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Go From Prototype to a Real, Working App with AI

You'll go beyond prototypes and build real, working apps with AI. Across three sessions with Adeo, you'll launch your own app and build agents to run it, from setup to advanced techniques, plus a live AMA. No traditional coding required.

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Bootcamp Dates

Jul 21, 2026 to Jul 28, 2026
Sessions take place 10:00AM - 11:00AM Pacific Time

Bootcamp Cost

$299
All Enrolled Founders in FI Core Accelerator programs get FREE access to an FI bootcamp

Bootcamp Format

  • 3 live online sessions led by 11X entrepreneur Adeo Ressi: two hands-on builds and a live AMA

  • A step-by-step process to take an app from setup to advanced and working

  • Learning platform with AI tools, templates, and reusable project starters

  • A group AMA session with the instructor

Who is this for?

We created this bootcamp for:

  • Builders who've made a basic app and want to take it further

  • Founders who need a working app, not just a clickable prototype

  • Professionals who want to build real tools with AI, not demos

Go beyond prototypes and build something real

In just three sessions, you'll follow a proven process to:

  • Set up a professional vibe coding workflow from scratch
  • Build a real, working app with AI, step by step
  • Apply advanced techniques to take your app beyond a basic prototype
  • Iterate and debug quickly with AI acting as your pair programmer
  • Finish with a working app you built yourself
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Bootcamp Instructors

Adeo Ressi

Adeo Ressi has personally launched 14 venture capital funds and founded 11 startups, having nearly $2 billion in exits before the age of 30. He is currently CEO of Decile Group, powering the next generation of venture capital firms worldwide and parent of the VC Lab venture capital accelerator; and Chairman at the Founder Institute, a pre-seed accelerator with chapters in over 250 cities worldwide and over 9,000 portfolio companies.

  • The Bootcamp has been an incredibly valuable and structured experience. I especially appreciated how the AI coding workflows made it possible to prototype fast with limited time and budget. Overall, this program gave me clarity, momentum, and a real foundation to grow Dora.

    Pietro Semprini
    Dora
  • The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.

    Gagan Biyani
    Udemy (IPO, 2021)
  • FI's content and structure were extremely helpful to learn everything in a step by step manner. It saved me a significant amount of time and prevented me from making a lot of mistakes!

    Purva Gupta
    Lily ($41M+ funding)
  • The biggest challenge I had during fundraising was explaining our value proposition. It was complicated. The advice I got around everything from FI was spot on!

    Ernest Chan
    PredictNow ($750K+ funding)

Vibe Coding Pro Bootcamp Schedule

The three-session online bootcamp consists of two live, hands-on building sessions with AI development experts, plus a live AMA.

Program Dates
Jul 21, 2026 to Jul 28, 2026
Session 1
Tue July 21, 2026

Set Up Your Workflow & Build Your First App

Get set up and learn the vibe coding workflow from start to finish. You'll build a real, working app foundation and leave the session with something already running.

Duration: 10:00am to 11:00am Pacific Time: Live online session + networking
Goals
  • Set up your tools and a clean project structure for building
  • Learn the vibe coding workflow from start to finish
  • Build a real, working app foundation in the session
  • Pick the app or tool you'll keep building through the bootcamp
Session 2
Thu Jul 23, 2026

Advanced Vibe Coding: Take Your App Further

Go beyond the basics. Learn the advanced techniques experienced builders use to add real functionality, refine the experience, and get to something you can actually ship.

Duration: 10:00am to 11:00am Pacific Time: Live online demo session + networking
Goals
  • Apply advanced techniques to extend what your app can do
  • Refine and polish the experience beyond a basic prototype
  • Debug and iterate quickly with AI guidance
  • Get your app into a working, shareable state
Session 3
Tue Jul 28, 2026

AMA Session

Bring your questions and your blockers. Get real-time answers and personalized guidance from the instructor and the team.

Duration: 10:00am to 11:00am Pacific Time: Live online AMA session + networking
Goals
  • Get personalized feedback on your app
  • Troubleshoot issues live with instructor guidance
  • Share progress and learn from other builders' projects
  • Explore advanced use cases based on your goals

Watch Adeo Build with AI

See Adeo Ressi, Chairman of the Founder Institute and Founder of Decile Group, build a working AI agent dashboard from scratch, live, using a single plain English prompt.

  • A full AI agent dashboard built on Replit, start to finish
  • Plain English prompts in place of traditional code
  • A live bot that picks up tasks, runs research, and reports back with zero human involvement

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Frequently Asked Questions

FI Bootcamps are short, learning-focused programs designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs learn the core principles of specific topics. The FI Core program is a long, comprehensive startup accelerator that guides founders through the process of building a fundable, global and enduring business. In addition, all participants of FI Core programs also get free access to an FI Bootcamp, with 50% off thereafter.

This is an intermediate, pro-level bootcamp. You don't need any traditional coding experience, but you'll get the most out of it if you've already built a basic app or used a vibe coding tool before. We focus on going beyond the first prototype and into advanced techniques. If you're brand new to building with AI, we recommend starting with our intro vibe coding bootcamp first.

You don't need a startup idea, but you should come with an app or tool you want to build, since this is a hands-on program where you build something real. That could be a side project, an MVP for a startup, or a tool for your team. If you're not sure yet, we'll help you pick something in Session 1.

Replit is the primary build environment, used alongside an AI coding assistant such as Claude. You can use your preferred LLM throughout. Any costs associated with these tools are the responsibility of the bootcamp participants.

No special hardware is needed. A computer with a modern web browser and a stable internet connection is enough, since the tools you'll use run in the cloud. You do not need a powerful machine or a separate dedicated computer for this bootcamp.

There are 3 live sessions across the bootcamp: two hands-on builds and an AMA. All sessions will be recorded and available to re-watch. You can skip a session and watch the recording, but we recommend joining all sessions live to get the most out of the bootcamp: ask questions, get feedback, and network with the other builders in the cohort.

Yes, all bootcamp sessions will be recorded and you'll be able to watch them anytime at your convenience.

The bootcamp consists of 3 live sessions over a couple of weeks. Each session runs 60-90 minutes. Between sessions, you'll want to spend additional time building on your own app, since this is a hands-on program, but the core scheduled commitment is the live sessions themselves.

You don't need traditional coding experience, but this is an intermediate bootcamp. The tools are built for non-technical builders, and the sessions walk you through everything step by step. You'll get the most value if you've already built a simple app or used a vibe coding tool before.

Yes, every session you will have direct access to the instructor, who will give presentations, run live demos, and answer your questions.

It's simple - sign up with your name and email and pay the entrance fee.

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 participants to commit fully and get the most out of the program.

Please email any questions to bootcamps(at)founderinstitute.com with an Email Subject: [Vibe Coding Pro Bootcamp Question]

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