OUR PARTNERS
Build With AI.
Ship in a Day.
Developed in partnership with Innovate Charlotte, Founder Jams are full-day, AI-powered workshops where entrepreneurs use tools like Claude and Lovable to solve real startup challenges. Hands on keyboards, not just in theory.
Apply for the next Founder JamWhat to expect
One day. Real tools. Real work on your real business problems.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A full day of building, testing, and shipping with AI tools.
AI Enablement 101
Every Jam kicks off with a shared foundation session so everyone starts confident, regardless of experience level.
Hands-on, keyboard-first
Use AI tools like Claude to do real work on your real business problems. No lectures. No slides.
Cross-functional collaboration
Founders work alongside marketers, designers, product leaders, and AI practitioners.
Pitch + feedback
Every Jam ends with presentations to peers and mentors, showcasing what you built.
Pick your Jam
Three tracks, one format. Whether you're building product, driving growth, or scaling operations, there's a Jam designed around your next move.
LIVE
Product Jam
Founders, designers, and product leaders go from concept to working prototype using AI-powered development tools like Claude and Lovable. No coding experience required.
LIVE
Growth Jam
Put AI tools in your hands to tackle customer acquisition. Research markets, generate campaigns, build landing pages, and validate strategies. All in a single day.
COMING SOON
Ops Jam
A one-day intensive focused on the systems, processes, and operational strategy that let startups scale. Finance, HR, and workflows included.
WHY FOUNDER JAMS
Because the founders who figure out AI first will move fastest.
A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN
StealthX × Innovate Charlotte
Ready to Jam?
Applications for upcoming Founder Jams live on the Innovate Charlotte site. Reserve your seat before they fill up.
Apply at innovatecharlotte.org