by PAI Palooza Presents - Build with AI Native Studio - 2026
🧠 AI Native Camp
A 1-Day Hands-On Intensive in AI Pair Programming
AI Native Camp is a fast-paced, immersive workshop where engineers, founders, and vibe coders learn how to build software the AI-native way.
This is not a lecture.This is not theory.This is live building, live pairing, and real shipping.
🧠 What Is AI-Native Development?
AI-native development means:
Designing systems with AI as a collaboratorStructuring prompts like architectureTreating LLMs as pair programmersBuilding faster without sacrificing rigorValidating before overbuilding
You won’t just “use AI.”You’ll learn how to engineer with it.
⏱️ Full-Day Schedule
9:00 – 10:00 AM → Intros + Idea Pitches
Participant introsRapid-fire idea pitchesTeam formation (or solo builders)Define your “How Might We” (HMW) problem
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM → Validation Sprint
Validate before you build.
Get out of the building (or online)Talk to real usersTest assumptions with real feedback
Methods include:
Lean Startup MachineCustomer discovery interviewsGoogle Sprint (Jake Knapp) validation techniques
12:00 – 1:00 PM → Lunch Break
Recharge, connect, refine your idea.
1:00 – 2:00 PM → AINative Tools + Workflow Overview
Learn how to build 10x faster with AI-native tools:
AIKit + AIKit A2UIAINative APIsZeroDB (memory + backend + vectors)Claude Code / Claude CoworkGoogle CLIOllama (local models)Agent SwarmsOpenClawAINative IDE
⚡ Focus: turning ideas into working systems — fast
2:00 – 4:00 PM → Build Sprint (AI Pair Programming)
Now you ship.
You’ll:
Pair program with AI in real timeCreate a PRD (Product Requirements Doc)Define your data modelBuild using structured prompting + agents
Core AINative principles:
Deterministic instructions for agentsStructured prompts = architectureTDD + BDD workflowsMemory-driven development (persistent context across tools)
4:00 – 5:00 PM → Demo + Pitch Session
Present what you validated and built in 8 hours.
Share your productShow what you learned from usersDemo your working prototype
🏆 Focus:
ValidationExecutionClarity of idea
👨🏽💻 What You’ll Do
Throughout the day, you will:
Pair program with AI in real timePractice structured prompting for production systemsBuild and deploy a functional MVPMove from idea → validation → working product in hoursApply best practices for AI-native architecture
We teach:
AI pair programming workflowsRapid validation frameworksGenAI-assisted product designPractical implementation patternsHow to avoid common AI dev pitfalls
🔧 Tools You’ll Work With
Participants will gain hands-on experience using AINative tools including:
AIKitAIKit A2UIAINative APIsZeroDBAgent SwarmsClaude CodeOpenClawModern AI IDE workflows
No fluff. No slide decks for hours.You build.
🎧 Prep + Continue Learning (Recommended)
Want to get the most out of the camp — or go deeper after?
📘 Sprint — Jake Knapp
Learn rapid validation, prototyping, and decision-makingCore foundation for the validation sprint you’ll run during the workshop
📗 Exponential Organizations — Salim Ismail
Understand how modern companies scale 10x faster, cheaper, and smarterAligns with AI-native thinking and leverage
🎥 Moonshots (Peter Diamandis)
Explore exponential thinking, innovation, and future-buildingGreat mindset fuel before and after the camp
👉 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@peterdiamandis
👥 Who This Is For
Software engineersIndie hackersStartup foundersDesigners who want to shipVibe coders who want real structureNon-technical founders ready to build alongside AI
🚀 What You Leave With
A deployed project or validated prototypeA production-ready AI-native workflowA structured playbook you can reuseAccess to the AINative builder ecosystem
AI Native Camp is where we team engineers and vibe coders to practice the best operational patterns for AI-native product development.
If you’re serious about building in the AI era —this is where you level up.
⚡ See you at AI Native Camp ⚡
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⚡ AI Native Camp - Santa Cruz & Online is a independent taking place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 233 Van Ness Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA, Santa Cruz, United States. This independent is organised by PAI Palooza Presents - Build with AI Native Studio - 2026. This event is check the event page for pricing details. Currently 3 people have registered out of 3 spots. The event runs for approximately 9 hours.
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