founding cohort · 4 weeks

Build Your First
AI App — Even If
You've Never
Coded Before.

Turn your idea into a working app using Codex inside Kanbai. Live weekly instruction, guided assignments, and a process built for non-technical people.

limited seats · $199 founding price · future cohorts priced higher
# kanbai / build-your-first-ai-app   $ kanbai launch workspace ✓ Workspace ready ✓ Codex installed ✓ Your project brief loaded   $ kanbai agent start ◆ Agent: What are you building? Let's scope this down to something you can ship in 4 weeks.  
Week 01
done
Week 02
65%
Week 03
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Week 04
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✦No coding background required
✦No local setup or environment headaches
✦Built for people who got stuck with vibe coding tools
✦Leave with a working prototype
is this for you?

You want to build something.
You just need a guided path.

This course is for people who are tired of watching tutorial videos and want to actually make something. No technical experience required.

great fit
  • Non-technical founders and operators
  • Creators and consultants with something to build
  • People comfortable using ChatGPT or Claude
  • Anyone who wants to build, not just watch tutorials
  • Willing to attend one live session per week
  • Agency owners who want to build their own tools
not for you if
  • You want a traditional coding bootcamp
  • You want advanced software engineering training
  • You're looking for a fully done-for-you service
  • You're unwilling to do hands-on work between sessions
what you'll walk away with

Five things you leave with.

A working app you built yourself
A repeatable process you can keep using
Confidence to build without waiting
Better prompting skills for AI tools
A roadmap for what to build next
why this is different

Not just access to a tool.
A guided path to build.

There are lots of tools promising "build anything with AI." But for beginners, the real problem is not access — it's not knowing what to build, how to scope it, or how to recover when things go wrong.

the problem going alone
—Not knowing what to build first
—Not knowing how to scope it down
—Not knowing what to ask the AI for
—Not knowing how to recover when it goes off track
—Generating output you can't control or fix
what you get with this course
✦A structured 4-week path
✦Live instruction each week
✦Beginner-friendly guided assignments
✦Guided use of Codex inside Kanbai
✦Real instructor support throughout
Lovable / Manus
Kanbai + this course
Getting started
Fast to generate
Guided to build
Staying on track
Easy to start, hard to control
Easier to sustain
Understanding what's happening
Black-box feeling
Better understanding
Cost
Can get expensive quickly
More deliberate process
What you walk away with
Output you can't fully own
Repeatable skill you keep
what you'll build

Practical first projects that actually ship.

You don't need to arrive with the perfect idea. We'll help you choose something realistic and buildable in week one.

1
Client intake tool
A simple form and workflow to capture and manage new client information.
2
Internal workflow app
Automate a repetitive business process or internal team task.
3
Business dashboard
A lightweight view of key metrics or data that matters to your work.
4
Niche content site
A focused website or lead-gen tool for a specific niche or audience.
5
AI productivity tool
An AI-assisted tool built around a specific task you do regularly.
6
Startup prototype
A working first version of a product idea to test with real users.
the curriculum

Four weeks. Four stages.

Each week builds on the last — from scoping your idea to shipping something real.

week 01
Scope the Right Project
Turn your rough idea into a clear, realistic project brief.
  • How to choose the right first project
  • How to reduce scope without killing the idea
  • How to define core features
  • How to create a usable build plan inside Kanbai
you leave with a project that is actually buildable
week 02
Build Your First Working Version
Use Codex inside Kanbai to generate the first version of your app.
  • How to prompt effectively as a beginner
  • How to ask for structured changes
  • How to review output without technical expertise
  • How to avoid chaotic iteration
you have a rough but working first version
week 03
Improve and Troubleshoot
Move from "interesting prototype" to something more useful and usable.
  • How to identify the real issue when something breaks
  • How to guide AI toward fixes
  • How to improve copy, UX, and flow
  • How to iterate without starting over
your project becomes cleaner and more confident
week 04
Launch and Continue
Get your project into a shareable state and create your next-step plan.
  • How to know what is "good enough" to launch
  • How to share your project with others
  • How to keep improving it after the course
  • How to continue using Kanbai independently
you leave with a live project and a roadmap for what's next
course format

Live, guided, hands-on.

the structure
014-week live cohort
021 live session per week · 90 minutes each
03Recordings available after every session
04Guided assignments completed inside Kanbai
05Practical templates and prompt guides included
each session includes
↳Wins and troubleshooting from the week
↳One key teaching topic
↳A live demo inside Kanbai
↳Implementation planning for your project
↳Open Q&A and hot seats
what's included

Everything you need to grow.

4 live sessions
Weekly 90-minute sessions with direct instruction and Q&A.
Session recordings
Rewatch every session at your own pace.
Project scoping template
Turn your rough idea into a buildable brief.
Beginner prompt templates
Ready-to-use prompts for non-technical builders.
Weekly assignments
Practical tasks that move your project forward.
Support & accountability
A cohort structure that keeps you moving forward.
who this is for

Built for builders — not developers.

For non-technical founders, creators, consultants, operators, agency owners, and ambitious beginners building their first real software project.

great fit
  • Non-technical founders and operators
  • Creators and consultants with something to build
  • People comfortable using ChatGPT or Claude
  • Anyone who wants to build, not just watch tutorials
  • Willing to attend one live session per week
  • Agency owners who want to build their own tools
not for you if
  • You want a traditional coding bootcamp
  • You want advanced software engineering training
  • You're looking for a fully done-for-you service
  • You're unwilling to do hands-on work between sessions
pricing

Start building. Right now.

founding cohort · limited seats
Build Your First AI App
4 weeks · live · beginner-friendly · small group
Priced lower to reflect the founding cohort experience.
$199
Future cohorts will be priced higher. This is for founding members only.

Limited seats to keep the cohort hands-on and beginner-friendly.

01
You help shape the program
02
Group kept intentionally small
03
Your feedback improves future cohorts

Why apply instead of instant checkout?

We want to make sure this course is a good fit. The short application helps us understand what you want to build, ensure your project idea is realistic, and create a stronger learning environment for everyone. You don't need a perfect idea to apply.

questions

Common questions.

Do I need coding experience?
No. This course is designed specifically for non-technical people. We start from scratch and guide you through every step inside Kanbai.
Do I need to know Codex already?
No. We'll guide you through using Codex inside Kanbai from the beginning. That's exactly what the course is for.
What if I've already tried Lovable or Manus?
That's actually common. This course is designed for people who want more clarity and control after trying those kinds of tools.
What kind of project should I bring?
Simple business tools, internal apps, niche sites, or practical prototypes are ideal. We'll help you narrow your scope in week one — you don't need a perfect idea to apply.
What if I can't attend live?
Recordings will be available after every session. Live attendance is strongly recommended — the Q&A and hot seats are where a lot of the learning happens.
Will I finish with something real?
That is the goal. Most students should finish with a working prototype or shareable first version, assuming they complete the weekly work.
Is this a coding course?
Not in the traditional sense. This is a guided building course for non-technical people using Codex inside Kanbai. You won't write code from scratch — you'll learn how to direct AI to build it for you.
What happens after the course?
You'll have a project, a process, and a reason to keep using Kanbai. The skills and workflow carry forward well beyond the 4 weeks.
Kanbai

Stop watching other people build.
Build your first app yourself.

If you've been circling AI building tools but still haven't gotten a real result, this cohort is your chance to change that. In 4 weeks — from idea to a working first version.

limited seats · $199 founding price