# 6 Excuses to Vibe Code This Spring *Curious about AI no-code building for yourself or your business? Come to a Build First workshop this spring!* By [Hard Mode First](https://hardmodefirst.xyz) · 2026-02-25 --- ### Build Something with Me this Spring This spring, make it your job to start talking about AI and start building with it. I’ve got six **Build First** community events coming up over the next two months, ranging from free intro sessions to full-day build-a-thons, and I’d love to see you there. You can check out all upcoming events here: [buildfirst.ai/events](https://buildfirst.ai/events) (And if you’ve got a network who might benefit from a Build First workshop or community event this spring or summer, give a shout at **bethany@buildfirst.ai**.) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fea569df4ebc403a00896a882b74a9ed136b0dacfdce43e2e32dee75ba828cbf.jpg) Check out all upcoming events here: https://buildfirst.ai/events * * * Build First Spring Workshop Events ================================== #### March 3 ### Build a Career Decision Engine (with Girls Who Code) **Virtual (Zoom) | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET | Free** In this third event in the Build First x [Girls Who Code](https://girlswhocode.org/) upskilling series, I’m excited to teach how to make AI a “brainstorming buddy” for real life choices. Bring some info about yourself (ie: a resume, cover letter, or portfolio) and a career decision you’re wrestling with (ie: grad school, a job offer, a pivot) and we’ll build an AI-powered “decision engine” together. You’ll teach Claude Code about yourself using your resume and portfolio, then create a tool that helps you think through what’s next. [**Register here**](https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aq0gXUyFlgnueQuo0RCkC4sdzktvF5E8EC3jn88WJAETUJbjtUZw~Al1Fs1GTD1tlZwmOYDIobendw_cFhg-PVCMkF6SnWYa5l5aVGiRXa7jPxA) * * * #### March 4 ### localhost:3000 - A NYC vibe coding meetup **In-person (NoMad, NYC) | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET | Free** Tired of vibe coding alone? Co-hosted with [Louise Macfadyen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmacfadyen/), **localhost:3000** is a new meetup that convenes local NYC vibe coders and builders from all backgrounds for a bit of IRL inspiration and companionship. Intentionally small, we’re keeping this first event to a full workday with 24 builders. Bring a personal project (ie: a CRM, a journaling app, a life dashboard) and spend the day building alongside other makers. See how far you can get in a prototype from 0 to MVP. End the afternoon showcasing what you made. [Apply to attend here](https://luma.com/vrtkzuft) * * * #### March 20 Build First Open Workshop: Vibe Coding for Operators ---------------------------------------------------- **Virtual (Zoom) | 12:00 – 2:30 PM ET | $250** This 2.5-hour hands-on workshop is the **Build First signature AI experience** for operators, founders, and small business owners who are tired of duct-taping workflows together and want to use AI to build something better. In this session, we’ll teach the [**POP-IT framework**](https://buildfirst.app/learn-more) to help you identify a problem in your day-to-day work that AI can solve, then build a custom tool two ways (one chatbot and one vibe coded interface). You’ll leave with a working prototype that you can use the very same day. Ideal for anyone who’s looking to build something real for your current day-to-day function. [**Register here**](https://buildfirst.ai/events/vibe-coding-for-operators) * * * #### April 14 Set Up Your Personal Operating System (with AI Snack Club) ---------------------------------------------------------- **Virtual (Zoom) | 10:00 – 10:45 AM PT | Free for AI Snack Club members** In partnership with [AI Snack Club](https://aisnackclub.com/), Build First is offering a 45-minute primer for anyone interested in getting started with **personal operating systems.** In this session, we’ll show you how to use Claude Code to set up a personal operating system that connects to the things you care about (email, calendar, and call transcripts). I’ll also give a demo of the personal operating system I build to power my own life and business and tips for setting yourself up with starter prompts to get you going to build your own. [**Register here**](https://luma.com/ug1puw0e) * * * #### April 16 Build First Open Workshop: From 0-MVP - Build a MiniApp for Your Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Virtual (Zoom) | 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET | $250** Most operators and small business owners don't need a better SaaS subscription. They need one specific tool that does exactly one specific thing for their business. In this 2.5-hour workshop, we'll build your MVP. In this session, we’ll teach the [**POP-IT framework**](https://buildfirst.app/learn-more) to help you identify a problem in your day-to-day work that AI can solve, then build a custom tool two ways (one chatbot and one vibe coded interface). You’ll leave with a working prototype that you can use the very same day. Ideal for small business owners, fractional workers, and solopreneurs. [**Register here**](https://buildfirst.ai/events/zero-to-mvp) * * * #### April 29 Vibe Code Your Personal Operating System ---------------------------------------- **Virtual (Zoom) | 2 hours | $250 | AI Agents Conference** This is the deep dive version of the operating system primer above. In partnership with the all-virtual [AI Agents Conference](https://aiagentsconference.live/), this paid workshop invites participants to dig deep into their personal workflows. Over the course of 2.5 hours, we’ll build a custom tool connected directly to your email, calendar, and business docs using the POP-IT framework. Small cohort, max 25 builders. **_Registration coming soon_** --- *Originally published on [Hard Mode First](https://hardmodefirst.xyz/6-excuses-to-vibe-code-this-spring)*