Cursor events in Nottingham

⌖ Nottingham · Lab82, The Oldknows Factory, Nottingham

Hosted by Martin Sandhu

Learn how to build real software with AI tools in this hands-on evening session in Nottingham. If you've been curious about Claude, Cursor, or other AI coding tools but aren't sure where to start — or if you've already started building but want to see how the pros approach it — this free event will show you what's possible and what mistakes to avoid. What Makes This Session Different This isn't a theoretical talk about AI's potential. You'll watch Martin Sandhu build a complete sales and marketing tool from scratch using Claude Code — live, in front of the room, in 20 minutes. The tool will scrape online conversations, extract insights, and generate content ideas. By the end of the demo, you'll see a genuinely useful working application that didn't exist at the start of the evening. Before the live build, you'll learn the critical step most people skip: how to write a spec that AI can actually execute. Too many founders open an AI coding tool and type "build me an app" without thinking through what it needs to do, who will use it, what data it requires, or what the business rules are. Martin will walk you through a clear mental framework for approaching any software project before you touch the tools. The Reality Check You Need After the live demo, the session shifts to what happens next — the checklist that AI tools won't give you. Where are your API keys stored? Is your data secured? What about GDPR compliance? Why does version control matter before real users get access? This isn't a scare session, just honest guidance on the foundations that separate a laptop demo from production-ready software. The evening wraps with open Q&A where you can ask about your specific project and get direct feedback. Whether you're using Cursor, ChatGPT, Replit, Lovable, Bolt, or any other AI development tool, you'll leave with clarity on how to approach your build properly. Who Should Attend This session is designed for founders and business owners who want to build software with AI but need to see how it's done in practice. You don't need to be actively building something yet — the session is equally valuable if you're exploring what's possible or planning to start soon. Developers interested in AI coding workflows are also welcome. No laptop required; this is a demo and d