You've got an idea for software. Maybe it's a product. Maybe it's a tool for your business. You know roughly what it should do — you just don't know how to build it properly.
AI has changed what's possible. Tools like Claude Code mean you don't need to be a developer to build real software. But there's a difference between something that works on your laptop and something that's secure, scalable, and ready for real users.
In one day, you'll go from idea to a working app — built the right way.
What you walk away with
The Day
How it works
You'll use Claude Code to build your product, with me guiding you through every step. Not just the fun part of making it work — the important part of making it last.
Planning Call
1:1 call before the day
We jump on a call to plan your build day. We'll outline what you're building, scope the idea so we hit the ground running, and make sure you know exactly what to bring and how to prepare.
Set Up and Start Building
Environment setup + hands-on building
You'll arrive with your idea. We start by getting your environment set up properly — VS Code, Claude Code, GitHub — so everything you build is version-controlled and structured to scale. Then you start building your product with Claude Code, with hands-on support. Clean project structure, environment variables for secrets, a database that's properly secured from the start.
Lunch
Included. Refuel and chat with other founders.
Secure It, Ship It
Authentication, GDPR, deployment
Your app is taking shape. Now we make sure it's built to last. You'll add authentication so only the right people can access the right data. We cover GDPR essentials — what you actually need before real users touch your product. Then we get it deployed and live, without exposing your database credentials to the internet. By mid-afternoon, you'll have a working product that's live, secured, and built on foundations that won't collapse when you start growing.
Review and Next Steps
Individual feedback on your build
Each person gets individual feedback on their build. What's solid, what to focus on next, and a clear path forward.
Follow-Up Call
1:1 call after the day
We reconnect to review how you're getting on. What's working, where you're stuck, and what to focus on next. A clear path forward so you keep building with confidence.
Pricing
One day. Everything included.
Build Your App in a Day
£500
per person
Early bird: £350 for the first 2 places
Monday 19 May 2026 · Lab82, The Oldknows Factory, Nottingham
Who's Running This
Hi, I'm Martin.
I've spent 20+ years building products, running businesses and helping founders in health, tech and regulated industries. I've watched founders spend six months and £30k building something nobody wanted. That's the expensive version of the lesson this day teaches in 7 hours.
I'm not going to do it for you. But I'll sit with you, guide every step, and make sure you leave with something real — not a broken demo.
Frequently asked questions
No. Claude Code does the heavy lifting. You need to be comfortable using a laptop and willing to learn, but you don't need to know how to code. I'll guide you through every step.
You need at least a rough idea of what you want to build — a product, a tool, something specific. If you're still exploring, come to our free evening event first to figure that out.
Yes. You'll leave with a working app that's deployed, secured, and accessible online. It won't be a finished product — but it'll be a real, functional starting point built on proper foundations.
Web apps, internal tools, SaaS products, booking systems, dashboards — anything that runs in a browser. We'll scope it on the pre-call so we know it's achievable in a day.
You get a follow-up call where we review how you're getting on, answer questions, and set your next steps. You also keep everything you built — the code, the deployment, the database. It's yours.
Yes. Lunch is provided. Just let us know about any dietary requirements when you register.
Founders or business owners with a clear idea for software they want to build. People who've heard about AI coding tools but haven't taken the leap yet. Semi-technical builders who've been tinkering but want proper guidance. Anyone who wants to build a product the right way from day one.
Experienced developers — you already know how to do this. People without a clear idea yet — come to our free event first to explore. Anyone looking for a lecture — you'll be building all day.
A laptop (Mac or Windows) and a clear idea of what you want to build. We'll help you scope it on the pre-call, but you need the starting point. No coding experience required — Claude Code does the heavy lifting, we make sure it's done right.