of the development time makes you shelve it? Here’s how I turned a BBQ conversation into a working security awareness tool in less time than it takes to watch a TikTok compilation.
The Problem Space
During a weekend BBQ, I noticed something interesting: people freely sharing personal information through astrology questions. Birth dates, birthplaces, mother’s maiden names – classic security question answers being handed over without a second thought.
This observation could have ended up as just another “someone should do something about that” moment. Instead, I turned it into a working demo in 20 minutes.
Check it out here – https://star-phished-liadrh.vercel.app/
Why This Matters For Your Business
Before we dive into the how, let’s talk about why this approach is revolutionary for business:
- Rapid Validation: Test ideas before investing significant resources
- Cost Effectiveness: Reduce development time from weeks to minutes
- Problem Solving at Speed: Transform insights into solutions while they’re still relevant
- Competitive Edge: Move from ideation to implementation faster than your competition
The AI Stack for 2025
Here’s where it gets interesting. The key is using the right AI tool for each part of the process:
1. Problem Structuring with Gemini 2.0 Flash
Used Google’s experimental Gemini 2.0 Flash thinking model (01-21) to:
- Break down the problem into structured data
- Map astrology questions to security risks
- Generate risk ratings and platform implications
2. Solution Architecture with Claude
Fed the structured data to Claude to generate:
- Comprehensive PRD
- User experience flows
- Technical specifications
- Content guidelines
3. Implementation with V0.dev
Turned the specs into reality:
- One-shot UI generation
- Minimal tweaking needed
- Rapid deployment
The Secret Sauce: Understanding AI Strengths
The magic isn’t just in using AI – it’s in knowing which AI to use when:
- Gemini 2.0 Flash: Excels at structured thinking and data organization
- Claude: Masters at comprehensive documentation and specifications
- V0.dev: Unmatched in rapid UI prototyping
Real Business Impact
This isn’t just about building neat demos. This approach can transform how you:
- Validate market opportunities
- Test user experiences
- Prototype solutions
- Solve complex problems
Case Study Breakdown
Let’s look at the numbers:
- Traditional development time for similar project: 2-3 weeks
- My approach: 20 minutes
- Cost saving: ~90+ development hours
- Additional benefit: Immediate validation of concept
The Business Case for Rapid Prototyping
Traditional approach:
- Discovery phase (1 week)
- Design phase (1 week)
- Development phase (2 weeks)
- Testing and refinement (1 week)
My approach:
- Problem structuring (5 mins)
- Solution architecture (5 mins)
- Implementation (10 mins)
What This Means For You
Imagine taking your business challenges from “someone should do something” to “here’s a working solution” in minutes instead of months. That’s not just efficiency – it’s a competitive superpower.
Beyond The Demo
This same process can be applied to:
- E-commerce optimizations
- Marketing campaigns
- User experience improvements
- Business process automation
- Security implementations
Ready to Transform Your Development Process?
I help businesses leverage AI tools to solve complex problems at lightning speed. Whether you’re looking to:
- Validate new ideas quickly
- Reduce development costs
- Stay ahead of the competition
- Transform your development workflow
Connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss how we can apply this approach to your business challenges.
This isn’t just about building cool stuff fast – it’s about transforming how we approach problem-solving in business. Let’s talk about how this could work for your challenges.
Brad Farleigh is the CTO at Bang Digital, specializing in technical marketing, web development, and e-commerce solutions. He helps businesses leverage cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems at unprecedented speed.
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