AI Solopreneur Accelerator by Stone & Chalk

Build an AI agent team to boost your business.

Australia's most practical AI accelerator for solo founders, consultants, freelancers and small business owners. Cohort 2 now open: November to December 2026

You use AI. But you still carry the work.

A new enquiry lands in your inbox. You want to reply while they’re interested. But there’s a proposal to finish, client work to deliver, a meeting to follow up and numbers to check.

So the enquiry waits. By the time you get back to it, the lead has gone cold. And the time you planned to spend growing the business has disappeared into keeping it running.

You might already use AI every day. It helps you write, research and think faster. The work still depends on you though. You still have to open the chat, explain the job, and check the answer works for your business.

But there is a better way to do it.

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Give the work to an AI agent

An AI agent is a digital assistant set up to do a specific job in your business.

You give it your business information, instructions and processes, so it understands what the job involves and how you want it done. Then it does the job, start to finish.

The agent handles all the jobs that eat up your time: researching, taking actions from meeting notes, finding marketing opportunities, or preparing personalised outreach for your next prospect.

Small business owners using AI for repetitive administrative work report saving an average of 7.2 hours per week. That's almost a full working day you could put back into clients, growth or yourself.

The AI Solopreneur Program

Build agents to do the work that steals your time

AI Solopreneur is a hands-on accelerator for business owners, freelancers and founders who want to spend less time chasing tasks and more time building a business.

Across four labs, you'll build AI agents and reusable skills for project management, marketing and sales.

Each week, you sit down in a room, open your laptop, and your AI expert guides you through each build step by step, so you leave with agents you can keep using and useful work already completed.

The program is delivered in person in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, with only a limited number of participants in each city so you get individual focused support while you build.

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Select your city

Adelaide

Fast track

2 sessions · 9 hours each

Mondays, 9am–6pm

  • Labs 1 + 2: 2 November
  • Labs 3 + 4: 9 November


Stone & Chalk Adelaide

Lot Fourteen, North Terrace

Book now

Melbourne

Full program

4 sessions · 5 hours each

Tuesdays, 1pm–6pm

  • Lab 1: 10 November
  • Lab 2: 17 November
  • Lab 3: 24 November
  • Lab 4: 1 December

Stone & Chalk Melbourne

121 King Street

Book now

Sydney

Full program

4 sessions · 5 hours each

Wednesdays, 1pm–6pm

  • Lab 1: 4 November
  • Lab 2: 11 November
  • Lab 3: 18 November
  • Lab 4: 25 November

Stone & Chalk Sydney

477 Pitt Street

Book now

Hear from previous participants

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Andrew Hewitt – Founder, Coverhouse

"For solo entrepreneurs, the course gave us the ability to create AI agents to replace what would otherwise be humans doing the same work.

I could build an MVP or a demo and have agents go and execute things for me. It’s been amazing to add that capability into my business."

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Kylie Sheppard – Co-founder, Elfi

"I’ve been able to walk away with agents that save me time doing day-to-day tasks.

This has been phenomenal, because you start thinking about how else you might be able to save time within your business."

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Vivian Zurlo – Founder, ClearifyCare

"It’s given me the confidence to know how to use the tools that are out there to validate and build a business.

I’ve done things that I never thought would really be possible, and it’s made me realise there’s so much more I can be doing."

  • What people are saying about the AI Solopreneur Accelerator

What you'll build each lab

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    Lab 1: Use your first AI agent

    The better your agent understands your business, the more useful it becomes.

    You show it what you sell, how you work and what’s important in your market. That information becomes reusable business files Claude can draw on again and again.

    Once that foundation is in place, Claude will build you a working website you can use for a campaign, a client demo or a quick test before spending money on a full build.

    You get:

    • 1x Claude setup that already knows the basics of your business
    • A clear picture of how AI agents work, and how they can safely work for your business
    • Reusable business files that save you briefing Claude from scratch every time
    • Hands-on experience across Claude Chat, Cowork, Code and Console, so you know which tool to use for which job
    • A Claude Code setup you can reuse for future projects
    • 1x working website you can use for your business
    • $500 in API credits and a month of Claude Max
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    Lab 2: Build an agent to help manage projects

    A lot of time disappears after meetings – you have to sort the notes, pull out the actions, and work out what happens next.

    Your project manager agent takes meeting notes and business information and turns them into a clear plan. It pulls out the tasks, next steps and updates, then can send that information into the tools where you already manage the work.

    You get:

    • 1x project manager agent to organise your notes
    • Meeting information turned into a clear action plan
    • Tasks and next steps pulled out automatically
    • A project-tracking setup connected to one of your everyday tools
    • 3 months of Notion Business + 300 agent credits
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    Lab 3: Build an agent to market your business

    It’s much easier to market your business when you know what people are searching for and where your website is missing opportunities.

    Your marketing agent checks how your website is showing up across Google and AI search, finds the biggest gaps and shows you what is worth fixing first.

    It can then turn those opportunities into content ideas and help create or improve the pages that can bring more people to your business.

    You get:

    • 1x marketing agent that creates optimised content to lift your rankings over time.
    • An AI-search and SEO baseline audit for your website to see where it stands today
    • A clear list of the biggest gaps and opportunities
    • Content ideas based on what people are already searching for
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    Lab 4: Build an agent to find and win customers

    Sales gets easier when you have a list of good prospects and enough information to know why each one is worth contacting.

    Your sales agent finds potential customers, researches them and adds useful information so you can quickly see who is a good fit.

    It can then draft personalised first messages and follow-ups, giving you a clear outreach process you can keep using.

    You get:

    • 1x sales agent to bring more customers into your business
    • A clear ideal customer profile
    • A researched and enriched list of potential customers
    • Personalised first-contact messages drafted for you
    • A follow-up workflow to stay connected with leads
    • A safer cold-outreach setup to protect your email domain

If you can describe the job, you can build the agent

You don’t need to become a developer to build useful AI systems for your business.

Every agent in the program is built through natural language. You describe what you want, Claude does the build, and our experts guide you through the process.

Before the program starts, you’ll complete a short assessment about your business and current AI skills, giving our team the context to support you properly from the first session.

So even if you’ve only dabbled in AI, you’ll leave knowing how your agents work, how to improve them and how to find new jobs for them to take on.

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Learn from AI and business experts

AI Solopreneur is run by Stone & Chalk, Australia’s largest innovation community.

Your technical sessions are guided by Dr Sam Donegan: AI engineer and President of MLAI Australia, while a dedicated Stone & Chalk Cohort Champion supports you throughout the program – meaning it’s someone's job to make sure you don't fall behind.

You’ll also get access to resources from our partners – some of the biggest names in tech, including Anthropic (developers of Claude AI), Stripe (the payment tool used by over half of the Fortune 100), and Notion (the global productivity tool with 100 million+ users).

Plus, you'll also get program guidance from Gradient Institute, Australia's leading not-for-profit research organisation for safe and responsible AI, and Aqura, whose team combines PhD-level AI expertise with Fortune 500 marketing leadership.

Program partners

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AI Solopreneur Accelerator includes

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    4x hands-on AI labs with experts

    Spend 18–20 hours building AI agents around your real business, with technical experts beside you to help you solve problems and make each agent useful.

    Across four labs, you’ll create agents for operations, marketing and sales – so you can save time on repeat work, move faster and take more off your own plate.

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    + Bonus #1: $500 in Claude credits + 1 month Claude Max

    You receive $500 in Anthropic credits so the agents you build in the program run on serious infrastructure from day one – without the anxiety that many people first feel stepping into AI systems. Plus, one month of Claude Max to support your work during the program.

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    + Bonus #2: 3x full months Notion Business + 300 agent credits

    You get 3 months of Notion Business to organise your projects, documents and company knowledge in one place. The 300 agent credits give you extra AI capacity to help with repetitive work, find information faster and keep tasks moving without adding more admin.

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    + Bonus #3: US$1,500 in Stripe credits

    You receive US$1,500 in Stripe credits to help you start taking payments from customers and managing subscriptions. These credits reduce Stripe's usual transaction and billing charges, so you keep more of what you earn as your business grows.

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    + Bonus #4: Stone & Chalk hub residency – 24/7 access for 1 month ($600 value)

    You get 1 month of Stone & Chalk membership, including 24/7 access to your local hub. That’s $600 worth of workspace, plus meeting rooms, founder events, and a community of founders, mentors and experts around you while you build.

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    + Bonus #5: Access to our national experts

    Learn from experts and mentors with experience using AI across sales, marketing, operations, customer support and go-to-market – many of them AI solo founders themselves.

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    + Bonus #6: A dedicated Slack channel

    Stay connected with your cohort, ask questions and compare builds between sessions, so you’re always getting the most up-to-date information, tips and tricks.

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    + Bonus #7: A Stone & Chalk certificate of accomplishment

    Complete the program and receive a certificate recognising the AI capability you’ve built. You can add it to LinkedIn, proposals or capability statements when you want to show clients that you’ve completed hands-on AI training.

What could four labs change for your business?

Right now, the research waits for you. The follow-up waits for you. The marketing waits for you. The plan from yesterday’s meeting waits for you.

Now, picture your business with AI agents. It’s Friday morning.

Your market research is already done. Yesterday’s meeting has been turned into a clear action list. You’ve got fresh content ideas ready to go, and your next sales prospects have already been researched with messages prepared.

Instead of spending the morning catching up, you can choose what deserves your attention. You can call a client or work on your next offer. You could even take a longer lunch or finish early.

Because you know that when you get back, all that will be left to do is the work you enjoy doing. The hours of research, sorting, organising and preparation are done.

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Join AI Solopreneur for $1990+GST

One easy payment gives you:

  • 4 hands-on AI labs built around your own business
  • Agents across research, operations, marketing and sales
  • 18–20 hours of expert-led, in-person instruction
  • Dedicated cohort Slack channel for advice
  • Technical guidance from MLAI
  • US$500 in Anthropic credits + Claude Max Plan for one full month
  • 3x full months Notion Business + 300 agent credits
  • US$1,500 in Stripe credits
  • One month Stone & Chalk residency – $600 value
  • Access to Stone & Chalk experts, mentors, events and community
  • Showcase, graduation and Stone & Chalk certificate

There are strictly 20 places available in Sydney and Melbourne, and only 15 for the fast-track in Adelaide, so be sure to register before they’re gone.

Book now for Adelaide, Melbourne, or Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    I already use ChatGPT and Claude. What do agents add?

    ChatGPT is great when you need help with a one-off task.

    An agent is set up to handle the same kind of job again and again, using the same business information, instructions and process. That means less time re-explaining what you want and more work getting done the way you need it.

    Across AI Solopreneur, you’ll build agents for project management, marketing and sales, so you can start taking repeatable work off your plate.

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    I can’t code. Can I still do this?

    Yes. You build the agents by describing what you want in plain English. Claude helps with the build, and our experts guide you through the process.

    If you can use a laptop, install programs, and explain how your business works, we encourage you to join.

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    What do I use to build my agents?

    You’ll build your AI agents using Claude Console, a platform from Anthropic, the company behind Claude. This is where you set up your agents, give them instructions and connect them to the tools they need to complete tasks for your business.

    Once built, your agents are hosted securely online using Claude Managed Agents. This means they can run independently and keep working even when your laptop is closed. You don't need to manage your own servers or technical infrastructure.

    During the program, you’ll also connect your agents to specialist tools that help them do more.

    For example, in Lab 3, you'll use DataForSEO to research search trends and opportunities to attract customers. In Lab 4, you'll use Crustdata to research potential customers and support your sales efforts.

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    I’m already technical. Will this be too basic?

    You’ll work on your own business, so you can take the builds as far as your skills allow.

    Before the program starts, you’ll complete a short assessment so we understand your experience. If you already know your way around AI tools, you can move faster and build more advanced agents. If you’re newer to it, you’ll get more support.

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    My time is billable. How much time does the program take?

    The program takes 18–20 hours of lab time.

    Sydney and Melbourne cohorts complete four half-day sessions. Adelaide completes the program across two full days.

    The payoff is that you’re building systems you can keep using after the program ends. The time you save each week can quickly outweigh the time you spend learning how to build the agents properly.

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    What kinds of businesses is this for?

    AI Solopreneur is for people who run lean businesses and still carry a lot of the work themselves.

    That could include consultants, coaches, freelance marketers, bookkeepers, professional services businesses, trades, gym owners and early-stage startup founders.

    If your week is full of research, admin, marketing, follow-up and tasks that keep coming back to you, this program lets you hand more of that work over.

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    Is my client data safe?

    Yes. We’ll show you how to use AI responsibly with business and customer information.

    Stone & Chalk works with Gradient Institute, an independent not-for-profit focused on safe and responsible AI, to help you understand what information to use, what to protect and how to set up agents appropriately.

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    What does it cost to run the agents?

    You receive US$500 in Anthropic credits, giving you free room to build, test and use your agents during and after the program.

    After that, your cost depends on which tools you keep using and how much you use them. We’ll show you how the setup works so you understand what you’re paying for and can keep the costs sensible for your business.

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    What if I miss a session?

    If you miss a lab, you’ll still have access to the program resources, your cohort Slack channel and weekly check-ins to help you catch up.

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    What computer do I need?

    You need to bring your own laptop rather than a locked-down work device. Your laptop should have:

    • macOS or Windows 10/11 on x64
    • At least 8 GB of free disk space

    Before your first lab, you’ll also need to:

    We’ll send you setup instructions before the program starts so you can get everything ready in advance.

    You'll also need to attend a virtual session with our tech experts to confirm your set-up is ready for the day.

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    I'm ready to join

    Great, book your ticket now for Adelaide, Melbourne, or Sydney.

Cohort 2 now open: Nov – Dec 2026

Discounted rates are available for founders from underrepresented backgrounds or facing financial barriers. Contact us if that's you.

Adelaide

Fast track

2 sessions · 9 hours each

Mondays, 9am–6pm

  • Labs 1 + 2: 2 November
  • Labs 3 + 4: 9 November


Stone & Chalk Adelaide

Lot Fourteen, North Terrace

Book now

Melbourne

Full program

4 sessions · 5 hours each

Tuesdays, 1pm–6pm

  • Lab 1: 10 November
  • Lab 2: 17 November
  • Lab 3: 24 November
  • Lab 4: 1 December

Stone & Chalk Melbourne

121 King Street

Book now

Sydney

Full program

4 sessions · 5 hours each

Wednesdays, 1pm–6pm

  • Lab 1: 4 November
  • Lab 2: 11 November
  • Lab 3: 18 November
  • Lab 4: 25 November

Stone & Chalk Sydney

477 Pitt Street

Book now

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