Understand AI Development Capabilities Firsthand
Get hands-on experience with AI tools to make better decisions about technology investments and team capabilities.
Sound Familiar?
We get it. Here's how we can help.
Your Challenges
- Hard to evaluate AI claims without technical background
- Don't know what's realistic to build with AI tools
- Struggling to assess team or vendor technical proposals
- Feeling left behind in AI-driven business transformation
- Can't contribute to technical strategy conversations
What You'll Achieve
- Understand what AI can and cannot do firsthand
- Make informed decisions about technology investments
- Evaluate technical proposals with real knowledge
- Lead AI transformation with practical understanding
- Build prototypes to test business ideas quickly
What You'll Build
Real-world projects tailored to your goals
Proof of Concept
Build quick prototypes to test business ideas
Example:
Internal tool concept to demonstrate to the board
Technology Literacy
Gain practical understanding of modern development
Example:
Hands-on experience with AI tools your team is using
Innovation Projects
Explore new product or service ideas rapidly
Example:
Customer-facing prototype to test market response
Apps You Can Build
Explore project templates tailored for your needs
SaaS Dashboard
Build a software-as-a-service application with user authentication, billing, and core features
Admin Panel
Back-end interface for managing application data, users, and settings
Customer Portal
Provide clients with self-service access to their accounts, orders, and support
Tools You'll Master
The AI-powered tools we'll teach you to use
Bolt
Create and deploy full-stack web apps directly in your browser. Bolt combines AI-powered development with instant deployment for remarkably fast development cycles.
Cursor
A code editor built from the ground up with AI at its core. Cursor understands your entire codebase and can write, edit, and debug code through natural conversation.
Supabase
The open-source Firebase alternative with a PostgreSQL database, authentication, instant APIs, and real-time subscriptions. Build your backend in minutes, not months.
"As a CEO, I needed to understand AI capabilities beyond the hype. Building an app myself gave me the perspective to lead our digital transformation with confidence."
Michael Chen
CEO, Professional Services Firm
Choose Your Path
Have it built for you, or learn to build it yourself
Have it built for you
Custom software from 13Labs
Paid discovery, then a fixed-price build
- Scoped to your budget
- Built by a senior engineer
- Software you own, with handover
Build it yourself
buildAcademy
Live online cohort
- 3 Tuesday evenings plus a Saturday setup clinic
- Live 1:1 support and recordings
- Ship a deployed AI app on your own URL
Common Questions
Is this too basic for someone with business experience?
Not at all. We adapt the content to your level and focus on strategic implications, not just technical skills. You'll build something real while gaining business-relevant insights.
I don't want to become a developer. Is this still valuable?
Absolutely. This is about understanding, not doing. Like how a CEO should understand finance without being an accountant, you should understand technology without being a developer.
What will I actually build?
You'll build a working web application - typically a dashboard, tool, or prototype relevant to your business. It will be deployed live and functional.
Can I bring a specific business challenge?
Yes! We encourage it. Building something relevant to your actual business makes the learning more valuable and gives you a tangible outcome.
Ready to Start Building?
Have 13Labs build it for you, or ship it yourself in a 3-week cohort