Zero to One AI Launch Lab

Taught By

Pritwik Jeeva

A UC Berkeley Data Science graduate, Pritwik is an AI startup founder based in Silicon Valley and a member of the prestigious Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator program (3.5% acceptance rate). Having founded two international non-profit ventures and led AI teams specializing in Computer Vision and NLP at multiple startups, he brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence development. His research experience spans IIT Madras and UC Berkeley, where he worked on cutting-edge AI/ML and wireless technology.

Week by Week Curriculum

Week 1: Introduction to AI and ML

Explore the fundamentals of AI/ML through real-world examples
Deep dive into Large Language Models (LLMs)
Set up your AI development environment and explore the project lifecycle

Week 2: Python for AI Development

Master essential Python concepts for AI development
Learn to work with OpenAI and Anthropic APIs
Build your first AI-powered programs

Week 3: Working with Data and Prompts

Master the art of prompt engineering
Learn data collection and cleaning techniques
Design and test advanced prompt strategies

Week 4: ML and LLM Integration

Understand core machine learning concepts including supervised learning, classification, and evaluation metrics
Learn how LLMs work through concepts like tokenization and embeddings

Week 5: Project Discovery and Planning

Explore cutting-edge AI application opportunities
Define your project's scope and impact goals
Create a detailed project development roadmap

Week 6: Project Research

Learn best practices for LLM integration
Access curated AI resources and datasets
Begin building your project foundation

Week 7: Development

Tackle common AI/LLM challenges
Master debugging strategies
Create your project's first working version

Week 8: Testing & Feedback

Learn AI application testing methods
Present initial project version
Receive and incorporate peer feedback

Week 9: Final Development

Explore AI safety and ethics
Optimize project performance
Prepare for final presentation

Week 10: Launch Day

Present your AI project to industry experts
Receive AI Developer Certification
Plan your next steps in AI development

Zero to One AI Launch Lab: Your First AI Passion Project

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