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AI Side Hustle Bootcamp

At the Founder Institute, you won't "learn" how to build a business. Rather, you will build your business alongside top startup experts using a proven, structured process that has helped some of the world's fastest growing companies raise over 2BN. 

Our core program includes a series of challenging growth sprints, in addition to Weekly Feedback Sessions where you will receive constant feedback on your progress from experienced Mentors and Investors. 

See the schedule for the AI Side Hustle Bootcamp program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the AI Side Hustle Bootcamp program is May 10, 2026, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Onboarding

Learn about the Vibe Coding Bootcamp

Date: May 05, 2026
Starts at: 06:00 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

Welcome to the Onboarding Sprint of the Vibe Coding Startup Bootcamp! To hit the ground running, you can begin working on the Onboarding deliverables as soon as you enroll. Good luck, and let’s vibe code your idea into a reality!

The Side-Hustle 101 Toolkit: Define, Build, and Validate

Date: May 12, 2026
Starts at: 05:30 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

You don't need to quit your job to start a company — you need a system. This kickoff session gives you the complete toolkit for building a startup on the side: how to scope a testable idea from your domain expertise, the AI tools that let you build a working product without code, and more.

Build Your First Product with AI — No Code Required

Date: May 14, 2026
Starts at: 05:30 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

Speed is your biggest advantage as a solo founder — and AI just made you 10x faster. This hands-on session walks you through using AI tools to turn your product spec into a working app. You'll map user journeys, translate them into AI prompts, and generate your core product functionality live.

Launch, Learn & Validate with Real Customers

Date: May 19, 2026
Starts at: 05:30 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

A product without customers is just a hobby. This session focuses on getting your product in front of real people — fast. You'll learn lean validation methods, build a customer outreach plan, and start collecting the feedback that tells you whether you have a real business.

Your Go/No-Go Decision: Results Review & Next Steps

Date: May 21, 2026
Starts at: 05:30 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

You've built a product, tested it with real customers, and collected real data. Now what? This final session helps you interpret your validation results, make a clear go/no-go decision on your idea, and build a concrete plan for what comes next — whether that's going all-in, iterating on weekends, applying to FI Core, or testing a completely different idea with the skills you now have.