AI Basics: Where to Start. Explained In 30 Minutes

Hosted by Christine Vallaure

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

5:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

Free to join

Invite your network

Go deeper with a course

Build real products with AI
Christine Vallaure
View syllabus

What you'll learn

Understand what people mean when they say “AI” today

See the difference between AI, generative AI, and tools like ChatGPT.

Understand how modern AI tools actually work

What models like GPT or Claude are and why so many tools are built on them.

See the main categories of AI tools

From writing assistants to coding tools, image generation, vibe coding and automation.

Know where to start without the overwhelm

Leave with a simple mental map of the AI landscape and the first tools to try.

Why this topic matters

AI tools are appearing everywhere, but many people feel like they’ve already fallen behind. New tools, models, and acronyms show up constantly, making it hard to know what actually matters. This session gives you a simple overview of the AI landscape so you can understand what these tools are, how they fit together, and where to start exploring.

You'll learn from

Christine Vallaure

Founder, moonlearning.io · Author of the Solo · International Speaker

I’m Christine Vallaure. I build and teach real digital products at the intersection of design, product thinking, and modern AI tools.I’m also the author of The Solo, a book about independent product building.

I’ve spent 15+ years working across agencies, startups, and global brands including BMW, P&G, MetaDesign, and Landor, turning design decisions into shipped products. Today, I run moonlearning.io, an independent learning platform where I design, build, and teach hands-on courses about designing and building digital products.

I’m an international speaker (2× Figma Config, SmashingConf, UX London, Awwwards and more) covering topics of design–dev collaboration, and how AI is changing who gets to build and ship products.


More -> christinevallaure.com

Previously at

BMW
Procter & Gamble
Landor

Sign up to join this lesson

By continuing, you agree to Maven's Terms and Privacy Policy.