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Accelerator Applications Open, Whiskey Night, & the Low Code Cookbook
An AI-first founder community where real connections, fresh ideas, and big breakthroughs happen.
Harry Chow & Karen Kelly
November 14, 2025
Happy November to the LBL community!
November has started with some freezing temps and warm nights by the fire and we’ve got lots of big news to share. First up…
Vibe Coding Basics Accelerator Applications are Now Open! (starts 11/20)
This week we opened applications for our 11th cohort of Vibe Coding Basics, in other worlds, an opportunity to build your first no code app! 🎯🎯🎯
This program runs virtually on 4 consecutive Thursdays from 1 - 2PM EST, starting 11/20 (skipping Thanksgiving week) through 12/18.
🎯 Accepted applicants will receive:
4 weekly live sessions (Thursdays, 1 - 2PM EST):
Dates: 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 and 12/18.
The opportunity to go live with your own app in just 4 weeks
1 year subscription to our community & support ($600 value)
2, 60 minute 1:1 calls with Karen and Stephan ($1200 value)
Group access to $2400 worth of expert time over 4 weeks
💸 Total value: $4,200
😵💫 Developer costs you'll skip: $20 - $30K??
🙏🏻 Price for this offer: Just $1,200
We're limiting this to 10 seats - apply now to become part of our community for 2026.
Local Meetups: Co-Working at Tatte in Wellesley & Whiskey Night in Jamaica Plain
With so many founders across Boston, we’re rolling out casual co-working meetups hosted by the LBL community—north end, south end, and beyond. Drop in to work, connect, and swap ideas with builders nearby.
Wednesday 11/19, we’ll be co-working at Tatte in Wellesley from 10 - 3PM. Look for Karen and come say hello!
That night, join Stephan at The Haven in Jamaica Plain from 6 - 8PM for a pre-Thanksgiving day Whiskey meetup.
Not sure what we look like? Here you go 🙂 Contact us at [email protected].
Our founders Karen Kelly & Stephan Smith
Meet the Low Code Cookbook 🍳
Tired of the AI noise? Us too. That’s why we built the Low Code Cookbook. What’s worth your time to try? What gets you to “wow” fastest? Which tools are TRULY no code? And what’s our hot take on the the latest AI fads? It’s all in the book.
Try it on for size! We’d love your feedback on our beta tool.
Got a product you’d like to feature in it? You can apply to have it added here.
AI Pulse: What’s Shaping the Week 
ChatGPT Browser Atlas Launches
Atlas comes with ChatGPT baked in, and while it can navigate the web like traditional browsers, the company says it can do much more. A feature that OpenAI calls "agentic mode" can take action, like an agent who can shop for you, make reservations, or buy plane tickets.
ChatGPT-5.1 has launched
OpenAI has recently released GPT-5.1, an upgrade to the large language model that powers ChatGPT. The update focuses on improved speed, smarter reasoning, and enhanced conversational capabilities. OpenAI highlights that the model is "warmer, more intelligent, and better at following instructions" than its predecessors, making interactions feel more natural.
Feature: AI tool of the Week
This week we’re highlighting Gamma. This is Karen’s favorite AI marketing tool by far - if you’re still building decks in google and powerpoint, please step away from the slides. Read our take from the cookbook here.
As always, stay humble, and we hope to see you around town soon!
Cheers,
Karen & Stephan