Claude Code is Anthropic's AI agent that works directly on your computer. Instead of just chatting, it takes action: it builds software, works with your files and spreadsheets, does research, and automates tasks, all from instructions written in plain English.

Chat tools give you answers you then have to act on. Claude Code does the work itself: it creates and edits files, runs code, connects to your tools, and can coordinate several AI agents on one task at the same time.

No. The bootcamp is built for non-technical founders. Session 1 covers the basics, including the key terms, the terminal and GitHub, explained in plain language.

A laptop, a paid Claude plan or Anthropic API account, and a free GitHub account. We send a step-by-step setup guide before Session 1 so you can start building right away.

No. Session 3 is entirely about using Claude Code beyond coding, for research, data analysis, marketing, finance and business automation.

A working Claude Code setup, a feature or product built with AI agents, at least one repeatable workflow for your business, and templates you can reuse.

There are 3 live one-hour sessions. We recommend setting aside extra time to practice and apply the workflows to your own business.

We recommend joining all 3 sessions live so you can follow along and ask questions. Sessions are recorded and available to re-watch.

Complete a brief application and pay the entrance fee. In the application, you answer a few questions about your background and what you want to build or automate.

All FI bootcamps consist of (1) live feedback and training sessions with experts, (2) a comprehensive catalogue of self-serve videos and training materials, (3) powerful AI tools to help you make progress, and (4) a structured, step-by-step series of "sprints" to guide you through your learning, all delivered via our proprietary "FounderGen" online learning platform.

The FI Agentic program is a comprehensive 10 session program, followed by a series of advanced accelerators, to help pre-seed founders build a fundable, enduring business for the full lifecycle of their company. Alternatively, FI bootcamps are short, intense, focused educational programs around specific topics relevant to entrepreneurs. Bootcamps are designed to be both standalone AND complimentary to the FI Agentic program.

Yes - all bootcamp participants receive the video recording shortly after each bootcamp session.

Enrolled Founders are able to enroll in one bootcamp for free and additional bootcamps with a 50% discount. These bootcamps are designed to provide even more value, feedback, and connections to the founders in our accelerator programs worldwide.

Yes - but only participants that complete all of the bootcamp sprints will receive certificates. Simply attending the live sessions is not enough. All FI programs are intensive and designed to push you to make real progress, so you'll only get a certificate if you actually do the work!

Yes! The programs are meant to be complimentary. However, if you are going through FI Agentic you will be expected to complete all the sprints and attend all the sessions just like everyone else in your cohort, whether or not you are going through a bootcamp. So if the live bootcamp session conflicts with the live FI Agentic session, you should definitely attend the live FI Agentic session instead and watch the bootcamp video afterwards.

The bootcamps are virtual and can be attended online.

No, there is no equity component to the bootcamps.

Once the entrance fee is paid, participants are automatically enrolled in the bootcamp, and the fee is non-refundable. This policy is designed to encourage founders to take the leap and begin their startup journey. By making this commitment, participants overcome procrastination and take a crucial step toward building their business and achieving success. If you pay for the Agentic Program and also participate in a bootcamp, your Agentic Program refund (if applicable) will be reduced by the cost of the bootcamp.

Yes! You will be able to log in to your account on the FounderGen platform at any time in the future to access your work and all the resources provided throughout the bootcamp. What's more - your learning dashboard will even grow over time with all the new resources and AI tools that FI continues to release.

Please email any questions to bootcamps@founderinstitute.com