CS & AI Education
Our volunteers teach foundational and advanced topics to equip younger students with the skills they need for the future.
- Python fundamentals
- Introduction to AI
- AI Literacy & Safety
- Web development basics
Teaching AI and CS
Student-led initiative teaching CS and AI to younger students while helping small businesses grow.
Three core programs.
We make computer science and AI accessible to young students and help Cupertino businesses build a stronger online presence.
Free Websites for Local Businesses
We empower Cupertino's local economy by building professional websites at no cost, managed entirely by student developers gaining real-world experience.
- Restaurants & cafes
- Retail shops
- Service businesses
- Local nonprofits
AI Literacy & Responsible Use
We guide the next generation in navigating the AI era with confidence, focusing on ethical implementation, critical thinking, and practical tools.
- Ethical AI principles
- Prompt engineering
- AI tools for productivity
- Critical source evaluation
Make computer science and AI accessible to every young student, and help every small business in Cupertino build a strong online presence.
FLAGSHIP EVENT
Fire Hacks for student builders
June 6, 2026
One packed day of building in the Bay Area.
200+ hackers
High school students building real software.
$30K+ prizes
Sponsor-backed awards, meals, and logistics.
100% free
Students bring a laptop, ideas, and curiosity.
Build the future with us
Join our community of passionate students. Gain real-world experience, build your resume, and make a tangible impact.
Web Developers
UI/UX Designers
CS & AI Instructors
Outreach & Partnerships
Marketing & Social Media
Vibe Coding
EXCLUSIVELY FOR CUPERTINO
Need a website?
We build free professional websites for local Cupertino businesses. Fill out the form to get started.
OUR TEAM
Meet the team
Smaran Aramballi Sandarsh
President
Arnav Ghildiyal
VP
Amogh Bhatta
VP
Sai Sanjit Reddy Vallapureddy
Head of Education
SPONSORS
Supported by partners
We're grateful to organizations that help us bring CS, AI, and real-world projects to students and local businesses.
Support CodeStarters
Every dollar helps us teach CS & AI, host Fire Hacks, and build free websites for local businesses.