Columbus Externship Palooza Tech - AI Vibe Buildathon
A rapid-fire AI entrepreneurship workshop delivered to high school students at Columbus, merging innovation, prototyping, and pitch practice in just four hours.
Project Gallery
Christopher Columbus High School
Education
Company Size
100-500 Employees
Project Duration
June 2025 - June 2025
Project Status
completed
Services Provided
Columbus Externship Palooza Tech was a high-impact two-day program held at Christopher Columbus High School. On day one, we ran a 4-hour AI Vibe Code Buildathon led by Ralph Quintero and Gianni D’Alerta, where students created and pitched four functional startup ideas using AI tools. On day two, Gianni returned to co-mentor students with Agustin A. Cohen to polish their pitches and storytelling. The program demonstrated the power of experiential learning and gave students hands-on exposure to tech entrepreneurship.
Challenge
- Students often lack real-world, hands-on startup experience
- Limited access to rapid prototyping and AI tools in high school environments
- Teaching entrepreneurship in a short time frame can be overwhelming
- Traditional classroom environments may not foster collaborative creation
Approach
- Delivered a 4-hour hands-on AI Buildathon
- Equipped students with pre-vetted tools for fast prototyping
- Facilitated live mentorship and feedback loops
- Focused on learning by doing and collaborative ideation
- Provided a follow-up pitch refinement session
Key Features & Highlights
Core capabilities and innovations that define this project
Rapid Startup Prototyping
AI-Powered Product Creation
Live Mentorship from Industry Pros
Pitch Coaching & Presentation Design
High-Energy, High-Impact Format
Results
Legit business concepts
Days of high-engagement learning
students directly impacted
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