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Coaching & community to help everyone thrive in the AI era.

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Who we are

20+ years of consulting, startup and software experience.

AI is new, but we’ve been in tech since the dawn of the web – building, teaching, acquiring, selling, and now creating the world’s best AI education for you. We built Innovating with AI on a simple belief: that everyone — not just engineers and executives — deserves to thrive as AI reshapes work and life.

Students trained since 2023
2,000+
Readers of our AI newsletter
175,000+
Years building in tech
20+

Our approach

How we teach

  • No hype, just substance

    We drink from the firehose so you don’t have to, then teach the handful of things that actually matter — current, clear, in plain English. We tell you the truth, tradeoffs included.

  • Doing, not watching

    Hands-on activities turn into real projects you can use the same day — not abstract theory you’ll never apply.

  • Humans helping humans

    In the age of AI, we believe that humans helping humans are more important than ever. You’re never left alone with a pile of prompts — you have humans, structure, and peers helping you actually build.

  • Ethics at the foundation

    Safety and ethics are the foundation of every lesson, so you leave thinking “I’ve got this” — capable, not intimidated.

Our team

Learn from people on a mission to make AI work for everyone

  • Rob Howard

    Rob Howard

    Founder

    A 20-year tech-industry veteran, software developer, and entrepreneur, and CEO of HDC (opens in a new tab), a development firm whose software has powered more than 100,000 websites. Meet Rob

  • Nyasha Green

    Nyasha Green

    Technical Curriculum Developer

    An educator and software developer on a mission to make AI and technology accessible for everyone — no gatekeeping, no jargon, no overwhelm. As a LinkedIn Learning instructor, she has taught more than 50,000 students.

Plus — an ever-growing cast of IWAI teammates and guest instructors.

Programs

Our Flagship Programs

  • The AI Consultancy Project

    Become an AI consultant and engineer ROI with AI for your clients – and yourself.

  • The AI Executive System

    Multiply your professional value and quality of life by building your own team of AI assistants and advisors.

  • The AI Founder Accelerator

    Build high-quality software with AI and grow a business you’re proud to own.

Student stories

What our students say

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“You have someone in your corner — there’s a lot of ‘it’s not just me!’ moments”

It’s really insightful. Not just going through the blueprint and the steps, but really understanding the why and the psychology … Rob really makes you feel like he is invested in your success.

Niki S.

“What surprised me most … was how quickly I felt at home”

I realized how much I thrive … when I have others around me doing the same thing … it’s imperative to be able to bounce ideas off of them, share successes, and also to borrow some of the excitement of others’ successes.

Sarah B.

“Real and down-to-earth … I couldn’t relate to the billionaire up on stage trying to sell me something”

What drove me to his program is that he’s gonna teach us … how to use the different AI tools … how to do it ourselves … without trying to upsell us.

Dan M.

“The modern evolution of what school can be … practical use of AI to make life better for people”

This is a real incubator of growth and talent within the AI space … this is not something that is gimmicky or something that is trendy. This feels foundational, logical and practical.

Elliott M.

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