Build the System Your Business Needs
A four-day, hands-on retreat where you design, build, and deploy a custom business operating system tailored to YOUR business. From business model canvas to live deployed system — no code…
“A four-day, hands-on retreat where you design, build, and deploy a custom business operating system tailored to YOUR business.”
What you’ll learn
What you and your trainer will cover you’ll walk away with.
Business Model to Blueprint
Deconstruct your business model, audit operations, and translate real requirements into a technical architecture — in plain language.
Vibe Coding with Claude
You direct, AI builds. Build your backend, frontend, and features in one day using Claude Opus 4.6 in VS Code.
Deploy to Your Own Server
Upload code, configure Gunicorn + Nginx, set up SSL. Your app goes live on your own domain — no lock-in, no licence fees.
Go Cross-Platform
Convert to PWA for mobile install, generate Android APK, package for desktop. Your system accessible everywhere.
Session Outline
Why Systems — Not Just Software
The difference between tool-stacking and systems thinking. Why custom beats subscription. Understanding the landscape of SaaS, no-code, and vibe coding.
Break
Refreshments and informal discussion.
Business Model Deconstruction
Complete your Business Model Canvas. Map value, customers, revenue, costs, and system implications. Pair exercise with facilitator review.
Lunch
Lunch at the venue with time for informal discussion and peer support.
Operations Audit
Interview each other about daily operations. Identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities. Map the processes that consume the most time.
Break
Refreshments.
Strategy Before Software
Score each operation for impact, frequency, and automation readiness. Define your MVP scope. End the day knowing exactly what your system will do.
From Vision to Blueprint
System architecture fundamentals. Modules, users, data flow — explained simply. Translate your MVP scope into a technical architecture in plain language.
Break
Refreshments.
Database Design Workshop
Entity-relationship mapping with sticky notes. Then formalise into your Database Schema Planner. Understand how your business data connects.
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Feature Specification
Write user stories: "As a ___, I want to ___". Define what your system does, screen by screen. Prioritise features for the build day.
Wireframing with Figma & Excalidraw
Quick visual sketches of your key screens. Reference images for AI to match during the build.
Break
Refreshments.
Blueprint Review
One-on-one with facilitator. Validate scope is buildable in one day. Final sign-off on your architecture blueprint.
Vibe Coding Fundamentals
Build a simple Flask app together. Everyone follows along — the foundation. Learn prompt engineering for code generation.
Build Your Backend
Database models, routes, authentication. AI builds your server-side logic from your blueprint specifications.
Break
Refreshments.
Build Your Frontend
Dashboard, forms, navigation — share reference screenshots and AI matches the style. Your system starts to look like a real product.
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Add Your Features
Dedicated build time. Add the features from your user stories. Facilitators circulate to help with individual builds.
Break
Refreshments.
Code Review & Hardening
Peer code review using the Code Review Checklist. Fix security and validation issues. Ensure your system is production-ready.
Server Fundamentals
VPS basics, SSH, command line essentials. Connect to your server. Understand the environment your system will run in.
Break
Refreshments.
Deploy Your System
Upload code, configure Gunicorn + Nginx, set up SSL with Let's Encrypt. Your app goes live on your own domain.
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Go Cross-Platform
Convert to PWA for mobile install. Android APK generation. Desktop app packaging. Your system is now accessible everywhere.
Break
Refreshments.
Showcase
5 minutes per participant. Demo your system. Show it on your phone. Celebrate what you've built in 4 days.
Maintenance & Growth
Your 30-day plan. Backup strategy. How to keep building after the retreat. Certificates and closing.
About This Event
A four-day, hands-on retreat where you design, build, and deploy a custom business operating system tailored to YOUR business. From business model canvas to live deployed system — no code experience required. 21–24 May 2026, Accra, Ghana.
Event Schedule
Why Systems — Not Just Software
The difference between tool-stacking and systems thinking. Why custom beats subscription. Understanding the landscape of…
The difference between tool-stacking and systems thinking. Why custom beats subscription. Understanding the landscape of SaaS, no-code, and vibe coding.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments and informal discussion.
Refreshments and informal discussion.
Business Model Deconstruction
Complete your Business Model Canvas. Map value, customers, revenue, costs, and system implications. Pair exercise…
Complete your Business Model Canvas. Map value, customers, revenue, costs, and system implications. Pair exercise with facilitator review.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue with time for informal discussion and peer support.
Lunch at the venue with time for informal discussion and peer support.
Operations Audit
Interview each other about daily operations. Identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities. Map the processes that…
Interview each other about daily operations. Identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities. Map the processes that consume the most time.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Strategy Before Software
Score each operation for impact, frequency, and automation readiness. Define your MVP scope. End the…
Score each operation for impact, frequency, and automation readiness. Define your MVP scope. End the day knowing exactly what your system will do.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
From Vision to Blueprint
System architecture fundamentals. Modules, users, data flow — explained simply. Translate your MVP scope into…
System architecture fundamentals. Modules, users, data flow — explained simply. Translate your MVP scope into a technical architecture in plain language.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Database Design Workshop
Entity-relationship mapping with sticky notes. Then formalise into your Database Schema Planner. Understand how your…
Entity-relationship mapping with sticky notes. Then formalise into your Database Schema Planner. Understand how your business data connects.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Lunch at the venue.
Feature Specification
Write user stories: "As a ___, I want to ___". Define what your system does,…
Write user stories: "As a ___, I want to ___". Define what your system does, screen by screen. Prioritise features for the build day.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Wireframing with Figma & Excalidraw
Quick visual sketches of your key screens. Reference images for AI to match during the…
Quick visual sketches of your key screens. Reference images for AI to match during the build.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Blueprint Review
One-on-one with facilitator. Validate scope is buildable in one day. Final sign-off on your architecture…
One-on-one with facilitator. Validate scope is buildable in one day. Final sign-off on your architecture blueprint.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Vibe Coding Fundamentals
Build a simple Flask app together. Everyone follows along — the foundation. Learn prompt engineering…
Build a simple Flask app together. Everyone follows along — the foundation. Learn prompt engineering for code generation.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Build Your Backend
Database models, routes, authentication. AI builds your server-side logic from your blueprint specifications.
Database models, routes, authentication. AI builds your server-side logic from your blueprint specifications.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Build Your Frontend
Dashboard, forms, navigation — share reference screenshots and AI matches the style. Your system starts…
Dashboard, forms, navigation — share reference screenshots and AI matches the style. Your system starts to look like a real product.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Lunch at the venue.
Add Your Features
Dedicated build time. Add the features from your user stories. Facilitators circulate to help with…
Dedicated build time. Add the features from your user stories. Facilitators circulate to help with individual builds.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Code Review & Hardening
Peer code review using the Code Review Checklist. Fix security and validation issues. Ensure your…
Peer code review using the Code Review Checklist. Fix security and validation issues. Ensure your system is production-ready.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Server Fundamentals
VPS basics, SSH, command line essentials. Connect to your server. Understand the environment your system…
VPS basics, SSH, command line essentials. Connect to your server. Understand the environment your system will run in.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Deploy Your System
Upload code, configure Gunicorn + Nginx, set up SSL with Let's Encrypt. Your app goes…
Upload code, configure Gunicorn + Nginx, set up SSL with Let's Encrypt. Your app goes live on your own domain.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Lunch at the venue.
Go Cross-Platform
Convert to PWA for mobile install. Android APK generation. Desktop app packaging. Your system is…
Convert to PWA for mobile install. Android APK generation. Desktop app packaging. Your system is now accessible everywhere.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Showcase
5 minutes per participant. Demo your system. Show it on your phone. Celebrate what you've…
5 minutes per participant. Demo your system. Show it on your phone. Celebrate what you've built in 4 days.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Maintenance & Growth
Your 30-day plan. Backup strategy. How to keep building after the retreat. Certificates and closing.
Your 30-day plan. Backup strategy. How to keep building after the retreat. Certificates and closing.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
About This Event
Build the business operating system you actually need.
Most entrepreneurs run their business on a patchwork of subscriptions, spreadsheets, and memory. It works — until it does not. The Build the System retreat is a four-day, hands-on programme where you design, build, and deploy a custom business operating system tailored to YOUR business — not a generic template.
No code experience required.
In four intensive days you go from business model canvas to live, deployed system on your own domain. You direct. Claude Opus 4.6 builds. You own every line of code — no lock-in, no subscription licence fees, no vendor dependency.
What you walk out with
- A custom-built business operating system deployed on your own server and domain
- Complete PWA — works as mobile app, tablet app, and desktop app
- Full source code you own outright
- A 30-day maintenance and growth plan
- Entry to the AI Excellence Academy community for ongoing support
The four-day arc
Day 1 — Business Model & Systems Thinking: Deconstruct your business model. Audit operations. Define your minimum viable system scope.
Day 2 — System Design & Architecture: Translate business requirements into technical architecture. Database design masterclass. Feature specification and wireframing.
Day 3 — Vibe Coding with Claude Opus 4.6: Build your backend, frontend, and features. You direct, AI builds. Complete your entire operating system in one day.
Day 4 — Deploy & Launch: Deploy to your own server. Go cross-platform. Showcase what you built. Certificates and closing.
About your host
Tonisha Tagoe facilitates the Build the System retreat on behalf of Apples & Pears.
Retreat details
- Dates: 21–24 May 2026
- Format: Four-day, hands-on retreat
- Delivery: In-person, Accra, Ghana
Ready to Join?
Secure your spot at Build the System Your Business Needs
Register for Build the System Your Business Needs
21 May 2026 • Innovation Hub
Your Trainer
Your trainer will’ll guide you through the session.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO
Founder of Apples & Pears Holdings and the driving force behind the AI Excellence Hub. Practical AI strategy for business leaders across the Middle East and Africa.
Instant Results
Walk away with completed work
Focused Sessions
Small scope, big impact
Confidential
Private & secure sessions
Expert Guidance
Certified professionals
About This Event
A four-day, hands-on retreat where you design, build, and deploy a custom business operating system tailored to YOUR business. From business model canvas to live deployed system — no code experience required. 21–24 May 2026, Accra, Ghana.
Event Schedule
Why Systems — Not Just Software
The difference between tool-stacking and systems thinking. Why custom beats subscription. Understanding the landscape of…
The difference between tool-stacking and systems thinking. Why custom beats subscription. Understanding the landscape of SaaS, no-code, and vibe coding.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments and informal discussion.
Refreshments and informal discussion.
Business Model Deconstruction
Complete your Business Model Canvas. Map value, customers, revenue, costs, and system implications. Pair exercise…
Complete your Business Model Canvas. Map value, customers, revenue, costs, and system implications. Pair exercise with facilitator review.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue with time for informal discussion and peer support.
Lunch at the venue with time for informal discussion and peer support.
Operations Audit
Interview each other about daily operations. Identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities. Map the processes that…
Interview each other about daily operations. Identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities. Map the processes that consume the most time.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Strategy Before Software
Score each operation for impact, frequency, and automation readiness. Define your MVP scope. End the…
Score each operation for impact, frequency, and automation readiness. Define your MVP scope. End the day knowing exactly what your system will do.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
From Vision to Blueprint
System architecture fundamentals. Modules, users, data flow — explained simply. Translate your MVP scope into…
System architecture fundamentals. Modules, users, data flow — explained simply. Translate your MVP scope into a technical architecture in plain language.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Database Design Workshop
Entity-relationship mapping with sticky notes. Then formalise into your Database Schema Planner. Understand how your…
Entity-relationship mapping with sticky notes. Then formalise into your Database Schema Planner. Understand how your business data connects.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Lunch at the venue.
Feature Specification
Write user stories: "As a ___, I want to ___". Define what your system does,…
Write user stories: "As a ___, I want to ___". Define what your system does, screen by screen. Prioritise features for the build day.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Wireframing with Figma & Excalidraw
Quick visual sketches of your key screens. Reference images for AI to match during the…
Quick visual sketches of your key screens. Reference images for AI to match during the build.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Blueprint Review
One-on-one with facilitator. Validate scope is buildable in one day. Final sign-off on your architecture…
One-on-one with facilitator. Validate scope is buildable in one day. Final sign-off on your architecture blueprint.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Vibe Coding Fundamentals
Build a simple Flask app together. Everyone follows along — the foundation. Learn prompt engineering…
Build a simple Flask app together. Everyone follows along — the foundation. Learn prompt engineering for code generation.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Build Your Backend
Database models, routes, authentication. AI builds your server-side logic from your blueprint specifications.
Database models, routes, authentication. AI builds your server-side logic from your blueprint specifications.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Build Your Frontend
Dashboard, forms, navigation — share reference screenshots and AI matches the style. Your system starts…
Dashboard, forms, navigation — share reference screenshots and AI matches the style. Your system starts to look like a real product.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Lunch at the venue.
Add Your Features
Dedicated build time. Add the features from your user stories. Facilitators circulate to help with…
Dedicated build time. Add the features from your user stories. Facilitators circulate to help with individual builds.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Code Review & Hardening
Peer code review using the Code Review Checklist. Fix security and validation issues. Ensure your…
Peer code review using the Code Review Checklist. Fix security and validation issues. Ensure your system is production-ready.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Server Fundamentals
VPS basics, SSH, command line essentials. Connect to your server. Understand the environment your system…
VPS basics, SSH, command line essentials. Connect to your server. Understand the environment your system will run in.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Deploy Your System
Upload code, configure Gunicorn + Nginx, set up SSL with Let's Encrypt. Your app goes…
Upload code, configure Gunicorn + Nginx, set up SSL with Let's Encrypt. Your app goes live on your own domain.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Lunch at the venue.
Go Cross-Platform
Convert to PWA for mobile install. Android APK generation. Desktop app packaging. Your system is…
Convert to PWA for mobile install. Android APK generation. Desktop app packaging. Your system is now accessible everywhere.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Showcase
5 minutes per participant. Demo your system. Show it on your phone. Celebrate what you've…
5 minutes per participant. Demo your system. Show it on your phone. Celebrate what you've built in 4 days.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Maintenance & Growth
Your 30-day plan. Backup strategy. How to keep building after the retreat. Certificates and closing.
Your 30-day plan. Backup strategy. How to keep building after the retreat. Certificates and closing.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
About This Event
Build the business operating system you actually need.
Most entrepreneurs run their business on a patchwork of subscriptions, spreadsheets, and memory. It works — until it does not. The Build the System retreat is a four-day, hands-on programme where you design, build, and deploy a custom business operating system tailored to YOUR business — not a generic template.
No code experience required.
In four intensive days you go from business model canvas to live, deployed system on your own domain. You direct. Claude Opus 4.6 builds. You own every line of code — no lock-in, no subscription licence fees, no vendor dependency.
What you walk out with
- A custom-built business operating system deployed on your own server and domain
- Complete PWA — works as mobile app, tablet app, and desktop app
- Full source code you own outright
- A 30-day maintenance and growth plan
- Entry to the AI Excellence Academy community for ongoing support
The four-day arc
Day 1 — Business Model & Systems Thinking: Deconstruct your business model. Audit operations. Define your minimum viable system scope.
Day 2 — System Design & Architecture: Translate business requirements into technical architecture. Database design masterclass. Feature specification and wireframing.
Day 3 — Vibe Coding with Claude Opus 4.6: Build your backend, frontend, and features. You direct, AI builds. Complete your entire operating system in one day.
Day 4 — Deploy & Launch: Deploy to your own server. Go cross-platform. Showcase what you built. Certificates and closing.
About your host
Tonisha Tagoe facilitates the Build the System retreat on behalf of Apples & Pears.
Retreat details
- Dates: 21–24 May 2026
- Format: Four-day, hands-on retreat
- Delivery: In-person, Accra, Ghana
Ready to Join?
Secure your spot at Build the System Your Business Needs
Register for Build the System Your Business Needs
21 May 2026 • Innovation Hub
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