Rapid Development, Real Results — How Lybil Disrupted the Research Market
Lybil is a technology-driven marketplace connecting companies with research professionals. Built from scratch, it solves the industry's biggest pain points — verification, payments, and talent access — in one secure and scalable platform.
Background
Lybil was founded by an experienced tech entrepreneur with a vision to connect companies with top-tier research professionals — including scientists and doctors — through a structured and trustworthy marketplace.
On the platform, companies post research projects, professionals apply to collaborate, and both parties manage tasks, milestones, and payments in one secure environment. A key differentiator: verified identities and a streamlined experience for both sides of the marketplace.
Challenges
Lybil needed to build a full research marketplace from zero users — attracting both companies and professionals in an industry facing widespread talent shortages.
Technical challenges included building a robust ID verification system, flexible payment workflows, and an admin panel capable of managing users, approvals, and content efficiently. The product also needed to inspire trust immediately among first-time users.
Solution
- Developed a scalable marketplace allowing companies to post projects and professionals to apply seamlessly.
- Integrated third-party ID verification for secure, trustworthy onboarding.
- Built a flexible payment system supporting milestone-based and weekly payments.
- Added skill verification badges reviewed manually by admins to maintain quality.
- Implemented advanced search and filtering to match talent by experience, expertise, and location.
- Designed an intuitive admin panel for managing users, verifications, and categories efficiently.
Results
Lybil rapidly grew from a zero-user MVP into a trusted marketplace that empowers both sides of the research ecosystem. The platform streamlined talent acquisition, improved project transparency, and set new standards for collaboration in the research sector.
- Enabled cost-effective talent acquisition for research companies.
- Empowered professionals to command higher hourly rates and gain steady project flow.
- Enhanced trust and safety through robust ID verification and secure payments.
- Improved efficiency with milestone tracking and flexible payment schedules.
- Enabled precise talent matching via advanced search and filtering.
- Simplified management for the Lybil team with a powerful admin panel.
“We built a secure, scalable marketplace from the ground up — one that researchers trust and companies depend on to find world-class talent.”