Vibe Code Your First Startup
AI coding tools have changed the game. You don't need to know how to code to ship a product anymore — but you need to think like a builder. This course teaches that.
About this course
The barrier to building software has collapsed. With AI coding tools, anyone who can think clearly and communicate precisely can ship functional software in days. The bottleneck is now the thinking, not the coding.
This course trains the thinking. Product spec, system design, debugging mindset, deployment — all through the lens of someone who has never written production code before but is going to ship something real by the end.
What you'll cover
- 1Product thinking: from idea to spec in a day
- 2AI coding tools (Cursor, v0, Copilot) — how to actually use them
- 3Full-stack basics: what you need to know to ship
- 4From prototype to deployed: Vercel, Supabase, and beyond
- 5Launch, user feedback, and iteration cycle
Who this is for
Audience
Non-engineers with product ideas and the motivation to ship
Prerequisites
None. Ideas and stubbornness are the prerequisites.
Your instructor
Kevin Braza
PhD Candidate, UC Davis · CBRN AI Safety Scientist
Chemical engineering PhD candidate, Quantic MBA, former boarding school faculty, and CBRN AI safety scientist at Reinforce Labs. Previously UCSB B.S. Chemistry, Harvard/Amgen, and IB + AP classroom instructor. Teaches at the intersection of chemistry, AI, and systems thinking.
Frequently asked
Do I need to know how to code?
No. That's the point. You'll use AI tools to write the code — this course teaches you how to direct them effectively.
What will I build?
Your own idea. The course teaches the process — you bring the product concept.
What if my idea doesn't work out?
Even better — learning to kill bad ideas fast is one of the most valuable builder skills. The course covers that too.
$997
One-time · Lifetime access
Includes
- 5 modules + live build-alongs
- Starter templates and deployment guides
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion