Amanda Spann is America’s Leading App Educator—a serial entrepreneur, author, and brand strategist with a global track record of helping individuals and institutions design, launch, and scale tech-driven initiatives. She has coached and consulted more than 30,000 entrepreneurs worldwide, specializing in supporting underserved and underestimated founders across the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean.
I Have an App Idea is the ultimate resource for aspiring app entrepreneurs without a technical background. This interactive workbook offers a clear, step-by-step roadmap to help non-technical founders move from concept to launch with confidence — breaking down the complexities of app development into simple, practical, and actionable steps.
The App Accelerator is a training program that helps non-technical founders turn their ideas into real, scalable apps and digital products. The program is delivered through a self-paced online curriculum as well as live-coached workshops facilitated in collaboration with colleges, universities, and economic development entities—now reaching more than 107 institutions nationwide. Through simple frameworks, guided coaching, and practical tools, we equip students, founders, and professionals with the tech-building skills to innovate confidently and participate in the digital economy.
Being a part of the program has made me feel like an accomplished business woman. I would not have ever gotten my product off the ground without the App Accelerator. Now, I know the steps I have to take and feel confident going into the next iteration of my app. I know how to scale the product down to make sure it reaches the next milestone in a reasonable period of time. The App Accelerator has helped me create my path to success in developing an app... App entrepreneurship is not so scary or unattainable any longer.
Being a part of the program has made me feel like an accomplished business woman. I would not have ever gotten my product off the ground without the App Accelerator. Now, I know the steps I have to take and feel confident going into the next iteration of my app. I know how to scale the product down to make sure it reaches the next milestone in a reasonable period of time. The App Accelerator has helped me create my path to success in developing an app... App entrepreneurship is not so scary or unattainable any longer.
Being a part of the program has made me feel like an accomplished business woman. I would not have ever gotten my product off the ground without the App Accelerator. Now, I know the steps I have to take and feel confident going into the next iteration of my app. I know how to scale the product down to make sure it reaches the next milestone in a reasonable period of time. The App Accelerator has helped me create my path to success in developing an app... App entrepreneurship is not so scary or unattainable any longer.
Being a part of the program has made me feel like an accomplished business woman. I would not have ever gotten my product off the ground without the App Accelerator. Now, I know the steps I have to take and feel confident going into the next iteration of my app. I know how to scale the product down to make sure it reaches the next milestone in a reasonable period of time. The App Accelerator has helped me create my path to success in developing an app... App entrepreneurship is not so scary or unattainable any longer.
Based on Amanda’s book, the self-paced App Accelerator Community gives you the step-by-step guidance, structure, and support you need to bring your idea to life — without coding, confusion, or costly mistakes. You’ll gain the clarity and confidence to build your app the right way from day one.
Real conversations with founders, creators, and everyday innovators turning their ideas into real apps. Based on Amanda’s upcoming book, the I Have An App Idea Podcast breaks down the journey from idea to app through candid interviews, live coaching, and zero-fluff insights for non-technical builders.
Real conversations with founders, creators, and everyday innovators turning their ideas into real apps. Based on Amanda’s upcoming book, the I Have An App Idea Podcast breaks down the journey from idea to app through candid interviews, live coaching, and zero-fluff insights for non-technical builders.
Everything you need to plan, validate, and launch your app idea.
Budget Planner
App Safeguarding Checklist
Validation Playbook
Developer Interview Sheets
App Brainstorm Activities
AI Tools List
90-Day App Planner
Everything you need to plan, validate, and launch your app idea.
Budget Planner
App Safeguarding Checklist
Validation Playbook
Developer Interview Sheets
App Brainstorm Activities
AI Tools List
90-Day App Planner
Work with Amanda through transformative keynotes, strategic consulting, and community partnerships that empower organizations, founders, and entire ecosystems to thrive in the digital and AI economy.
Amanda Spann is America’s Leading App Educator—a serial entrepreneur, author, and brand strategist with a global track record of helping individuals and institutions design, launch, and scale tech-driven initiatives. She has coached and consulted more than 30,000 entrepreneurs worldwide, specializing in supporting underserved and underestimated founders across the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean.
Amanda splits her time between consulting with entrepreneurial ecosystems, managing her portfolio of apps, and leading The App Accelerator—an AI-powered app development training program based on her book I Have An App Idea. The Accelerator equips everyday people without technical experience to transform their ideas into scalable, revenue-ready apps. Through national partnerships, the program has expanded access to over 107 colleges and universities.
Centered on the Innovation Economy, Amanda’s work empowers the “missing middle”—capable professionals who simply need the right tools, guidance, and confidence to build the future.