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Build a real product with AI

Build a real product with AI in 2 weeks

In a live, tutor-led online program, high school and college students turn their ideas into a working app, website, or online store, then present it on Demo Day.

Join Pioneers Lab
Ages 16+
Sep 14–25, 20267:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
  • No coding experience required
  • Lessons offered in the evenings
  • Live-tutor guidance
  • 100% online

What you will learn

App Design

Turn your idea into a working app you can test and share.

Web Design

Design and launch a polished website for a passion, project, or business.

Online Store

Build a real storefront and learn how to present and sell products online.

Prepare for an AI-first world.

AI is changing how students learn, create, and solve problems. Pioneers Lab gives high school and college students hands-on experience using AI to turn ideas into real digital products.

In two weeks, they’ll research a problem, design a solution, build and test it, then present what they created.

Meet the Tutor

Nathan Masachi is a product designer and developer with a background in architecture, digital media, and computer science. He brings three years of experience leading high school STEM programs, alongside firsthand experience designing and launching apps on the App Store and Google Play.

He created Pioneers Lab to help ambitious high school and college students turn ideas into real digital products.

More about NathanLinkedIn Profile
500+High school students reached
3+Years leading STEM programs
6+Countries represented

3 tracks to choose from

From apps and websites to online stores, students choose a path that fits what they want to build.

They’ll turn an idea into a real project and leave with a finished product, a repeatable process, and proof of what they can create.

App Design

Turn your idea into a working app you can test and share.

Web Design

Design and launch a polished website for a passion, project, or business.

Online Store

Build a real storefront and learn how to present and sell products online.

How Students Learn

From first idea to final launch, students follow a clear product design and development process using modern, industry-relevant tools.

The Discover phase of Pioneers Lab's product design process

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will have a real product to share and the skills to build their next one.

01A working digital product
02A portfolio-ready project
03A proven idea-to-launch process
04Experience with professional AI tools
05The confidence to present their work
Examples of finished student products: a family memory app, a study app, and an online store

Choose the support that fits

Choose Builder for the complete live group program, or Founder for more individual guidance, faster feedback, and added help refining the final product.

Builder

Build with structured group guidance.

$199$299one-time

Only 10 spots left at $199

  • App, website, or online store track
  • Guided design and build sessions
  • Mentor feedback and project reviews
  • Working, shareable first version
  • Demo Day presentation
Enroll in Builder
Founder

Build with personalized mentorship.

$499one-time

Everything in Builder, plus:

  • One-on-one mentor sessions
  • One extra week of polish support after the program
  • Priority project reviews
  • Publishing and launch guidance
  • Personalized launch roadmap
Enroll in Founder

Secure payment through Stripe | Refund and cancellation policy

Have questions?

After Enrollment

We’ll guide you through every step before the program begins, so students arrive prepared and ready to build. Important updates, reminders, and next steps will be sent by email.

Confirmation

Receive your payment confirmation, schedule, and welcome guide.

Student Setup

Choose a track and project idea. We’ll help you refine it and set up the tools you need.

Forms

Complete any required enrollment or guardian forms.

Orientation

Meet the instructor, test the technology, and review the program plan.

Enrolled students need access to a computer, reliable Wi‑Fi, and access to an AI model. Students under 18 must use ChatGPT Plus; students 18 and older may choose between ChatGPT Plus and Claude Code. We’ll email full technology and enrollment requirements after registration.

FAQs

Everything you need to know before joining Pioneers Lab. Still have questions? Email us.

Pioneers Lab is designed for high school and college students interested in turning an idea into a real digital product. No advanced coding experience is required. Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Turn an idea into a real product.

Join Pioneers Lab and spend two weeks designing, building, and shipping something you can actually share.

Join Pioneers Lab
Sep 14–25, 20267:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
  • No coding experience required
  • Lessons offered in the evenings
  • Live-tutor guidance
  • 100% online