What actually happens at a Hackathon?
Hackathons are popping up everywhere. This reminds me of when we started hacking Hackathons Australia: it was made apparent that it was...
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How COVID19 helped me pivot my startup over 3 weekend 'hackathons'
I'm not an alien when it comes to change. Getting thrown in an unknown situation, finding people with the same mindset, getting up to...
What to look out for when transitioning to an online Hackathon
This month has been crazy. I think I've counted at least 10 Hackathons around 7 countries (Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Australia, US, UK,...
The most important element hackathon participants forget about to do..
Every hackathon I've participated in has been a journey in itself. But there is one element that can make or break your experience. At my...
The Unique Value Proposition (UVP) of Hackathons
Making a big impact on the world is not easy an easy task. Success doesn't just come out of thin air, it's a process of many failures,...
3 Hacks when pitching to participate in an internal innovation program
Two weeks ago Schneider Electric Pacific launched their internal accelerator program in its 2nd year. Like most programs we changed a lot...
Who goes to hackathons?
Hackathons are not only for programmers or ‘hackers’, they’re an experience which everyone should be going through. At the Smart Cities...
A nerd's guide on how to network with others
Networking is tough. It requires a lot of hard work and time. Not everyone is good at it, in fact a majority of people suck at it and...
I have a Business Idea- What Should I Do?
Being ‘known’ as someone who encompasses an entrepreneurial spirit, I get asked constantly ‘I have a business idea, what should I do?’...