Master Claude Code: Proven Daily Workflows from 3 Technical Founders (Real Examples)

If you're using Claude Code by just typing in prompts as though it's another chatbot, you're missing 90% of its value. While it looks like a simple command-line tool, Claude is one of the first true AI agents, and learning to harness its full power is critical for any AI engineer or founder. In this deep-dive session, three AI-native founders, Galen Ward ( https://x.com/galenward ), Anand Tyagi ( https://x.com/ananddtyagi ), and Patrick Ellis ( https://x.com/PatOakEllis ) share the core principles, tactical frameworks, and advanced prompting techniques they use every day. Learn how to move beyond simple code generation and start using Claude for multi-step reasoning, automated code reviews, and complex project execution. This talk will give you the actionable workflows to unlock the next level of your productivity and become a truly AI-native developer. You can view all of our slides here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1un2nq-LgPq3bEP4Bwy3dd8FNp5hW5zSd Our talk was hosted at Foundations (a private group of AI / startup founders in Seattle, WA): https://www.seattlefoundations.org Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro Part 1: Core Concepts & GitHub Automation (Anand) 01:43 - Part 1 (Anand): When to Use Claude Code vs. Cursor 02:27 - The Claude.md File: Your Project's Core Context 03:20 - Pro Tip: Create Claude.md Files for Every Subfolder 05:32 - Incredible Feature: Integrating Claude with GitHub for an Automated AI Teammate 07:22 - How to Use Commands to Create Reusable, Shareable Workflows Part 2: Agentic Systems & Advanced Setups (Patrick) 10:07 - Part 2 (Patrick): Beyond Code Gen: Thinking of Claude as a Multi-Step Agentic Tool 12:05 - The Power of Reflection: How Claude Self-Corrects Its Own Mistakes 14:15 - How to Supercharge the GitHub Integration by Modifying the YAML File 15:45 - The Next Level: Understanding and Using Agent Swarms 18:40 - The Golden Rule of AI Agents: Context is EVERYTHING 19:05 - A Checklist of Essential Context to Give Your Agent (Mocks, Linters, Examples) Part 3: The Ultimate Prompting Framework (Galen) 21:30 - Part 3 (Galen): The Core Framework: Explore, Plan, Execute 22:25 - The Right Prompt to Force Claude to Build Deep Context 23:40 - CRITICAL TECHNIQUE: Using Double Escape (esc esc) to Fork a Conversation 24:25 - How to Use /resume to Create Multiple High-Context Agents 27:35 - THE "MY DEVELOPER" PROMPT TRICK for Getting Unbiased Feedback 29:15 - Pro Tip: Force Claude to Avoid Backwards Compatibility for Cleaner Code 31:25 - Why Claude Prefers Writing New Code vs. Editing Existing Code 34:40 - Context Window Management: Why You Must AVOID /compact 34:55 - A Better Method: How to Use /rewind to Preserve High-Quality Context 35:45 - Easy Mode: Getting Claude to Solve Git Merge Conflicts If you found this helpful, you may like my other videos on becoming an AI-native engineer: My Startup’s AI Agent Playbook for 5-10x Engineering Speed (with Claude Code, MCP’s, etc): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PxkYZ_4z50 AI Startup Playbook 2025: A Founder/CTO’s Insights from AI Engineer World's Fair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzYto7ZcFWo