Founder Labs+: Introduction to AI and Vibe Coding 101

🚀 Founder Labs+: Vibe Coding for Non-Technical Founders About Founder Labs+ Founder Labs+ is entR's premium workshop series, designed for founders who want to go beyond discussion and develop practical skills through hands-on, guided learning. About the Workshop What if you could turn your startup idea into a functional web application without writing code? In this inaugural workshop of Founder Labs+, conducted in partnership with Day Zero, you will learn the fundamentals of AI-assisted software development, often referred to as "vibe coding," using Lovable, an AI-powered platform that allows you to build complete web applications using natural language. During this hands-on 4-hour workshop, you will go beyond theory and start building. Whether you are validating a startup idea, creating an internal tool, or simply curious about what’s possible with AI, you will gain practical experience building and deploying a functional application with guidance from experienced instructors at every step of the way. By the end of the session, you will leave with a functional application, practical AI development skills, and the confidence to keep building after the workshop. No prior programming experience is required. What You Will Learn During this hands-on workshop, you will learn to: 🤖 Understand the fundamentals of AI-assisted coding ("vibe") 💡 Transform an idea into a functional minimum viable product (MVP) 🛠️ Build a full-stack web application using Lovable 🏗️ Understand the basic elements of modern web applications, including authentication, databases, and APIs 📋 Apply practical product planning techniques before you start building 🚀 Deploy and iterate your application 🙋 Receive live guidance, problem-solving, and feedback throughout the workshop You Will Leave With ✅ A functional AI-powered web application built during the workshop ✅ Hands-on experience using Lovable and modern AI-assisted development flows ✅ A better understanding of how modern web applications are built and deployed ✅ The confidence to continue building and iterating your own ideas after the workshop Who Should Attend? This workshop is ideal for: No programming experience is required. What to Bring 💻 Your laptop 💭 An idea or startup problem you'd like to explore (optional but encouraged) We will send a short checklist before the workshop, including any accounts you need to create in advance. Workshop Details 📅 Date: Saturday, August 1 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (4 hours) 📍 Location: Wan Chai 💰 Workshop Fee: HKD 2,000 per participant Your registration is only confirmed once payment has been received and verified. Registration Process Your spot is only guaranteed once payment has been received and verified. Due to the limited number of seats available, unpaid registrations may be released to the waiting list. Cancellation Policy Refunds are available up to 7 days before the workshop. Cancellations made between 3 and 7 days before the workshop are eligible for a 50% refund. Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided for cancellations made within 72 hours of the workshop. ​About the Instructors Rebecca Yip is a full stack developer with over 10 years of experience as a Product Lead in Silicon Valley and Hong Kong at high-growth startups, including Klook and Made Renovation. She is a serial entrepreneur and founder of PressWorks.ai and Supercharge Growth, an AI development agency. A graduate of Wharton Business School. Jessica Cheung is an operator, investor, and educator specializing in VC and startups. She was a Principal at Entrepreneurs First, a $150M venture building fund, overseeing the creation of more than 40 venture-backed startups in APAC. Formerly with Nest VC, Founders Forum, a startup instructor at EmpowerU (HKU), and an angel investor. ​About entR Entrepreneurship Roundtable (entR) is a private community for founders and aspiring founders, created for real conversations about building businesses without the need to pitch or sell. Each session focuses on a single theme, ranging from fundraising and negotiation to scaling and exits. Founded by Tina Law and Emily Ho, entR emerged from a shared desire to create a safe and honest space for women to connect, share lessons, and grow together. Event Guidelines Admission: This event is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email and a calendar invite. Invites are non-transferable. Commitment to attendance: Seats are limited to keep events conversational. Approved guests are expected to attend. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration as early as possible so that the spot can be offered to someone on the waiting list. Multiple absences or frequent cancellations may result in removal from future events or temporary banning. Respect and conduct: Participants must follow all community and venue rules. Respectful and professional behavior is required at all times. Harassment, discrimination, unsolicited advances, intimidation, or inappropriate recordings will not be tolerated. If you experience or witness a violation, please inform the event host immediately. Violations may result in removal from the event and exclusion from future invites. Community values: No pitching, aggressive selling, or promoting without solicitation. Respect others' privacy and confidentiality. Safety and liability: Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Organizers, sponsors, and venues accept no responsibility for injuries, lost or damaged property, or damages. Media: By attending, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded for promotional and marketing purposes. Communications: By registering, you agree to receive event-related updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.