AI Startup Sprint: Accelerate your Startup in 2 Days with The Best AI Tools
Anne Cocquyt
Award-Winning UC Berkeley Instructor
WHAT IF you could 20X the speed of your startup?
TL;DR:
You don’t need to know how to code to launch your first product.
In just two days, learn how to build and test your startup MVP using the latest, most powerful AI tools—no tech co-founder needed.
You’ll get direct, personalized guidance from Anne Cocquyt—a seasoned founder, investor, and startup advisor who has helped 1,000+ entrepreneurs raise capital, join top accelerators, and launch scalable businesses.
This isn’t a generic course or self-paced video series.
This is your chance to work with Anne live, in real-time, on your startup—at a fraction of the cost of private sessions (cohorts are ~10).
This fast-paced bootcamp gives you hands-on experience with the latest AI tools so you can turn your idea into a functional product prototype.
You’ll walk away with a grasp on the latest AI tools, which ones to test, which ones to ignore, how to build a working MVP, a simple user journey, and a plan to test it with real users—all without touching a single line of code.
Accelerate your path to a functioning testable prototype and save 3-6 months, equity and money.
What you’ll learn
Build a sellable prototype in 48 hours—no code, no tech team. Unlock the AI tools top founders use to launch fast.
Deploy your first MVP and test your product with real users
Learn how to use AI for ideation, research, prototyping, testing, and storytelling
Understand what makes a startup-ready product—without getting overwhelmed
Explore the latest AI tools and give them all a spin in a safe, judgment-free environment.
Learn directly from Anne
Anne Cocquyt
Award-winning entrepreneur, investor and lecturer at UC Berkeley SCET
Who this course is for
This is for idea-early stage entrepreneurs who want to build a real MVP without technical co-founders
You have an idea or a side hustle and want to see if you can make it real without massive investment
You value hands-on experimenting over theory
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Anne Cocquyt in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
Week 1
Value Proposition
Feb
12
Day 1: Build the Right Product
Feb
13
Day 2: Build the Product Right
Schedule
Live sessions
6 hrs
2-day sprint 1/2 day instructions and content each day and time to put learnings into action
Thu, Feb 12
5:30 PM—8:30 PM (UTC)
Fri, Feb 13
8:00 PM—11:00 PM (UTC)
Projects
4 hrs
Async content
2 hrs
Testimonials
- An unparalleled blend of world-class expertise, actionable insights, didactics, and a global network—the GUILD Academy transformed how we empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Dr. Zahar Barth-Manzoori
Director DWIH - German Center for Research and Innovation San Francisco about the GUILD Academy 2024 (NPS 100) - Oh wow, where do I start when I start talking about my learnings from GUILD. The modules were very well structured so we knew what to do and most importantly why this was the next step. The live sessions were super valuable I have to say, it really IS the actual perfect program for women in science who want to start their own business with an idea.
Angeli Gawlik,
GUILD Academy Online Participant 2024 (NPS 78) - Truly inspiring program! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in!
David Rovira
Participant in EU-sponsored Innovation Program 2025 (NPS 100) - The program delivered above and beyond expectations and was actually the most demanding from the ones we did. We were very energized though with the super positive attitude of everyone involved.
Piotr Kruszynski
Participant in the ScaleSmart GUILD Academy Program 2025 (NPS 100) - So far, the best class at UC Berkeley. I absolutely love the exercises and the fact that we're using the latest AI tools and you bring such relevant speakers.
Berkeley Student
Class Spring 2025 (NPS: 73) - Hands down, the best entrepreneurship program I've encountered! It provides invaluable, step-by-step content and fosters an exceptional network. Anne's guidance is simply stellar – she's truly AWESOME!
Anonymous
GUILD Academy Participant 2024 (NPS 78)
MVPs built in a Weekend
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Frequently asked questions
$1,995
USD