Validate ideas before you build
How to find out in a week whether a problem is real — before you write a single line of code.
Maximilian Schmidt · CPI Technologies
Vibe Coding For Entrepreneurs
From business problem to your own software — with Claude Code, no coding background required.
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Validate ideas
Create real value
Build MVPs
Without a dev team
Build faster
Scale smart
Maximilian Schmidt
Entrepreneur · Developer · Investor
“We don't build demos. We build businesses.”
Hardcover · 251 pages · CPI Technologies · 2026
The term
What is vibe coding?
Vibe coding means AI-assisted software development where people with no formal coding background use tools like Claude Code to build real, production-grade apps — from the first idea to a live MVP. The term came out of a tweet by Andrej Karpathy (early 2025) and has since grown into a serious discipline.
The book draws a clear line between vibe coding and no-code platforms like Bolt.new, Lovable or Replit. Instead of clicking around inside a black box, you work locally with code — you understand what's happening, you keep control over your data and architecture, and you can hand your project off to pros at any time.
Who
Founders, managing directors and freelancers across the DACH region
With what
Claude Code locally, Git, a Mac/Windows machine, ~€20/month in tools
For what
MVPs, internal tools, customer portals, automations, SaaS prototypes
The next two years decide whether software becomes your unfair advantage — or your competitors'.
What took five people, three months and €15,000 just two years ago — a well-thought-out MVP — you can now build yourself. With Claude Code and a clear method.
What you learn
What you'll learn in this book
Ten parts, 251 pages, one clear method. No tool zoo. No hype. Just the right order to get you from a business problem to your own software in 90 days.
Build MVPs without a dev team
From concept to a working prototype in 30 days with Claude Code — on your own.
Build internal tools and automations
Dashboards, CRM integrations, data pipelines — the levers nobody sees that change everything.
Use AI dev tools safely
Which tools, which limits, which pitfalls — and how to pull the lever without regretting it.
Where the limits are and when you need pros
Realism over hype: what you can do yourself, what you outsource, and how to make the handoff clean.
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Honestly
Who this book is for (and who it isn't)
For you if …
You want to build
- You're a founder, freelancer or managing director.
- You have a software idea that would move your business — but no appetite for six-figure budgets.
- You want to build internal tools and automations yourself instead of waiting on agencies.
- You're curious about AI tools and ready to work in a structured way for 90 days.
- You want to understand what's happening — instead of clicking inside a no-code black box.
Not for you if …
You want a shortcut
- You're looking to start a career as a software developer.
- You expect a get-rich-in-a-weekend guide.
- You want to build big, production systems without ever talking to a pro.
- You're not willing to commit to structured, disciplined work.
The contents at a glance
Ten parts. One order.
From understanding to day 90 after launch. Not a random pile of tips — one continuous process.
Part I
Understand
The new reality of software development.
Part II
Prepare
Setup, tools and fundamentals.
Part III
Validate
From idea to a viable concept.
Part IV
Build
An MVP with Claude Code in 30 days.
Part V
Secure
GDPR, hosting, compliance.
Part VI
Scale
From MVP to a production app.
Part VII
When you need a pro
Handing off without regret — criteria and processes.
Part VIII
Use cases
Real examples and case studies from mid-sized companies.
Part IX
Go live safely
Launch and pricing — from soft launch to scaling.
Part X
Distribution, pricing, day 90
What comes after the MVP — sales, pricing, growth.
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About the author
Maximilian Schmidt
Founder · Developer · Investor
Maximilian Schmidt is the founder of CPI Technologies in Frankfurt. He's been building software since 2017 and actively investing in all kinds of projects since 2020. Since 2023 he's shipped half of all client projects with AI tools. He knows the lever — and its limits.
"We don't build demos. We build businesses."
Bonus for buyers
Members area unlocked
All of the book's appendix material — continuously updated, copy-paste ready, free for every buyer.
Tool recommendations
Comparison tables for hosts, databases, auth providers and AI models — with a pick for every use case.
Mehr erfahrenPrompt library
The book's 32 core prompts, sorted by phase, with placeholders and context.
Mehr erfahrenTemplate packs
CLAUDE.md templates, checklists, MVP whitepaper, DPA templates, GitHub workflow — ready to use.
Mehr erfahrenGDPR helpers
DPA templates, TOMs, records of processing, cookie banner — pragmatic and EU-hosting friendly.
Mehr erfahrenCommon questions
FAQ
Do I need coding experience?
No. The book is written explicitly for founders without a formal coding background. You learn to read, to ask, to decide — not to type.
What hardware/software do I need?
A regular Mac or Windows PC, a Claude Code account (~€20/month), and the appetite for 90 days of structured work. That's it.
Does this work for regulated industries too?
Yes, for internal tools. Nothing goes to production without a pro alongside you — the book says clearly where the line is and how to make the handoff clean.
Is this GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Part V (GDPR, EU hosting, DPA) is a deliberate core part, not an appendix. With DPA templates, TOMs and records of processing in the members area.
How current does the book stay?
The volatile parts (tools, prices, prompts) live in the members area and get updated quarterly. The method in the book is stable.
What sets this apart from no-code guides?
We build locally with Claude Code — you understand what's happening instead of clicking inside a black box. You keep your code, your data and your leverage in your own hands.
What does the book companion cost?
The members area is free and permanent for buyers. You register with the email you used to buy the book.
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