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AI App Bootcamp
Turn Your Idea Into A Real App Using Only AI
A proven framework to go from idea to working product in less than two weeks, without writing code.
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👥 Join 23,959 builders shipping apps with AI — without hiring a developer or designer.

The Shift

Most people think building an app requires coding and deep technical skills.

It doesn’t.

With the right approach, AI can build the app for you — you just need to know how to guide it.

That’s why we created AI App Bootcamp — a two-week sprint where you’ll:

✅ Learn how to leverage AI tools to do anything you want
✅ Learn how to think like a developer, designer, and entrepreneur
Ship a real, working product

All alongside a group of motivated builders.

Take Action

Focus, execute, repeat, win.

The AI App Bootcamp isn’t about hacks — it’s about doing.

Most beginners waste months stuck on technical roadblocks, tweaking buttons, and second-guessing themselves.
The founders that make money focus on building and shipping.

Lovable makes that possible — without needing to master code first.

In just two weeks, you’ll go from idea to real app — faster than ever.

And you won’t be doing it alone.
You’ll be part of a group of founders sharing feedback, insights, and support every step of the way.

Your Instructors

Lazar Jovanovic
Lazar Jovanovic
Lazar Jovanovic
Lazar has shipped over 30 projects with Lovable and is recognized as one of the leading figures in the build with AI space.
Pat Walls
Pat Walls
Pat Walls
Founder at Starter Story. Built over 25 apps and digital products that have earned millions in revenue.

The Framework

Master the Art (and Science) of Building with AI

Instead of wasting time on tutorials that teach you to build random apps you’ll never use,
this sprint teaches you how to think like a developer and actually use AI tools to build real, working products.

What You’ll Learn

  • AI-First Building: How to talk to AI so it builds the app for you
  • Scale Without Coding: A documentation-first approach that saves you weeks of trial and error
  • Design Like a Pro: Use design libraries and templates to make your app look legit
  • Debugging Made Easy: Learn problem-solving techniques so you’re never stuck

AI App Bootcamp gives you a clear framework to focus on the right things, get real feedback, and stay accountable.

Here are just some of the tools you'll master
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Supabase
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Github
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Lovable
and many more...

Learn In-Demand AI Tools

Lovable • Supabase • GitHub

Once you learn these skills, the sky’s the limit.
Imagine being able to build anything.

The Operating System

This is way more than a course

We’ve custom-built an Operating System to help you stay focused, track progress, and hit milestones.

From deep work sessions to live metrics shared with the group, it’s designed to keep you accountable and moving forward every single day.

  • Deep Work OS — Lock in your daily focus and ship with momentum
  • Step-by-step Framework — A structured curriculum that guides your build in real time
  • Gamification — Hit goals and stay motivated with group accountability + leaderboards
  • Hands-on Support — Weekly office hours, Slack community, and direct feedback when you need it

Deep Work OS
Deep Work OS
Lock in your daily focus and ship with momentum.
Step-by-step Framework
Step-by-step Framework
A structured curriculum that guides your build in real time.
Gamification
Gamification
Hit your goals and stay motivated with group accountability + leaderboards.
Hands-on Support
Hands-on Support
Weekly office hours, Slack community, and direct feedback when you need it.

The Schedule

Designed for people with full-time jobs

This bootcamp is built for people with full-time jobs, families, and busy schedules.

We designed it to be flexible — without losing the structure and accountability that drive results.

Lessons are self-paced and spread across 12 days, so you can work through them on your own time — while staying part of a live cohort that keeps you moving.

You’ll share progress with your group, get instructor feedback, join optional office hours, and stay connected through Slack.

And best of all — you’ll have lifetime access to everything, so you can revisit and rebuild anytime.

The Syllabus

Syllabus
16 units • 40 lessons
  • 1
    Onboarding
    Onboarding: Welcome To The AI Build Bootcamp
    Onboarding: Join The Slack
  • 2
    Kickoff
    Kickstart Your AI Building Journey: A 12-Day Bootcamp Overview 🚀
    Foundations: Phases, Resources, Tools & FAQs
    Register For Office Hours
  • 3
    Day 1: Idea & Planning
    How to Find & Validate Your First Idea
    Breaking Down Your Idea into Core Elements
    Bonus Lesson - Find 11 validated ideas with Base Prompts
    Bonus lesson - use Reddit to find a $1M idea
    Bonus Lesson: Finding $1M B2C Apps (Live Session Recording + Google Doc)
    Commit To Idea & Share It With The Group
  • 4
    Day 2: Initial Setup
    Let's Calibrate Things - Please watch (and read) this one!
    From Ideas to Action — PRDs, Prompts & Agent Instructions
    Initiating Your Build in Lovable
    Building & Calibrating Your Knowledge Base
    Exporting to GitHub, Uploading PRDs & Generating Tasks
  • 5
    Day 3: Let's Start Building
    Early Design Tweaks & Visual Editing
  • 6
    Day 4: Building the core function of the web app
    Connecting to Supabase
    Adding AI, Edge Functions & Google Authentication (plus API research workflow)
    Writing Effective Prompts and Testing Your Builds
    Authentication & Backend Setup
  • 7
    Day 5: Fix Your App Before It Breaks Forever!
    Debugging in Lovable — a practical framework to prevent death spiral
  • 8
    Day 6: Advanced Building & Bug Fixing
    Advanced Debugging Techniques - Become a part of 1%
    Progress Checkpoint - Let's see where you're at!
  • 9
    Day 7: Design & Polish
    Designing User Interfaces: Enhancing Visual Appeal and Functionality
    Designing and Polishing Your App with Dynamic Components 🎨
  • 10
    Day 8
    Vibe Design with MagicChat: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Dynamic Hero Sections with MidJourney & Lovable
  • 11
    Day 9: Going Live
    Setting Up Resend
    Fix your project SEO settings
  • 12
    Day 10: Final Tweaks
    Shifting Gears = Shifting Mindset
    Do a Final Security Review
    Deploy Your Project - Going LIVE!
  • 13
    Day 11: Next Steps
    Next Steps In Your Projects Journey
  • 14
    Day 12: Custom integrations
    Stripe Integration [Full Walkthrough with Bug Fixing]
  • 15
    The Home Stretch
    Can you give us your feedback?
    I LAUNCHED MY PROJECT!
    I shipped my app - now what?
    Roast My MVP
  • 16
    For The Chosen Ones
    10 Day Deep Work Streak!
  • Testimonials

    Word on the Street

    Adam Rosato

    The AI bootcamp has given me a whole new buzz. I’m waking up early to work on my project, jumping back into it at night, and even spending my weekends building because I genuinely want to. It’s opened my eyes to what’s possible with AI, helped me get much better at prompting, and finally let me test ideas I’ve been sitting on for years.

    Abdul Bidiwi
    LegacyTextAI

    I started with 0 technical knowledge. By following the steps in the Starter Story program, I built and shipped my first tech product by myself within the week. More importantly, I know have a system, knowledge, and experience to do it again and again.

    Manny Ureno

    Amazing experience. The bootcamp cuts through all of the noise you hear online about vibe coding and helps you get straight into building.

    Rahul Kahani
    Rahul Kahani

    This got me moving forward on things I wish I started 3-4 months ago. Thank you!

    Greg Miliatis
    Greg Miliatis

    Committing to this program actually got me off the sidelines & taking action. In the past, I'd have an idea like this, then sit on it for months without doing anything. This changed everything for me.

    Jordan Castellani

    This bootcamp gives you a roadmap and structure that sets any project up for success in terms of taking an idea and turning it into a real website/app/product. Once you have the framework, you can rinse and repeat until you hit 'that' idea.

    Teo Coste

    The AI Bootcamp was a game-changer for me. I gained hands-on experience with tools like Lovable and Supabase, learned how to validate ideas, and built a real project. Clear, practical, and inspiring, highly recommended!

    Nicola Murru

    It’s amazing how quickly you can build a real app without knowing any code (with auth, database, payments) just by following the prompts and tips from the camp. Hands down the best course I’ve ever taken!

    David Efhan
    David Efhan

    I've accomplished more than I ever have and learned a lot along the way. Most importantly, I've made PROGRESS and finally have enough momentum to launch my idea.

    Benjamin Beverly

    Being part of the AI Build Bootcamp has been an amazing experience. I came in eager to dive into AI's latest capabilities, and I left with a fully launched project. Big thanks to Lazar and the Starter Story community for their support and for keeping all of us on track!

    In a Nutshell

    ✅ 11-day online bootcamp
    ✅ Live weekly office hours with your instructor + cohort group
    ✅ Access to our Deep Work OS
    ✅ Access to our private Slack community (3,000+ builders)
    ✅ Lifetime access to all materials
    Price: $395

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

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