Build life-changing tools with AI in one evening
A hands-on AI workshop for any professional. Whether you use ChatGPT every day or you secretly suspect you've fallen behind.
AI coding tools have unlocked a revolution in software development. They not only empower professional software developers to build software faster, but also enable anyone to build software that exactly fits their needs.
After running seven sold-out workshops, we are inviting you to join our improved workshop, which will equip you to start using AI coding tools and bring your AI use to the next level.
We already opened AI chakras for 80+ people (read their testimonials below), and we think YOU should be next!
You’ll walk away with:
Claude Code, Codex or Gemini set-up on your laptop
Understanding of the logic behind how agents build apps and websites
A website
A working to-do app
Inspiration on what to build next
Knowledge of the ease of switching between different providers (and stop paying a middleman)
Who this is for
Every professional. PMs, marketers, founders, ops, designers, coaches, consultants, HR, anyone who's been wondering what they're missing. Whether you use ChatGPT or Claude every day or you secretly suspect you're behind, you're in the right place. No technical experience needed. Beginners are especially welcome.
Who's running this
Phil Bennett is an engineering leadership consultant. 25 years building and fixing engineering teams. He now spends most of his time helping non-engineers become AI-fluent. He has a rare gift for making technical things feel obvious.
Igor Ranc runs Handpicked Berlin. Former product and project manager, self-described "idea man" who, for years, couldn't ship his own ideas. That changed when he learned what's in this workshop.
What people said about the workshops
"It's amazing to realise you can leap frog the need to understand the code and just speak your ideas." — Torben, CPO
"I hadn't even opened a terminal before. But at the end I walked out with a fully functioning app." — Thomas, Marketing
"By the end, I had built a web app that has saved me a ton of time at work." — Adam McBean, 3D / AI Project Manager
"Three days after the seminar, I delivered a work product using Claude that fit my client's needs perfectly." — Russell Coon
"I'm a psychologist, and this course gave me a clear, hands-on introduction. What really stood out was the atmosphere: lots of laughter and a genuinely inspiring group." — Anne, HR Manager
"Even as someone on the more advanced end, I came away with sharper skills and a much better sense of what's possible to build today." — Pier Martin
"Really easy to follow, even for beginners. There's also a Slack channel so I can reach out if I have a question after." — Andrea, Self Employed
More testimonials are available here.
How the workshop runs
We'll be a small group. Phil and Igor will walk you from "what is this little black window?" through to a working website and desktop app you built yourself. Very hands-on, and guaranteed with lots of "wait, is it really that easy?" moments.
By the end, you'll know your way around the terminal, you'll have Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI running on your laptop, and you'll know how to guide them so they build what you want.
You will also gain access to our Slack channel to ask any questions in the future.You will need
A modern laptop (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
A Claude Pro, ChatGPT Plus, or Google AI Pro subscription
A willingness to try something new
Tickets
We keep these workshops small so everyone gets personal attention from Phil and Igor. Book early to secure your spot.
Ask your manager. This fits cleanly into a Learning & Development budget. We have a template email you can forward.
Come build something. This is the door we wish someone had opened for us a year ago. Open it for yourself.