Hilal Safwan
Builder. Vibe Coder. Optimist.
Sri Lanka → Internet.
I ship things on the internet and believe one of them will work. Focused on high-leverage products, clean code, and extreme polish.
Operating Thesis
Conjecture, build, ship, learn, error-correct. I believe good ideas are hard to vary. If I can't clearly explain why it will work, I don't build it. Once I can, I move fast.
Current Loops
The mental models guiding my daily execution.
Explanation-first building
A good product should feel like a clear explanation turned into software.
Small bets, real feedback
Tiny products make reality answer quickly. Ship, observe, correct, repeat.
AI as leverage
Use AI to move faster, not to outsource taste. Build something sharp.
Freedom through usefulness
Build something valuable enough that strangers pay for it.
Technical Arsenal
Languages
Stack
Interests
Quotes to Build By
"Problems are inevitable; problems are soluble."
— David Deutsch
"The only rules are the ones dictated by the laws of physics. Everything else is just a recommendation."
— Elon Musk
"Show me the incentive and I'll show you the outcome."
— Charlie Munger
"We have a duty to be optimistic. Because the future is open, not predetermined..."
— David Deutsch
"I want to put a dent in the universe."
— Steve Jobs
"Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep."
— Naval Ravikant
"What important truth do very few people agree with you on?"
— Peter Thiel
"Competition is for losers."
— Peter Thiel
"The best thing about the internet is that it lets small teams do big things."
— Marc Lou
My Story
Length
I am a software builder from Sri Lanka, obsessed with how ideas turn into reality through code. I started by tinkering with computers, realized that software was the ultimate lever, and have been building ever since.
Right now, my focus is on indie hacking—building small, profitable internet products that solve real problems. I optimize for learning, shipping fast, and owning my time.