Be ready to interact with our workshop leader, Brad Griffith, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 9:15 am.
Enjoy coffee & morning snacks. Mingle. Make new friends.
Event Description, in Brad’s own words:
I’m Brad Griffith, founder of Buckeye Innovation, and I use tech for good. I’ll show you which AI tools solve which problems, how to spot and fix common AI mistakes, and when you may still need a professional developer.
In two hours, you’ll build real web applications using free AI tools. You’ll create automations, data dashboards, and system integrations—the tools that drive modern businesses.
AI coding agents have democratized software creation. Clear instructions now translate directly into working code. But knowing what to ask for and how to guide these tools requires expertise. That’s where my 30 years of software development experience gives you a massive head start.
You’ll learn vibe coding: directing AI agents through strategic thinking and clear communication. This isn’t about programming syntax. It’s about breaking problems into logical steps and describing solutions precisely. Strategic thinkers and strong communicators excel here—your ability to articulate ideas directly translates into better software.
While professional developers remain essential for complex systems requiring optimal security, performance, and user experience, AI puts everyday business tools within your reach. Marketing can build automated reporting. Operations can create workflow tools. Sales can generate data insights. After this workshop, you’ll know how.
Our Favorite Tools
* GenAI: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini
* Agentic AI: Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI
* Vibe Coding: Bolt, Lovable, Replit, v0
* Vibe Designing: Aura, Framer
Learning Objectives
1. Build and launch 2 working web applications in 2 hours!
2. Write clear software specifications for better generated code
3. Connect to an API–and learn what that means
4. Improve your design vocabulary using Aura’s prompt builder
5. Know the best roles for AI agents and human developers
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Brad Griffith is a technology leader who works to create equal opportunities for all. His mission is to close equity gaps by using software and design in creative ways. He is the Founder of Buckeye Innovation, the web engineering and design team he started in 2009 to help forward-thinking businesses and organizations grow their impact.
Brad holds degrees in Engineering and Business from The Ohio State University. He lives in New Albany with his wife and two daughters where he is an active Girl Scouts “Troop Cookie Dad.”
Buckeye Innovation was recognized in the 2022 and 2023 Inc 5000 as one of the country’s fastest-growing private companies and in 2023 and 2025 was selected as one of Inc’s Best Workplaces.
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Timeline:
9:15 am – Breakfast / Socializing
9:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
10:00 am – Hand-off to Brad
12:00 pm – Workshop Wrap / More Socializing
