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The Onramp to AI

12 Weeks of Intensive Learning

Twelve weeks. Real momentum. Each week you’ll build, ship, and learn—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 every week in tight build / ship / learn cycles

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Real Deliverables

Create portfolio-worthy projects that showcase your skills

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Practical Application

Learn by doing, not just studying

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Tangible Skills

Develop tangible skills you can use now

Track 1: New Venture Planning

Think and act like a founder. Use AI to find markets, test ideas, crunch numbers, and craft a pitch funders remember. You'll walk away with a market-validated concept, investor-ready pitch, and a business model you can defend.

AI-Powered Research

Leverage intelligent systems to gather market insights and competitive analysis

Business Modeling

Create sophisticated financial models and projections with AI assistance

Strategic Pricing

Develop data-driven pricing strategies that maximize value

Compelling Storytelling

Craft narratives that resonate with investors and customers

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Track 2: Project Management

Run high-output startup sprints—whether you want to manage ops, wrangle teams, or keep prototypes moving. You'll walk away with 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

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. You'll walk away with 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

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Retrieval Patterns

Master information retrieval and knowledge management systems

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Evaluation Systems

Build robust testing and evaluation frameworks for AI applications

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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.

Who It's For

Recent Graduates

Fresh out of school and ready to apply your knowledge in cutting-edge AI applications. Bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice.

Career Switchers

Professionals from other fields looking to transition into AI-native roles. Leverage your existing expertise while building new technical skills.

Educators

Teachers and trainers who want to understand AI tools and integrate them into their curriculum and teaching practice.

Curious Generalists

Lifelong learners and interdisciplinary thinkers ready to explore the intersection of AI and their areas of interest.

"Ready to ship" is our core criterion. We're looking for people who want to build, not just learn about building.

What Makes It Different

We Don't Gatekeep

Every playbook, prompt, and rubric is out in the open and free—just like a startup sharing their code on launch day.

  • All materials are publicly available
  • Assessment criteria are clearly defined
  • Success metrics are shared openly

Relentless Momentum

Build → ship → learn → repeat— cadence that mirrors real-world development cycles and keeps momentum high.

  • Rapid iteration and feedback
  • Consistent shipping schedule
  • Portfolio building every week

Pathways into Opportunities

Top performers get a fast-track to paid roles—because great outcomes deserve a next step, not just a pat on the back.

  • Direct pipeline for founders
  • Network of partners for jobs
  • Merit-based advancement

Ready to Ship?

Applications are always open—if you’re eager to build and ready to stretch your skills, you’ll thrive here.

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Choose Your Path(s)

Are you a builder, a project driver, or a hybrid? Choose your adventure.

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Apply (with Intent)

Tell us about what you’ve built or hustled on—or what you can’t wait to try.

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Start Building

Day one is about building. Your first ship cycle starts right away.

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