Agentic AI & LLMs Bootcamp–Hands-on Workshop (Palo Alto)
🔹 Agentic AI & LLMs Bootcamp – Hands-on Workshop
Date: July 17th
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🚀 What You’ll Learn
A 4-hour, hands-on workshop to upskill in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI — perfect for developers, students, researchers, and corporate professionals. This session offers real-world applications, live demos, and project-based learning using cutting-edge Gen AI tools.
🧠 Workshop Agenda (3 Hours)
1. Introduction to Generative AI & Agentic Systems
What is Generative AI & Agentic AI
Real-world use cases and industry trends
Foundation models overview (GPT, Claude, LLaMA)
2. Prompt Engineering Fundamentals
Zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought prompting
Role-based and system prompts
Practical do's & don'ts of crafting prompts
3. Hands-on Session: Build with LLMs
Live coding with popular LLMs (OpenAI, Cohere, etc.)
A/B testing and prompt optimization
Group exercise: Solve a real-world Gen AI task
4. Building with RAG & Vector Databases
Introduction to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
How vector search works with embeddings
Tools: Pinecone, Chroma, LangChain basics
Mini-project: Deploy a simple RAG use-case
🎯 Who Should Attend
AI/ML Developers & Engineers
Product Managers & Founders
Tech Students & Educators
Corporate Teams & Innovation Leads
Hosts
Colton Kaplan, Founder @ Founder Social Club
Founder Social Club｜Community for founders to eliminate loneliness and connect people with mentors, investors, and peer groups. We host events every week in SF and the South Bay in various formats. Join community here!
Deepak Chawla, Founder & CEO @ HiDevs
Deepak is the Founder & CEO of HiDevs, a U.S.-based, product-led platform on a mission to build the world’s largest Generative AI workforce through personalized upskilling and hands-on learning.
With over a decade of experience in AI and product building, Deepak has taken 5+ products from concept to launch, mentored 5,000+ individuals through 1:1 sessions, and been twice honored as a “GenAI Mentor of the Year” on Times Square. He’s also a Qdrant Community Star and was the youngest judge at India’s Smart India Hackathon 2024.
Under his leadership, HiDevs has onboarded thousands of learners, hosted dozens of workshops and mock interviews, and forged partnerships with universities in India and the U.S.
Deepak is passionate about turning GenAI education into career-ready outcomes and is always eager to connect with fellow builders and innovators.
HiDevs is building the world’s largest GenAI workforce by solving the problem of impersonal and outdated upskilling in AI. While millions want to learn AI and GenAI, most platforms offer generic content that lacks hands-on practice, adaptive feedback, and real-world readiness.
HiDevs solves this with a Duolingo-style, gamified learning platform focused on personalized roadmaps, resume-based learning paths, AI-powered interview feedback, and performance scoring through the unique HiDevs Score. Users engage in workshops, mock interviews, and labs that adapt to their skills, keeping them job-ready in the GenAI era.
Located on iconic University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto, Venture Dock is a vibrant, founder-first community designed for builders, dreamers, and doers. More than just a workspace, it’s a dynamic hub where early-stage founders connect, collaborate, and grow alongside a trusted network of peers, mentors, investors, and partners- all in the heart of Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem.
Connect with Monica at monica@vcnest.com to learn about becoming one of our limited founding members.