Lead AI Projects Without Technical Skills: Bootcamp

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10 Days

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Cohort-based Course

Pick winning AI use cases, gain confidence in executing your AI plan, and get recognized by bosses and clients for being AI-native

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Course overview

Expectations have never been higher...

Clients want coaching, your team wants direction, and leadership wants you to 10× your own output with AI - all while the AI tech stack changes every week.


When you're not-technical and don't have the time to become technical, this becomes an insane challenge to overcome. 


It's also the challenge that I had to solve for myself.


At Accenture, I went from being a non-technical leader to securing $2M in funding for AI initiatives. Then I helped build the AI strategies that drove productivity improvements for over 14,000 consultants. Today, I advise both tech startups and Fortune 1000 companies on becoming AI-native organizations.


What you need are frameworks and cheat sheets on what really matters in deciding what, how, and when to apply AI.


This cohort isn’t “AI 101.” It’s applied enterprise-grade learning for leaders who want to be ahead of the curve, not catching up to it.


Unlike broad "AI for Leaders" courses that just cover definitions, this live lunch-time cohort is hands-on -- you'll pick your top use cases, calculate ROI, decide on the tech stack, and try your hand at automating some of your own workload.



WHAT TO EXPECT:

Format: four live, lunch-time sessions across two weeks

Support: two optional interactive office hours for hands-on help

Prep: bite-sized, zero fluff—show up, apply, move on

Outcome: identify high-impact AI use-cases, craft an executable plan, and become the AI-native voice in your org (or for your clients)


WHAT WE'LL COVER:

- Pinpoint problems that are truly AI-solvable (we’ll choose them live)

- Scope projects that become career-making case studies, not budget sinkholes

- Speak “just-technical-enough” about GenAI, agents, ML, and automation

- Make smart Build • Buy • Vibe-Code calls to save cash and time

- See case studies from companies seeing 70%-300% improvements in productivity, marketing, engineering, and product management

- Select platforms for low-code / no-code AI automations

- Set realistic expectations with leadership and clients

- Overcome resistance and build cross-functional buy-in

- Avoid the costliest implementation traps

- Keep your strategy relevant as the tech leaps forward


TOOLKIT YOU'LL TAKE WITH YOU:

1. Build, Buy, Vibe-Code AI Solution Decision Matrix

2. AI Vendor Assessment Checklist

3. “Why We’re Going AI-Native” Narrative Template

4. 7-Point Checklist to Avoid AI Project Failure

5. Handpicked list of my personal AI tech stack (the coolest AI products in the market right now) to explore


The goal isn't to make you a technical expert - it's to give you the confidence to lead AI initiatives successfully.


WHO WILL BENEFIT MOST FROM THIS COURSE:


- You're responsible for AI projects but don't have a technical background

- You need to make strategic decisions about AI investment

- You're leading consulting engagements and clients want coaching on AI

- You're bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives

- You want to position yourself as a forward-thinking leader


WHO THIS IS NOT FOR:


- Developers or AI engineers seeking technical implementation skills

- Those expecting to become AI experts overnight

- People looking for general "this is what ChatGPT is" courses


If you're still not convinced, consider this:


The price of this course is a fraction of the cost of a single failed AI project (so you should ask if your company will pay for this).


And even if they won't, this is a small investment towards making your career future-proof.

Who should take this course

01

Team leads, directors, and department heads who have been "volun-told" to implement AI and need to show a plan, quickly.

02

AI consultants who need structured frameworks to help clients decide on AI use cases, execution, and ROI.

03

Execs, founders, and business owners who need to set the AI strategy for their org and can't afford to make costly mistakes

What you’ll get out of this course

Leapfrog to picking 2-3 of the most impactful AI use cases based on what top AI leaders are doing

Companies are already seeing huge results...HubSpot improved email performance by 70%, Gumroad increased feature releases by 300%. Don't reinvent the wheel. Learn directly from real, behind-the-scenes case studies - and leave with a tangible plan for your team.

Steal my framework for quickly deciding whether to Build, Buy, or "Vibe Code" AI solutions

Decision fatigue is real -- and not all use cases need to be custom-built (and who has engineering resources for that, anyway). You'll be able to confidently decide how you should implement each use case to maximize speed to value. We'll apply this framework together in real time

Vibe code your AI "quick wins" live

Learn how to prompt AI agents like a boss, pick the right platform (Zapier, Make, ChatGPT, N8N), and start to automate your own work so you can deliver 10x more value.

Deconstruct the best practices and top mistakes companies make when deploying AI internally

74% of companies are struggling to see value beyond an AI proof of concept. We'll cover what makes a good AI deployment (to AI agent or not to AI agent) so your efforts stay relevant and scale over time. We'll analyze real situations from within the cohort.

Create your own "Why We're Going AI Native" narrative to gain buy-in from your team

AI tech isn't even the hardest part -- AI leaders are putting 80% of their effort into aligning people and processes. You'll leave with a clear, actionable roadmap to transform your team into an AI-Native powerhouse.

What’s included

Lauren Vriens

Live sessions

Learn directly from Lauren Vriens in a real-time, interactive format.

Four Reusable Frameworks

Take home 4 frameworks - from picking AI use cases to picking software - that are yours to use with clients or your team

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

6 live sessions • 4 projects

Week 1

Sep 23—Sep 28

    Module 1: Leapfrog to High-Impact AI Opportunities

    • Sep

      23

      Session 1: Leapfrog to High Impact AI Use Cases

      Tue 9/234:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
    • Sep

      24

      Optional: AMA with Lauren

      Wed 9/244:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
      Optional
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    Module 2: Master the Build, Buy, or "Vibe Code" Decision Framework

    • Sep

      25

      Session 2: Master the Build, Buy, or "Vibe Code" Decision Framework

      Thu 9/254:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
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Week 2

Sep 29—Oct 2

    Module 3: "Vibe Coding" your own AI Quick Wins

    • Sep

      30

      "Vibe Coding" your AI Use case

      Tue 9/304:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
    1 more item

    Module 4: Deconstruct Best Practices and Top Mistakes for AI Deployment

    • Oct

      2

      Deploy AI that People Actually Use

      Thu 10/24:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
    2 more items

Post-course

    Oct

    6

    Optional: BONUS: Q&A

    Mon 10/64:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
    Optional

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Meet your instructor

Lauren Vriens

Lauren Vriens

Lauren Vriens is a Chief AI Officer, AI advisor, and entrepreneur. She previously scaled a startup to $50M in revenue, built AI strategies for 15k consultants, and pioneered Accenture's first client-facing GenAI solution.


Her engaging insights on practical applications of AI and startup growth have reached over 20 million people on LinkedIn. Lauren is currently authoring her forthcoming book, Genies and Wishers: Becoming an AI-Native Company.

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Course schedule

3-4 hours per week

  • Wednesdays & Fridays Live Sessions

    12:00pm - 1:30pm EST

    Use your lunch hour for the most impactful activity you could have on your plate -- future-proofing your career.

  • Thursday AMA Office Hours

    12:00pm - 1:00pm

    Open Office Hours for any questions and deep dives.

Why Learn Alone? The Cohort Difference

Why Learn Alone? The Cohort Difference

Active learning

Discover insights through shared examples and case studies from your peers. Group discussions reveal perspectives you might not find on your own.

Applied learning

Put concepts into practice with your cohort. You'll work together to apply new knowledge to your specific challenges, making learning immediately valuable.

Learn with a cohort of cool people

Connect with motivated individuals who share your learning goals. Build relationships that support your professional growth through collaboration and shared experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Lead AI Projects Without Technical Skills: Bootcamp

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