How To Use AI To Build Your Prototype

Go from idea to prototype without a full technical team. Designed for founders and builders at the earliest stages, you’ll learn how to use AI tools to move from concept to prototype faster, how they help to reduce development costs, and how it can support smarter product decisions from day one. Through a mix of guided exercises, live building, and collaborative problem-solving, you’ll experience how AI can act as your co-founder across coding, design, and MVP development. Come with an idea or join a team and leave with the skills to turn an idea into a working prototype. This workshop is offered by the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus Ecosystem and UTEST, in partnership with Codalio. Who Should Attend Aspiring and early-stage founders Non-technical entrepreneurs who want to build products themselves Developers curious about AI-driven workflows Innovators interested in prototyping ideas using AI tools Key Takeaways How to use AI tools to accelerate product development from idea to prototype Practical experience building with AI across coding, design, and MVP planning Ways to reduce development time and costs while increasing speed to market A clearer understanding of how to scope and prioritize your first product Confidence to start building even without a technical background Speakers Ehsan Mirdamadi: Co-founder & CEO, Codalio Ehsan, Bsc. CompSci,  is a serial entrepreneur with a focus around tech companies with strong IP at the core. He has built and exited multiple tech companies since 1999, in Cloud Computing & Data Centre infrastructure, Enterprise Software & AI. He is now the CEO at Codalio Inc., a GP at ArchAngel – Axion fund and an active Angel investor. Event Details Date: May 28, 2026  Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM  Location: Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus Please bring your laptop. Internet access will be provided. Register Spots are limited. Apply to participate and build your ideas in real time. Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25–29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.com