The Onramp to AI
12 Weeks of Intensive Learning
Twelve weeks. Real momentum. Each week you’ll build, test, and publish—driven by the same cycles founders use to launch real products and companies.
Our program combines structured learning with real-world application, ensuring every participant walks away with a portfolio that opens doors—jobs, funding, and partnerships. No theoretical case studies—just proof you can deliver on AI’s promise.
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Weekly Ship Cycles
Build and deploy something every week in tight build / ship / learn cycles
02
Real Deliverables
Create portfolio-worthy projects that showcase your skills
03
Practical Application
Learn by doing, not just studying
04
Tangible Skills
Develop tangible skills you can use now
Track 2: Project Management
Run high-output startup sprints—whether you want to manage ops, wrangle teams, or keep prototypes moving. Ship: A project board in motion, improved features pushed to production, and process docs that prove you can run the show.
Human-Machine Workflows
Design seamless collaboration between team members and AI systems
Sprint Design
Structure development cycles for maximum productivity and learning
Prompt Operations
Master the art and science of effective AI communication
QA & Reporting
Implement quality assurance processes and meaningful metrics
What You'll Ship
A working project board with standard operating procedures, comprehensive "How it Works" documentation, and two shipped improvements implemented within an active project.
Track 3: Applied AI for CS Grads (and hackers)
Go from code to product. Architect, scale, and deploy features—not in a sandbox, but for the real world. Ship: A production-quality microservice, documented and ready for your next interview—or your own launch.
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Model Selection
Learn to choose the right AI models for specific use cases and constraints
2
Retrieval Patterns
Master information retrieval and knowledge management systems
3
Evaluation Systems
Build robust testing and evaluation frameworks for AI applications
4
UX Scaffolding
Design user experiences that make AI capabilities accessible and intuitive
Technical Excellence
Move beyond basic programming to understand how AI integrates into production systems. Learn architecture patterns, performance optimization, and scalability considerations that matter in real applications.
What You'll Ship
A small, shipped feature or micro-service complete with comprehensive documentation and a robust evaluation harness that demonstrates production-ready thinking.