COLLECTIVE
AI Tools, Software Development & Vibe Coding
Everything local business owners need to open, operate, and grow a brick & mortar business in Michigan. Access hands-on programs, funding, mentors, and a community of fellow Main Street entrepreneurs.
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The AI Tools, Software Development & Vibe Coding Collective is for anyone building software products — from full-stack engineers to non-technical founders using AI tools like Claude, Cursor, Bolt, Replit, and ChatGPT to bring ideas to life.
"Vibe coding" is the new wave: describing what you want in plain English and letting AI write the code. This collective supports builders at every level:
ABOUT THIS COLLECTIVE
Build Software. Ship Products. Use AI to Move Faster.
AI-native developers & vibe coders shipping MVPs fast
Technical mentors & software engineering EIRs
Programs for SaaS, apps, and AI-powered products
Workshops on prompting, AI tools, and dev workflows
Funding for software startups & AI projects
Peer community of builders who ship
AT A GLANCE
WHO IT'S FOR
Software founders, AI builders, vibe coders, full-stack developers, non-technical founders building with AI
FOCUS AREAS
AI tools, SaaS, prompt engineering, no-code/low-code, vibe coding, web & mobile apps, developer tooling
OUTCOMES
Ship MVPs, find technical co-founders, get funding, learn AI-first development, connect with builders
REGION
Michigan & Remote
Community Discussions
Talk shop with builders, vibe coders, and AI-native developers
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Experts & Entrepreneurs in Residence
Learn from Builders Who Ship
Book office hours with experienced software founders, AI engineers, and product builders.
PROGRAMS
Programs for Software Builders
Accelerators, cohorts, and workshops for founders building software products with AI.
EVENTS
Upcoming Events for AI Software
MEET OUR PARTNERS
Ready to Build?
Join the AI Tools, Software & Vibe Coding Collective
Connect with builders shipping software with AI. Whether you write code or prompt it — there's a seat for you here.
Ship your MVP
Learn AI tools
Find co-founders
Get funded