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Running AI Application in Minutes w/ AI Templates: Gabriela de Queiroz, Pamela Fox, Harald Kirschner
Takeaway
Use Microsoft's free Azure pass plus the 'build-with-AI' template gallery to ship chat and RAG apps in minutes without spending your own money.
Summary
- Workshop on Microsoft for Startups program: up to $150K Azure credits, GitHub/Microsoft 365/LinkedIn/Pinecone benefits, plus 1:1 sessions with PMs and advocates
- Three deployable AI templates shown: a simple chat app, RAG on a Postgres table with SQL filter building, and RAG on unstructured docs (e.g. a personal blog)
- Deployment path uses GitHub Codespaces + Azure pass (valid 7 days, no personal credit card) via portal.azure.com 'azurepass-sponsorship' subscription
- Choice of models on Azure OpenAI plus Llama, Cohere and Mistral; integrates with VS Code and Copilot Chat for inline development
- Follow-on Pegasus program and VC partnerships (YC, Neo, Alchemist) for startups graduating beyond the initial credit phase
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Original description
Building and deploying generative AI solutions can be challenging and time-consuming, especially for startups with limited resources and expertise. In this workshop, you will learn how to use AI templates and GitHub to quickly prototype and deploy generative AI applications in minutes. AI templates are ready-made solutions that leverage Microsoft Azure Services like Azure OpenAI and GitHub features like GitHub Codespaces. Recorded live in San Francisco at the AI Engineer World's Fair. See the full schedule of talks at https://www.ai.engineer/worldsfair/2024/schedule & join us at the AI Engineer World's Fair in 2025! Get your tickets today at https://ai.engineer/2025 About Gabriela 15+ years of experience in the data space, Gabriela has worked in research and in several startups from different industries, including Software, Financial, Advertisement, and Health. Throughout her career, she has built diverse teams, created sophisticated data science solutions, engaged with customers and stakeholders to deliver business insights and drive data-centric decisions. She is passionate about building innovative solutions, understanding business gaps, and customer needs, and delivering a flawless experience. About Pamela Pamela is currently a Principal Cloud Advocate in Python at Microsoft. Previously, she was a lecturer for UC Berkeley, the creator of the computer programming curriculum for Khan Academy, an early engineer at Coursera, and a developer advocate at Google. About Harald Experienced leader in technical product management and strategy. 20 year track record in data analytics, customer-centric development, AI, software engineering, design, and open source. Skillfully connects the dots between stakeholders, customer needs & wants and technology into a comprehensive product vision.