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Getting Started

Understanding the frameworks

What is Matt Murphy AI?

Matt Murphy AI is the free framework library for operators and builders deploying AI in real businesses. It hosts the 30-Day AI Prescription, Bertha, the Staff Hackathon methodology, and the Vibecoding production stack—every kit free, with certification through The Faction community.

Are the AI deployment kits really free?

Yes. Every DIY kit on mattmurphy.ai is free to download and use. The business model is certification and community through The Faction—not paywalled playbooks. Paid keynoting and Faction Group build services are separate lanes.

Where should I start if I have never deployed AI in my business?

Start with the 30-Day AI Prescription. It is a structured readiness ramp that routes you into the right tier—founder operating system, team hackathon, or production build—based on where you actually are, not where you wish you were.

What is the 30-Day AI Prescription?

A free thirty-day readiness program that walks operators through assessment, prioritization, and the first concrete actions before funding a big AI bet. It is the entry ramp to every other framework on the site.

What is Bertha and who is it for?

Bertha is an AI chief-of-staff framework for founders and operators—calendar, communications, decision cadence, and the vulnerability bargain that makes delegation work. Tier one: get your own house in order before you automate the company.

What is an AI hackathon for staff?

A facilitated half-day to full-day format that surfaces what your floor already knows about AI leverage. The Hackathon DIY Kit includes hour-by-hour methodology, gamification, the Love/Hate Map, and the Three-Bucket Sort—so leadership sees real opportunities, not slide-deck guesses.

What is vibecoding and why does it matter?

Vibecoding means using AI-assisted tools to build software fast, then finishing with engineering discipline—security, deployment, observability. The Vibecoding DIY Kit covers the production stack so a demo becomes a product. When you need hands-on finishing, Faction Group's vibe-code finisher lane exists for that gap.

What is The Faction community?

The Faction is the certification body for operators deploying these frameworks in real businesses. Ranks run Prospect → Associate → Operator → Made, with Owner/Operator and Technician/Advisor branches. The free kits are curriculum; the community is where value compounds.

What is Not Murphy's Law?

Matt Murphy's upcoming book—50,000+ words on why 90% of AI projects fail and the readiness playbook that doesn't. Every framework on the site maps to chapters. Free PDF on launch; hardcopy on Amazon.

Finding Your Fit

Which path is right for you?

How is Matt Murphy AI different from hiring an AI consultant?

The site gives you the playbooks free. Consultants charge for the same frameworks behind a retainer. When you want modular build help—MVP, automation, production hardening—Faction Group is the services arm; mattmurphy.ai is where the curriculum lives.

When should I use the free kits vs hire Faction Group to build?

Use the kits when you or your team can execute with guidance. Hire Faction when you need production software shipped in modular slices—rapid MVP, R.A.P. automations, vibe-code finishing, or full-stack platforms—with demo cadence and fixed modules instead of open-ended backlogs.

Can Faction Group finish a vibecoded prototype I already started?

Yes—that is a common path. Many teams prototype with Cursor, Bolt, or Replit, then stall on security, deployment, and reliability. Faction's vibe-code finisher lane bridges demo to production without a full rewrite.

Does Matt Murphy keynote at conferences and corporate events?

Yes. Keynoting covers practical AI deployment—Bertha live demos, the vibe-code economy, AI readiness, and founder operating systems. Book via Calendly on the keynoting page; every talk is sourced from real deployments, not trend slides.

What does Faction Certified mean?

Faction certification validates that an operator or technician has deployed the frameworks under capstone review—not just watched content. Two branches: run your own AI-enabled business (Owner/Operator) or certify others (Technician/Advisor). Both paths lead to Made.

Is shadow AI covered in the free frameworks?

Yes. Shadow AI—employees using unapproved AI tools—is addressed in the Hackathon DIY Kit and throughout Not Murphy's Law. For enterprise governance and detection in regulated contexts, Faction Group partners on Olakai deployments at gofactiongroup.com.

Do I need technical skills to use the Bertha DIY Kit?

You need operational discipline more than deep engineering. Bertha is about founder clarity—calendar, comms, decision cadence—not writing code. Technical builders often pair Bertha with the Vibecoding kit for tier three.

Next Steps

Ready to move forward

How do I book Matt Murphy for a keynote or consultation?

Use the Calendly link on the keynoting page or site footer. Bring a one-page brief: audience, outcome, systems involved, and timeline. No public email is listed intentionally—scheduling keeps intake clean.

How do I join The Faction waitlist?

Visit the-faction page and join the waitlist. Founding members (first 77 paid subscribers) lock in $77/mo for life. The free kits are available immediately; Faction membership adds certification, community spaces, and living framework updates.

How do I get notified when Not Murphy's Law launches?

Drop your email on the Not Murphy's Law page. One email on launch day with the free PDF. Frameworks are already live as free kits while the book is in final production.

Where do I go for professional AI build services?

For modular engineering—rapid MVP, automation modules, assessments, hackathons, Olakai governance—visit professional-services on this site or gofactiongroup.com directly. Matt Murphy AI teaches the playbook; Faction Group ships the software.

How do I contact Matt Murphy AI about privacy or terms?

Privacy and terms requests: book a short Calendly slot and note "Privacy request" or message on LinkedIn. There is no public mailbox on the site by design.

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