Build the Next Generation of Businesses with AI.

Don’t waste months trying to figure it out alone. I help tech founders go from scattered ideas to shipped AI apps that solve real problems.

You had an AI SaaS idea. But then came the chaos

  • You vibe coded a prototype that was fragile and impossible to ship

  • You burned $5,000 on an AI engineer who built something you couldn’t use (or explain)

  • You gave away equity to an “AI co-founder” who ghosted when things got hard

  • You binged 100 hours of AI content and still couldn’t connect the dots

The real problem?

Most founders try to build an AI product without understanding how AI actually works.

Reading X threads, hiring consultants, or watching YouTube gives you surface-level knowledge, but not the expertise to build with confidence.

The fix?

Real expertise comes from one thing: building. And that's exactly what we do in this bootcamp.

Over 6 weeks, you’ll build real-world AI projects with direct guidance from me and a community of founders who are just as committed as you are. By the end, you won’t just understand AI. You’ll be able to...

  • Build the first version yourself

  • Know exactly who to hire—and why

  • Speak the same language as your technical team

  • Avoid fragile architectures and buzzword traps

⭐️ Course Benefits & Outcomes

1) Overwhelmed → clear and confident

Get a structured path that removes the guesswork and shows you exactly what to focus on.

2) Scattered resources → real projects that make AI click

Build practical apps with Python, OpenAI, and Hugging Face—no more jumping between tabs.

3) Boring tutorials → engaging, hands-on learning

Work on real projects with expert guidance and a community that keeps you motivated.

4) “I can’t keep up” → “I know what matters”

Learn the key foundations and patterns behind modern AI systems—so you can adapt as the field evolves.

5) I need AI skills → actually using them

Walk away with the ability and confidence to build AI automations, apps, and MVPs that solve real problems.

📚 What's Included?

  • 6 weekly live, hands-on sessions with the instructor

  • 10+ example projects with complete, reusable code

  • Weekly post-lecture discussions on real-world use cases

  • Weekly office hours with a teaching assistant for support

  • Access to a private community of fellow AI builders

  • Direct feedback on projects from the instructor and TA

  • (Optional) peer groups for accountability and collaboration

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for founders who want to build custom AI apps. You’ll get the most out of this bootcamp if you have basic coding experience (ideally Python).

This is a great fit for...

  • Solo founders building AI-powered products or MVPs

  • Technical freelancers and consultants offering AI/LLM-based solutions

  • Entrepreneurs exploring AI tools to automate, enhance, or scale their businesses

  • Side-project builders who want to turn AI ideas into working prototypes

  • Tech leaders seeking a clear understanding of AI to lead teams and initiatives

Who should NOT take this course?

  • People seeking mathematical and algorithmic details behind AI development

  • People who want to learn LLMOps

  • Students trying to land their first AI job

🧑‍💻 10+ example projects we’ll build together...

  • Automated report builder and emailer

  • AI Job Board Scraper

  • Interactive AI Job Dashboard

  • Research paper summarizer

  • LLM-based text classifier

  • (Local) Document QA Chatbot

  • Structuring unstructured survey data

  • RAG Chatbot over LLM Medium blog posts

  • YouTube Video AI Agent

  • AI Agent Copywriter

  • Fine-tuning LLM response style

  • Fine-tuning BERT for text classification

Trusted by builders from…

What Builders are Saying…

“This course is a true learn-by-building experience. You’ll apply the latest AI techniques to build real-world, problem-solving solutions.”

— Sangeeta B., Shipped her first AI product

“If you’re trying to get into AI or level up your skills, this is the program you want. Shaw’s approach is practical, direct, and actually useful.”

— Andry H., Shipped an AI executive coach

“Shaw’s practical, first-principles approach cuts through the ML hype and delivers real clarity—where others just offer buzzwords.”

— Bryce K., Shipped RAG app to search technical docs

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Meet Shaw 👋

Dr. Shaw Talebi is an ex-Toyota data scientist and AI educator.

He earned his PhD from the University of Texas at Dallas, where his research focused on novel AI applications to fields spanning neuroscience, environmental science, and human performance.

Driven by a passion for learning and a mission to make AI accessible to all, he founded a YouTube channel and technical blog that now inspire over 85,000 learners.

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