AI Mantra Studio Summer 2026OnlineCohort 01

Most teens use AI to fake learning.
Yours will build a Learning OS.

A live 4-Sunday AI workshop for teens 13–17. Taught by an AI SaaS Founder and Microsoft Engineers. Your teen builds 3 real AI tools plus a project of their choice.

✦ 12 Seats Recordings Forever Live · Hands-on No Coding Needed ★ Portfolio + Award College-app ready
↓ The AI study coach they build in Session 1
Reserve a Spot · $599 →

Only 10 of 12 spots left. First come, first served.

★ Tested with 11 teens across 3 May previews · “I learned how to use AI to get smarter.” · Viaan · See what they built →

How they build the Learning OS.

Jun 21 → Jul 19
Sun · 4 PM PT
1 week off · Jul 4

Every Sunday follows the same pattern: feel a real gap, then build the AI tool that fixes it.

1

AI Study Coach

They read an article, close it, and try to explain it back. Most can't. They build the coach that refuses hints until they've genuinely tried.

Week 01
2

AI Memory System

Week 2 opens with one question: "what did you learn last Sunday?" Silence says everything. They build a scheduler that pulls them back at the right moments.

Week 02
3

Concept Connector

Same idea, taught two different ways, they see why one sticks for years and the other vanishes in a day. Then they build the tool that links new ideas to what they already know.

Week 03
4

Capstone + Demo Day

Paired by interest, they pick a real project (guitar, AP Chem, a website, anything) and master it with the tools they built. Then demo live to parents.

Week 04
they keep → Hosted portfolio Verifiable credential Edited demo video
★ Live from our previews · May 2026

Snapshots from our previews.

Three preview sessions, eleven teens total, including two full 90-minute Session 1 runs over Google Meet. Here’s what they built, what they said, and what they could explain back in their own words.

Disha · After our latest Session 1 preview

“I’m definitely going to use this tool for my summer competition.”

  • “I really liked that I was able to learn how to use AI to get smarter.” · Viaan
  • “A refreshing lesson, not the generic ‘AI is bad unless you do these 4 steps.’” · Reyansh
  • “A skill I’ll be using in the future, and easy to follow along.” · Saachi
Three 8th-graders on Google Meet during the live 90-minute Session 1, each authoring their own AI study coach in Claude
May 26 · What they built

Three 8th-graders on Google Meet, each authoring their own AI study coach. Live, 90 minutes, in plain English.

Three 8th-graders explaining Einstein’s relativity and GPS time-dilation in their own words via Google Meet chat
May 26 · The fluency moment

Asked to explain how Einstein’s relativity affects GPS, three 8th-graders typed it out in their own words. No screen share. No notes. They just knew it.

“I’m always skeptical that this is more homework. But it didn’t feel like one. I really enjoyed it.”

  • “I would love to do more sessions, it was really helpful.” · Geetanjali, 8th grade
  • “It was pretty engaging and hands-on.” · Arnav, 8th grade
Ayush, 8th grade · After the May 26 Session 1 preview
Three teens building AI tools with Gaurav at his kitchen table
May 16 · The session

Sunday afternoon, kitchen table. Session 1 running for real. Three teens, three laptops, one tool.

Cold War Study Guide built by a teen in Session 1, shown on a MacBook screen
May 16 · What they built

A complete Cold War study guide, generated in Session 1. The teen quizzed himself on it after, without looking at the screen.

“I’d rather build it than just use it.”

  • “I could really see the difference, I remembered way more this way.”
  • “This was exciting to learn.”
What teens told us after the May 16 preview
Why this works

AI literacy isn't a future skill. It's a now skill.

Your teen will use AI through school, college, and their entire career. We teach them the right, ethical way to use it.

Most teens use AI to fake learning. Yours will use it to actually master what they care about. That's the difference between AI helping them think and AI doing the thinking for them.

Taught by people who actually build this.

Most AI workshops are built by curriculum companies. This one is built by AI engineers.

GauravG
Gaurav
AI SaaS Founder · Microsoft Engineer

Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft and Founder of Kaaizan (an AI productivity app). Teaches the build sessions and ships agentic AI for a living.

ChetnaC
Chetna
Microsoft Engineer · MBA · Parent of Teen

Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, MBA, and Parent of Teen. Knows how this audience learns because she lives with one.

YugashreeY
Yugashree
Kaaizan Co-founder · Fractional CMO

Co-founder of Kaaizan and Fractional CMO to early-stage startups. Builds AI automation workflows and writes the marketing playbooks other founders quietly follow.

Format & what's included.

4 live Sundays
All recordings, yours forever
Live Demo Day with parents
Paired capstone mentoring
90-day mentorship support
Claude + AI tool access
When
Sundays · Jun 21 → Jul 19 · 4 PM PT
Length
90–120 min each
Cohort
12 teens · Ages 13–17
Prereqs
Laptop · No coding
★ What it’s worth ★

Real value, compared honestly.

Most AI summer programs charge $1,500–$2,500. We’re running cohort 1 as a small founder-led pilot, so we’re pricing it differently.

What your teen actually gets

  • 4 live Sunday cohort sessions
  • 3 working AI tools they build & keep
  • 1 capstone project of their choice
  • Hosted portfolio page (12 months)
  • Verifiable digital credential
  • Polished, edited demo video
  • Lifetime access to recordings
  • 90 days post-cohort email access to Gaurav
  • Alumni Discord community
  • Live Demo Day with parents

What this would cost elsewhere

  • iD Tech AI Camp $1,500 – $2,500
  • Inspirit AI Workshop $2,000+
  • 1:1 tutoring with an AI engineer
    ~$150/hr × 8 hrs     $1,200+
Cohort 01 · Founding rate $599

Why cohort 1 is priced this way: this is the founding cohort, we’re capping at 12 to keep it tight, capture real feedback, and build the first wave of testimonials. Future cohorts will run at a higher rate.

★ Reserve a Seat ★
$599

Full 4-Sunday cohort · 12 seats only · Recordings yours forever.

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Refund policy

  • Full refund if you cancel 7+ days before June 21
  • 50% refund up to 48 hours before
  • No refund once Session 1 starts (medical/emergency exceptions)
  • If we cancel the cohort, you get 100% back

Questions parents ask.

Does my teen need to know how to code?

No. They build AI tools using natural language, not Python.

What does my teen actually pick to master?

Anything they care about. Past examples: a guitar piece, a working website, options trading basics, AP Chem, screenwriting, debate prep, a foreign language. Academic or non-academic both work.

Will my teen work alone or with a partner?

The capstone is paired by topic interest. Peer learning at this age is genuinely powerful, teens unstick each other faster than instructors can. Solo off-ramp available by Session 3 if a pair stalls.

What does the digital credential mean?

A verifiable digital badge signed and dated by the instructors. Add it to LinkedIn or link it from college applications. It's not an accredited certification, but it's a real, verifiable record of completion.

How does the portfolio help college applications?

Your teen gets a hosted page with their capstone, tools, and demo video. Link it from college applications or scholarship essays. We host free for 12 months; after that they can self-host.

What if my teen misses a session?

Every session is recorded and posted within 24 hours, yours forever. If they miss a Sunday, we'll also schedule a 1:1 catch-up call so they don't fall behind.

Is this affiliated with a school or Microsoft?

No. It's independent. Gaurav and Chetna work at Microsoft, but the program isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.

Is my teen safe online?

Private link-only Zoom, parental consent required, written code of conduct. Online-only delivery means no in-person concerns.

What AI tools do they use?

Claude (primary) plus simple workflow tools where useful. We provide all access. No paid subscription needed.

Can I watch?

Parents welcome at the Session 1 intro (first 10 min) and the full Demo Day on July 19.

What if my teen doesn't like it after Session 1?

We'll talk to you. Refunds aren't standard once the program starts, but we want teens excited to be there. If it's clearly not a fit, we'll work something out.

12 seats. Once they're gone, registration closes.

Reserve a Spot · $599 →