Build First and Company Ventures are hosting a half-day, in-person workshop in New York City on Thursday, September 19, from 1–5 p.m. called Vibe Coding for VCs.
This program is designed for venture investors and operating partners who want to get closer to the code behind their portfolio companies and better understand how AI is actually built.
Why attend?
- AI fluency is a new baseline. Learning AI is less like picking up a new tool and more like acquiring a new language.
- Hands-on practice. You’ll learn a proven AI design framework (developed with Decoded Futures) that has already been used to build 100+ custom GPTs and 50+ mini-apps.
- Structured build time. You’ll build something together, then split into an “AI Power Hour” where you’ll create your own faster project, with technical specialists on hand to help troubleshoot.
- Practical outcomes. You’ll leave with new context on AI architecture, frameworks, and a working build you’ve coded yourself.
Why it matters for VCs
Understanding the builder’s perspective is critical for investors. As AI reshapes how we work, operate, and collaborate, it will also reshape what it means to be a founder—and how VCs assess, support, and fund them. This workshop is a chance to experience that shift firsthand.
Logistics
- Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 19, 1–5 p.m.
- Location: Company Ventures, New York City
- Hosts: Bethany Crystal (Build First) with Matt Harrigan and Sanice Embleton (Company Ventures)
About the facilitator
The workshop is led by Bethany Crystal, a VC-turned operator with 15 years of experience in tech. She previously worked at Union Square Ventures and Variant Fund, supporting early-stage founders across dozens of portfolio companies. As an operator, she has led strategy, community, and scaling efforts at organizations like the Uniswap Foundation, and Tech:NYC. Today she is the founder of Build First, focused on helping investors and executives gain practical fluency in AI by building.
Registration
You can register through Build First (AI-powered) or Luma (classic)
Special Offer: Use promo code TETEN20025 for $100 off registration.