Ethan Trang's AI Product Journey and Coding Workflow

In this inspiring Expert Talk, we sit down with Ethan Trang, a 19-year-old self-taught AI builder who went from zero programming knowledge to launching two AI products in 12 months, with one nearly acquired. Ethan shares his step-by-step learning path, how he approached student-focused app distribution, and how he reverse-engineered successful platforms by inspecting network requests — all using tools like Cursor. If you're just getting started or want to understand how Gen Z is building in AI, this talk is packed with practical insights.