How to Start 'Vibe Coding' for Non-Engineers

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How to Start 'Vibe Coding' for Non-Engineers

Hosted by Yuying Chen-Wynn

What you'll learn

Easy Wins: Use Cases to Start With

Learn quick, practical project ideas perfect for your first vibe coding experiments—no coding skills needed.

Top 3 Beginner-Friendly Tools

Discover why Gemini, Claude, and Lovable are the best tools to start with when you're not technical (yet).

Prompt Phrases That Unlock the Magic

Get the exact language and keywords that make AI actually build something that works.

10 Insights to Start the Right Way

Specifically for non-engineers so you DON'T hit the invisible walls, and traps later as you build your app.

Why this topic matters

AI tools promise “instant app building,” but reality is messier and not tailored for the not-so-technical. Understanding what’s possible empowers you to build smarter, faster, and know when to walk away. Whether you're a side hustler, creative, or team leader, this lesson gives you a quick and not-so-technical start to building with AI.

You'll learn from

Yuying Chen-Wynn

Chief AI Officer, Chief Product Officer, MIT, Mom, and Ballroom Dancer

Yuying Chen-Wynn is the former Head of AI at PEAK6, where she led all things Generative AI across investment, risk, and product strategy. Previously the Chief Product Officer at Barnes & Noble Education, she has 20+ years building tech products—and 13 of those in AI—across Big Tech, FinTech, and EdTech.

She co-hosts the AI After Hours podcast, writes a no-fluff Substack newsletter on AI reality checks, and started in AI through computer vision at MIT—where she accidentally got in trying to get to Boston.

Yuying’s mission is simple: cut through AI hype, and make these tools usable for real people. In this lightning lesson, you'll get clarity, not jargon—and a boost of confidence that yes, you can try this (even if you’re “not technical”).