Workshop 1
Sunday, July 26, 2026 5:00 PM Pacific / 8:00 PM Eastern
Build your own AI product
Students learn how to turn an idea into a simple AI-powered product concept and prototype.
60 minutes For students ages 12–18
The AI program for the next generation of builders
AI literacy is becoming a fundamental skill, yet most classrooms haven't caught up. Launching Pad AI helps ambitious students ages 12-18 learn core AI concepts and create apps, websites, and AI-powered projects they can launch, present, and keep building.
Free workshops
Join a FREE live AI building workshop.
Start with a focused beginner-friendly session where students build something concrete in 60 minutes.
No coding experience required.
Workshop 2
Saturday, August 1, 2026 5:00 PM Pacific / 8:00 PM Eastern
Build a mini AI game
Students design a tiny browser game with AI-generated characters, clues, or levels.
60 minutesWorkshop 3
Saturday, August 8, 2026 5:00 PM Pacific / 8:00 PM Eastern
Build your first personal website with AI
Great for beginners. Students make a simple portfolio, about-me, or project page.
60 minutesWorkshop 4
Saturday, August 15, 2026 5:00 PM Pacific / 8:00 PM Eastern
Build an AI chatbot for something you love
Students create a chatbot idea around something they love, like a coach, recommender, guide, or debate partner.
60 minutesWorkshop 5
Saturday, August 29, 2026 5:00 PM Pacific / 8:00 PM Eastern
Build an AI study buddy
Students create a simple tutor or helper for a subject they care about, like math, vocab, history, or science.
60 minutesAbout Launching Pad AI
We believe every student should know how to build with AI.
Artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed what's possible. Today, anyone with an idea can create products that once required an entire engineering team.
We are a team of Silicon Valley AI builders. We guide students in building real-world AI projects, exploring entrepreneurship, and developing the confidence to become creators, not just consumers, of AI.
What we offer
Four ways students grow with Launching Pad AI
AI Vibe Coding Academy
Immersive, hands-on academy for students ages 12–18. Learn AI fundamentals, modern AI workflows, and build real applications. No prior coding experience required.
Explore Vibe Coding AcademyAI Foundations Lab
A 10-week AI literacy lab where students learn how AI works, evaluate it critically, and use it responsibly. A strong fit for students who want conceptual depth before or alongside building projects.
Explore the LabMentorship
Learn directly from Silicon Valley professionals, founders, product leaders, and AI practitioners. Gain insights into technology careers, entrepreneurship, and the future of AI.
Community
Join a global community of ambitious young builders who are passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, and solving real-world problems.
Project highlights
Real products, built by real students.
Try the live projects students shipped, then watch the build stories behind them.
View all project storiesliminalguesser-ten.vercel.app
Geography · Game
Liminal Guesser
An AI-powered geography game that challenges players to identify mysterious locations from Street View images. Students built the game mechanics, scoring system, and interactive UX from scratch.
The problem
Geography guessing games like GeoGuessr are fun, but many popular features require a paid subscription.
Built withCodexGoogle Maps API
formulavault.vercel.app
Geometry · Study Tool
Formula Vault
A geometry study tool that helps students learn formulas faster and practice questions tied to each formula, reinforcing concepts through targeted repetition.
The problem
Students often memorize geometry formulas without knowing when or how to apply them, making test prep slow and frustrating.
Built withCodex
luma-wellness-prototype.devanliu615.chatgpt.site
Health · Mobile Web App
Luma Wellness
A wellness companion that tracks real steps from Apple Health and lets users snap photos of meals to build a photo food journal. Students designed the daily rhythm, habit tracking, and mobile-first experience.
The problem
Most wellness apps are either too rigid or too complex. Luma focuses on a few meaningful habits and uses real data to make daily wellness feel approachable.
Built withApple ShortcutsCodexOpenAI API
kenzo-rose.vercel.app
Education · AI Tutor
Adaptive Math Tutor
An AI-powered math tutor that automatically adjusts question difficulty based on each student's performance, providing a personalized learning experience that grows with them.
The problem
Many students receive questions that are either too easy or too difficult, making it hard to stay engaged and improve consistently.
Built withCodex
Why students choose Launching Pad AI
More than a class — a launchpad for real builders.
01
AI applied to what you already love
Whether you're into science, business, art, music, writing, or games, you'll learn how to use AI to build projects around your own interests.
02
Learn how AI really works
Go beyond just talking to ChatGPT. Understand the fundamentals of AI, new business models, and modern AI workflows from professionals working at the forefront of the field.
03
Project-based learning with real outcomes
Students learn by building. They identify real problems, design solutions, and build AI-powered applications they can proudly showcase.
04
Skills first, credentials second
Strong original projects can of course be viewed favorably in many contexts, including college applications. We do not specialize in admissions packaging. We focus on real AI literacy, responsible judgment, and student-led work.
Student testimonials
What students are saying
"Vibe coding is really, really fun."
Timmy
Age 14
"I didn't think I could build an app in a week. Now my friends are actually using it."
Ethan
Age 15
"This was the first class where I spent hours working after class because I actually wanted to."
Sophia
Age 13
"I thought AI was just ChatGPT. Now I know how to build things with it."
Kevin
Age 16
"Seeing my idea become a real website was probably the coolest part."
Ava
Age 14
FAQ
Questions students and parents ask
- No, coding experience is not required. AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to building, and we teach students how to leverage AI to build real digital products.
Start building real AI projects now.
Every builder gets personal attention and direct mentorship from Silicon Valley builders.
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