Advanced 1:1 mentorship
AI Creator Lab
We mentor ambitious high school students 1:1 to identify a meaningful problem and build an AI-powered product they're genuinely excited about — while developing a portfolio project they can showcase in college applications, internships, and future opportunities.
Program includes
- 0110 private mentorship sessions (60–75 minutes each)
- 02Unlimited messaging support between sessions for debugging, feedback, and questions
- 03A structured curriculum that takes students from idea → product → launch
- 04Personalized guidance based on the student's interests (e.g. education, psychology, healthcare, business)
- 05Final portfolio website, live demo, and presentation
Outcomes
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A deployed AI-powered application solving a real problem
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Experience interviewing users and designing around their needs
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A structured approach to turning ideas into real products
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A polished portfolio, demo, and project case study
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A compelling story demonstrating initiative, creativity, and problem-solving
Course Breakdown
A 10-week structured journey across three phases: Discover, Build, and Learn.
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| 01 | Phase 1: Discover | Designing for Real People
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| 02 | Phase 1: Discover | Explore Existing Solutions
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| 03 | Phase 1: Discover | Design with Users
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| 04 | Phase 2: Build | From Idea to Prototype
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| 05 | Phase 2: Build | Build Your Product
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| 06 | Phase 2: Build | Improve Through Feedback
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| 07 | Phase 3: Learn | Find the 'Aha' Moment
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| 08 | Phase 3: Learn | Launch
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| 09 | Phase 3: Learn | Measure Your Impact
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| 10 | Phase 3: Learn | Showcase Your Work
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Example projects
Students choose a domain they care about. Here are project ideas across six themes.
AI for Education & Learning
| Project | Problem | Underlying concepts |
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| AI Study Coach | Students know what to study but struggle to stay consistent. | Habit formation, goal setting, positive reinforcement |
| AI Socratic Tutor | Students rely on AI for answers instead of learning concepts. | Active learning, scaffolding, retrieval practice |
| AI Reading Companion | Students finish readings but retain very little. | Retrieval practice, spaced repetition, metacognition |
| AI Exam Planner | Students underestimate how long studying takes and cram before exams. | Time management, planning, cognitive load |
| AI Vocabulary Builder | Students forget vocabulary after memorizing once. | Spaced repetition, active recall |
AI for Psychology & Well-being
| Project | Problem | Underlying concepts |
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| AI Focus Coach | Students procrastinate and lose focus while studying. | Self-regulation, behavioral design, implementation intentions |
| AI Reflection Journal | Students don't regularly reflect on emotions or learning. | Self-awareness, reflective practice, emotional regulation |
| AI Confidence Coach | Students give up after setbacks or mistakes. | Growth mindset, self-efficacy, positive reinforcement |
| AI Habit Tracker | Students struggle to build healthy daily routines. | Habit loops, behavioral psychology, accountability |
| AI Decision Coach | Students overthink academic or life decisions. | Decision-making, cognitive biases, structured reflection |
AI for Healthcare & Medicine
| Project | Problem | Underlying concepts |
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| AI Symptom Education Assistant | Patients struggle to understand medical terminology after appointments. | Health literacy, patient education |
| AI Medication Reminder | Patients forget medications or instructions. | Habit formation, adherence, reminders |
| AI Discharge Guide | Hospital discharge instructions are long and confusing. | Simplification, patient comprehension |
| AI Nutrition Coach | People don't know how to improve eating habits. | Behavior change, goal setting |
| AI Physical Therapy Coach | Patients stop doing rehab exercises at home. | Accountability, motivation, adherence |
AI for Business & Entrepreneurship
| Project | Problem | Underlying concepts |
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| AI Customer Interview Assistant | Founders don't know how to analyze customer interviews. | User research, product discovery |
| AI Sales Call Summarizer | Sales teams spend hours writing CRM notes. | Workflow automation, productivity |
| AI Meeting Action Tracker | Teams forget follow-up tasks after meetings. | Knowledge management, execution |
| AI Small Business Marketing Assistant | Small businesses don't know what content to create. | Marketing, customer personas |
| AI Pricing Advisor | New founders struggle to price products. | Market positioning, value proposition |
AI for Environmental Sustainability
| Project | Problem | Underlying concepts |
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| AI Recycling Assistant | People don't know how to dispose of waste correctly. | Environmental education, behavior change |
| AI Carbon Habit Tracker | People want to reduce their environmental impact. | Habit formation, sustainability |
| AI Food Waste Planner | Families throw away food because of poor planning. | Resource optimization, planning |
| AI Eco Shopping Assistant | Consumers struggle to compare sustainable products. | Consumer decision-making |
| AI Energy Coach | Households don't understand where they waste energy. | Data interpretation, behavior change |
AI for Creativity & Media
| Project | Problem | Underlying concepts |
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| AI Story Coach | Young writers struggle to develop compelling stories. | Creative writing, iterative feedback |
| AI Music Practice Coach | Students don't know how to practice efficiently. | Deliberate practice, feedback loops |
| AI Portfolio Reviewer | Students don't know how to improve creative portfolios. | Design critique, iterative improvement |
| AI Language Practice Partner | Students lack opportunities to practice speaking. | Conversational learning, feedback |
| AI Debate Coach | Students need help preparing arguments and counterarguments. | Critical thinking, reasoning |
Ready to build something meaningful?
The Creator Lab is application-based so we can match each student with the right mentor. Tell us about your idea and we'll be in touch.