From Student to Founder in 12 Weeks.
An elite technical fellowship for high-potential students to build, deploy, and launch AI-powered startups. San Francisco Peninsula.
What You Get
Launch Your AI Startup
Live Deployment
Your AI application deployed on a custom .ai domain. Real users, real traffic, real impact.
The Founder's Portfolio
A resume-ready credential for college applications. Demonstrate technical leadership and entrepreneurship.
True Mastery
Move beyond prompting into full-stack AI architecture. Build systems, not just chatbots.
The Curriculum
12 Weeks to Launch
A rigorous, hands-on curriculum designed to take you from concept to deployed product.
Phase 1 • Weeks 1-4
AI Logic & Python
- Python fundamentals for AI
- Working with LLM APIs
- Prompt engineering deep-dive
- Building your first AI agent
Phase 2 • Weeks 5-8
Full-Stack Architecture & RAG
- Vector databases & embeddings
- RAG pipeline architecture
- Next.js & React fundamentals
- Building production AI apps
Phase 3 • Weeks 9-12
The Launch & Demo Day
- Product refinement & polish
- Deployment & DevOps
- Pitch deck preparation
- Demo Day presentation
What You'll Build
Real AI applications that solve real problems. Deploy to production and share with the world.
AI Study Assistant
ExampleA personalized tutor that answers questions from your textbooks and notes using RAG technology.
Smart Document Analyzer
ExampleUpload PDFs and get instant summaries, key insights, and the ability to chat with your documents.
Customer Support Bot
ExampleAn AI chatbot trained on your business data that handles customer inquiries 24/7.
Content Generator
ExampleGenerate blog posts, social media content, and marketing copy tailored to your brand voice.
Where
In-person learning in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula
San Francisco Peninsula
Located in the Burlingame or Millbrae, California area, conveniently accessible from across the Bay Area.
Professional Learning Space
Sessions will be held in a dedicated classroom or institutional environment. Exact venue details to be announced.
When
Designed to fit around your school schedule
Afterschool Hours
Sessions start after school to accommodate your academic schedule
~2.5 Hours/Day
Focused, intensive sessions that maximize learning without burnout
2 Days/Week
Balanced frequency for consistent progress while maintaining flexibility
Schedule is subject to minor adjustments. Final schedule will be confirmed with accepted fellows.
Your Instructor
Learn from a Master Builder
Allen Chen
Founder & Lead Instructor
First Wave Fellow, Masters of AI Engineering
Allen is currently a First Wave Fellow in the Masters of AI Engineering (MSAIE) program at the Quantic School of Business and Technology. This cutting-edge program keeps him at the forefront of AI development, ensuring Fellowship students learn the most current techniques and frameworks shaping the industry today.
The Leadership Record
As a Senior Engineering Manager at Expedia Group, Allen led high-performance cross-functional teams, owning end-to-end growth initiatives from hypothesis generation to ML-driven production workflows. His systems scaled across Lodging, Cruises, and Cars verticals, driving measurable revenue and engagement impact for millions of users.
His people-first leadership style speaks for itself: multiple engineers promoted under his mentorship, with team retention consistently above organizational averages. When you join the Fellowship, you get a mentor who knows how to grow talent.
Technical Rigor
Before Expedia, Allen honed his craft at Meta, where he worked on search ranking quality and large-scale query optimization systems. This foundation in distributed systems, machine learning, and product thinking informs every lesson in the Fellowship curriculum.
The Bridge
What makes Allen unique? A B.S. in Human Development & Psychology from UC Davis combined with a decade of Senior Engineering Leadership. This rare intersection means students aren't just taught to code—they're coached through the psychological and technical hurdles of becoming a founder. Understanding how people think and learn is just as important as understanding how systems scale.
MSAIE First Wave Fellow
Quantic School of Business & Technology
Team Leadership
Cross-functional teams at Expedia Group
Search & AI Systems
Large-scale optimization at Meta
Experience From
Ready to Build the Future?
Join the next generation of AI founders. Limited spots available for Fall 2026.
Next cohort starts Fall 2026
Limited to 12 seats per session