One Saturday. 30 people. Zero to deployed.
Build something
you've been putting off.
Before sunset.
Spend one Saturday with 30 curious people learning how to turn ideas into working software using AI. No coding experience required.
What Your Saturday Feels Like
You walk in with curiosity.
You walk out with something real.
10:00 AM
Coffee & Introductions
Show up with your laptop and an open mind. Meet the other builders over coffee. No icebreakers, no pressure.
10:30 AM
Pick One Idea
You don't need a startup. You just need something you want to build - a portfolio, a tool for yourself, a gift for someone. We help you pick something achievable.
11:30 AM
Meet Your Build Team
You're not doing this alone. Pair up, meet your mentor, and settle into the flow of building alongside people who are just as curious as you.
12:30 PM
Learn the Workflow
No lectures. Just guided practice. You'll learn how to use AI coding tools to go from an idea to working code - faster than you thought possible.
2:00 PM
Build All Afternoon
This is the main event. A deep, focused build sprint with mentors circulating, helping unblock, and pushing you toward the finish line.
7:00 PM
Demo & Sunset
Everyone demos what they built. No judgment, just celebration. Then we watch the sunset together - because you shipped something real.
Ideas You Could Build
You don't need a startup idea.
You just need one idea.
Pick something from below, or bring your own. The mentors will help you scope it down to something you can ship in one day.
Expense Tracker
Track your spending with AI-powered categorization and insights.
Wedding Website
A beautiful site with RSVP, gift registry, and photo gallery.
Portfolio
Showcase your work with a clean, modern personal website.
Restaurant Booking
A simple booking system with table management and reminders.
Habit Tracker
Build better habits with streaks, reminders, and progress charts.
Recipe App
Save, organize, and share your favorite recipes with photos.
Simple CRM
Keep track of clients, conversations, and follow-ups.
AI Travel Planner
Describe your dream trip and get a full itinerary in seconds.
Flashcard App
Study smarter with spaced repetition and AI-generated cards.
Workout Planner
Generate workout plans based on your goals and equipment.
Invoice Generator
Create professional invoices and track payments effortlessly.
Personal Dashboard
One page that shows your calendar, weather, tasks, and more.
Language Learning App
Practice vocabulary with flashcards, quizzes, and progress tracking.
Startup Landing Page
A high-converting landing page for your next idea.
Browser Extension
Build something that lives in the browser and makes life easier.
Tiny SaaS
A micro-SaaS with billing, user accounts, and a dashboard.
Have your own idea? Even better. Bring it.
Why This Exists
Tutorials don't build confidence.
Building does.
There are thousands of courses, tutorials, and bootcamps. And yet, most people who finish them still don't feel like they can build anything on their own.
Because courses teach you to follow. Building teaches you to create. And there's a gap between watching someone else code and shipping something yourself.
Build By Sunset exists to bridge that gap. Not with another curriculum. Not with slides. But with one day where someone helps you finish something real.
No follow-along tutorials. No ‘learn once, write anywhere.’ Just you, an idea, AI tools, and a room full of people who want to see you ship.
“People don’t need another course.
They need one day where someone helps them
actually finish something.”
The Host
Hi, I'm Harish.
I’ve spent years helping people at hackathons, workshops, and build sprints. Watching someone go from “I don’t know where to start” to “I just shipped something” in a single day never gets old.
One thing became obvious along the way: nobody remembers the slides. Everyone remembers the day they finally built something.
That's why I started Build By Sunset. Not to sell a course. Not to build a company. Just to create one Saturday where people experience what it feels like to ship.
If you've been putting off building something, this is your day. I'll make sure you don't leave empty-handed.
Is This For You?
This is for you if…
Not sure if this fits? Here's who gets the most out of a Build By Sunset Saturday.
Designers who want to build
You can design interfaces but want to bring them to life without waiting for a developer.
Founders & product people
You have ideas you've been prototyping but never shipped. This is your day to launch something real.
Complete beginners
You've never written a line of code. You're curious about AI and want to experience what building feels like.
Engineers exploring AI
You can code but haven't built with AI assistants yet. Learn the workflows that are changing how software gets made.
Career changers
You're considering a move into tech and want to see if building software is something you'd enjoy.
Indie hackers & side projectors
You've been meaning to build that thing. One Saturday is all you need to finally ship it.
Probably not for you if…
- You're looking for a multi-week bootcamp or certification
- You want to learn traditional programming from scratch (syntax, data structures, algorithms)
- You're an expert AI engineer looking for advanced architecture discussions
Still unsure? - we're happy to help you decide.
Logistics
Everything you need
to show up and build.
Investment
[Your pricing here]
Early bird and group discounts may be available.
Date
[Your date here - e.g. Saturday, August 15]
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Doors open at 9:45 AM.
Format
In-person · 30–50 builders
Small group with 1-on-1 mentorship throughout the day.
Schedule
10 AM to 7 PM.
One day. Your app.
Doors open
Coffee, setup, find your spot
Start
Introductions, pick your idea
Build prep
Learn the tools, set up your environment
Lunch
Refuel, chat with other builders
Build sprint
Deep work. Mentors circulating.
Final push
Deploy, test, polish
Demos
Show what you built. Celebrate.
Sunset
Close. Photos. See you next time.
Doors open at 9:45 AM. Everything wraps by 7:15 PM.
Lunch and refreshments are included.
The First Cohort
This is the very first
Build By Sunset.
There are no alumni yet. No testimonials. No case studies.
That honesty is one of our biggest strengths.
What we're offering instead: the chance to be one of the first 30 people to experience this. You won't just attend a workshop - you'll help shape what Build By Sunset becomes. Your feedback, your experience, your energy will define this thing from the start.
30 seats. That's it. Not because of artificial scarcity, but because the whole point is that everyone gets the attention they deserve.
FAQ
Questions?
Answered.
Do I need coding experience?
No. We welcome complete beginners. If you can use a laptop and follow along, you can build and deploy an app. Intermediate builders will move faster and tackle more ambitious projects.
Which AI tools are used?
Should I bring a laptop?
Will I deploy my app?
What happens after the workshop?
Is food included?
Still have questions?
See you Saturday
Come build something
before sunset.
One Saturday. 30 builders. Zero experience required.
You'll leave with a deployed app and a GitHub repo.