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When I Tried to Clone Myself, but not really...

  • Writer: Indu Arimilli
    Indu Arimilli
  • Aug 1
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 6

By Indu Arimilli | August 2025


Every Thursday, I lead our Girls Who Code @ CMU meetings — and every Thursday, I wish I had three clones.One to make slides, one to brainstorm projects, and one to send a pre-event “you’ve got this 💪” message.

So, I did what any PM with a caffeine addiction and a bias for automation would do — I built GWC Genie, my AI co-leader.


Problem Discovery

I ran quick user interviews (read: venting calls) with other GWC chapter leads nationwide.The recurring theme? Planning fatigue — that constant juggle between creativity, logistics, and morale.

Here’s the empathy map I sketched:

  • Thinks: “How do I make coding exciting every week?”

  • Feels: “Tired. Inspired. Repeat.”

  • Says: “Wish I had a co-lead who could plan things for me.”

  • Does: Googles ‘fun icebreakers for coders’ at 1 a.m.


My Solution: GWC Genie

A Slack-integrated AI chapter co-leader that plans, motivates, and ideates alongside you.

MVP Features:

  • Meeting Planner — auto-generates agendas, coding prompts, and icebreakers

  • Idea Generator — creates beginner-friendly challenges aligned with member interests

  • Motivation Bot — sends pre-event pep messages and post-event reflections

User Story:

“As a chapter lead, I want weekly agendas generated based on member interests so I can focus on mentorship, not logistics.”


My Prompt to Build the MVP

Here’s the actual prompt I used to vibe-code the first prototype:

Prompt: “You are an AI assistant for a Girls Who Code chapter. Using mock data of member interests, skill levels, and event feedback, generate:

  1. A 60-minute meeting agenda with time blocks (intro, activity, reflection).

  2. One fun icebreaker that builds community.

  3. One beginner-friendly coding challenge aligned with the week’s theme.

  4. A short motivational message for the group.

    Return results in a Slack-friendly message format.”


My Prototype

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My Conclusion

Leadership can scale — if you design it with empathy and AI scaffolding. Because sometimes, the best co-lead isn’t human — it’s the one who reminds you to hydrate before your workshop. 💧

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