The latest articles on DEV Community by Mindinu Ariyawansha (@mindinu). https://dev.to/mindinu https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3755924%2F2fb5d34f-cd8c-4042-afeb-0a8775a5ce2e.jpg https://dev.to/mindinu en Mindinu Ariyawansha Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:32:51 +0000 https://dev.to/mindinu/i-got-into-batch0-4idl https://dev.to/mindinu/i-got-into-batch0-4idl <p>Hey DEV community! 👋 </p> <p>My name is Mindinu. I am 14 years old, based in Sri Lanka, and I am the founder of <strong>Luveo Technologies</strong>. </p> <p>Today, I am super excited to announce a massive milestone for my journey: <strong>Luveo Technologies just got accepted into Batch 0!</strong> </p> <p>For those who might not know, being part of a "Batch 0" cohort means you are in the inaugural, foundational group of an accelerator or incubator program. It’s the launchpad cohort. It means the mentors and organizers saw enough raw potential in the vision to take a bet on it from the very beginning. </p> <p>And the product that got us here? <strong>Saturn AI.</strong></p> <h2> 🪐 What is Saturn AI? </h2> <p>Saturn AI is an autonomous AI employee. </p> <p>You might have seen tools like OpenClaw or Viktor, but Saturn AI is being built to be better, faster, and much more deeply integrated into actual developer and business workflows. It’s not just a chatbot; it’s a self-improving AI environment that executes tasks natively.</p> <p><strong>Under the hood, here is what I am building:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Infrastructure:</strong> The entire platform is hosted on a Contabo private VPS, allowing us to manage our own cloud container orchestration without insane cloud fees.</li> <li> <strong>Authentication:</strong> Seamless OAuth integration for secure and frictionless user onboarding.</li> <li> <strong>Monetization:</strong> A fully custom tiered subscription model currently transitioning to Dodo Payments.</li> <li> <strong>Tech Stack:</strong> I'm utilizing tools like ClaudeCode, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Vite, Bun, and Cloudflare tunnels to build out a robust, scalable backend and a lightning-fast frontend.</li> </ul> <h2> 🛠️ How I Will Participate in Batch 0 </h2> <p>I am treating Batch 0 as a high-speed sprint. Over the course of the program, my goals are strictly technical and growth-focused:</p> <ol> <li> <strong>Ship the MVP:</strong> Move Saturn AI from a complex local/cloud environment into a stable, user-ready product.</li> <li> <strong>Stress-Test the AI:</strong> Push the autonomous agent capabilities to ensure it actually outperforms existing AI employee models in real-world coding and operational tasks.</li> <li> <strong>Build in Public:</strong> I am going to document the entire process right here on DEV. Expect deep dives into my Docker configurations, how I manage my VPS, and how I handle the payment gateway architecture.</li> </ol> <h2> 🚀 The Road Ahead </h2> <p>Building a SaaS product and running a startup at 14 isn't easy. I have to balance school, table tennis training, robotics competitions, and coding late into the night. But getting accepted into Batch 0 validates that the late nights are worth it.</p> <p>I can't wait to share this journey with you all. </p> <p><strong>What is the hardest technical challenge you faced when building your first SaaS? Drop some advice for a young founder in the comments! 👇</strong></p> <p><em>If you want to follow the journey of Saturn AI, keep an eye on <a href="https://luveo.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">luveo.net</a> and my personal portfolio <a href="https://mindinu.luveo.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">mindinu.luveo.net</a>.</em></p> startup teendev coding