Prototyping and Product Design with AI: 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series
Bring your startup ideas to life with Prototyping and Product Design with AI, the third session in SOAR Innovation’s 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series. This one-hour virtual workshop is designed for Eastern Kentucky founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to explore how AI can help them rapidly prototype, test, and refine products or workflows.
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn practical ways to use AI in prototyping and product design:
- Create simple product or workflow prototypes quickly
- Test ideas and gather feedback using AI-assisted approaches
- Explore design options and iterate efficiently
- Apply AI to solve real startup challenges without technical coding skills
Logistics
- Session 3: Storytelling and Pitch Prep with AI
- Speaker: Rick West
- Location: In-person at the University of Pikeville’s Coleman College of Business
- Date: March 11
- Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
- Schedule:
- 11:30 a.m. Networking and appetizers sponsored by Aramark
- 12 -1 p.m. Session
Whether you’re building a new product, refining an existing service, or just exploring possibilities, this session will give you hands-on experience using AI to turn ideas into actionable prototypes.
Save your spot now and join the AI for Startups Sprint Series!
About Our Speaker
Rick West: Rick West, an Eastern Kentucky native, is an experienced CEO and co-founder of multiple startups with an emphasis in technology, innovation, and consumer packaged goods. He’s been an entrepreneur for 16 years and a leader in the international retail industry for 17 years. Rick currently serves as SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and is also a speaker and mentor in the business community and research industry.
