Sachin Gupta | CEOHackathons

We conducted 100+ hackathons all over the world

This is what we learned…

as organizers, partners and platform providers

Its about breaking into the Pentagon

Creative Problem Solving

Why hackathons

Hackathons give you

1.

2.

Creative environment

3.

Adrenaline Rush!

CreateAnd

Innovate

Hackathon = Hack + Marathon

Started in 1999

• Hackathons are only for developers• A complete product has to be built in a

hackathon• Hackathons are about getting specific

problems solved• Hackathons are walk-in drives

• Hackathons are for fostering innovation• Hackathons are all about networking• Hackathons are thinking out of the box• Hackathons are about having some fun!

Hackathons are used for… 1. Fostering innovation internally in an

organization.2. Facilitating open innovation outside the

company3. Crowd-sourcing solutions to tough

problems4. Driving awareness for a technology5. Engaging with technical community6. Celebrating a cause

Tips for a good hackathon..

Pick a theme Limit the limits

Keep it fun

Good experience

Prizes & swags

Hackathon are like…..

Sachin Gupta | CEOHackerEarth

contact@hackerearth.com