AI Builders Bootcamp

Perfect for: Technical entrepreneurs, solo founders, and tech consultants who can code (or vibe-code) and want to build custom AI applications and MVPs\n> \n> Key outcome: Ship custom AI solutions and build functional AI prototypes that solve real problems within 6 weeks\n> \n> Prerequisites: Programming experience required (ideally Python) - designed for people who can code but need to understand AI development\n\n## What Sets This Course Apart\nThis hands-on bootcamp focuses exclusively on building real AI projects rather than theory, taught by Dr. Shaw Talebi (ex-Toyota data scientist, PhD, 85,000+ YouTube followers). The flipped classroom model combines pre-recorded lessons with 16+ hours of live sessions, allowing you to learn at your own pace while getting direct feedback from experts and peers.\n\n## Course Journey\n1. AI Foundations & Python Skills\n - Software 1.0 to Software 3.0 evolution\n - Essential Python for AI development\n - Modern AI landscape navigation\n\n2. Machine Learning Fundamentals\n - ML-based email classifier project\n - Text classification with BERT\n - Model fine-tuning techniques\n\n3. LLM Development & Integration\n - OpenAI API integration\n - Prompt engineering mastery\n - LLM-based text processing systems\n\n4. RAG & Document Processing\n - Document QA chatbot (local)\n - Research paper summarizer\n - RAG chatbot over blog posts\n\n5. AI Agents & Automation\n - YouTube video processing agent\n - Notion MCP agent development\n - Job board scraper with AI dashboard\n\n6. Advanced Applications\n - Survey data structuring systems\n - Fine-tuning LLM response styles\n - Custom AI solution deployment\n\n## Learning Experience\n- Format: Flipped classroom with pre-recorded modules + live hands-on sessions\n- Tools: Python, OpenAI, Hugging Face, various AI/ML libraries\n- Projects: 12+ complete projects with reusable code (AI scrapers, chatbots, classifiers, agents)\n- Support: Direct instructor feedback, TA support, private community, guest lectures from alumni\n\n## Is This Course Right For You?\n✅ Consider this course if:\n- You're a founder who wants to build AI products without relying on technical co-founders\n- You can code but struggle to connect programming skills with AI development\n- You're tired of surface-level AI content and want hands-on building experience\n- You need to deliver AI solutions to clients or build AI-powered prototypes\n- You want to avoid costly mistakes with AI engineers and understand what you're building\n\n⚠️ This might not be for you if:\n- You're looking for mathematical and algorithmic details behind AI models\n- You want to learn LLMOps and production deployment at scale\n- You're at the beginning of your programming career without coding experience\n- You prefer pure theory over hands-on project building\n\n## Time & Commitment\n- Weekly commitment: 2-4 hours minimum (1-2 hours pre-work + 2 hours live sessions + optional projects)\n- Flexibility: Pre-recorded content available anytime, live sessions Fridays 10AM-12PM CST\n- Total duration: 6 weeks intensive bootcamp\n- Access: Lifetime access to all materials, recordings, and resources\n\n## Investment & Returns\n- Cost structure: $1,250 one-time payment with Maven Guarantee (full refund until halfway point)\n- Career impact: Certificate of completion, 12+ portfolio projects, ability to ship AI MVPs independently\n- ROI factors: Avoid costly AI consultant mistakes, build confidence to lead AI initiatives, turn ideas into working prototypes\n- Community value: Network of AI builders, guest lectures from successful alumni\n\n## Professional Recognition\n- Certificate of completion for LinkedIn and employer sharing\n- Portfolio of 12+ functional AI projects with complete code\n- Direct mentorship from PhD-level AI expert with industry experience\n- Access to community of 85,000+ learners through instructor's educational platform