How to Win Your Next Hackathon

Want to stand out and take home the winning prize at your next hackathon?

Hackathons aren't just about who writes the most lines of code—they are won by the teams that nail the problem statement, build a functional prototype, and deliver a killer business pitch.

As a 4x hackathon champion (including 1st place at the SAP AppGyver Hackathon and finalist at Sun Life’s SunVibe), I’ve mastered the formula for building solutions that impress corporate leaders and judging panels.

What we can cover in this 45-minute strategy session:

• Ideation & Scope: Refining your idea to ensure it solves a high-value, realistic problem without over-engineering.
• Rapid Prototyping: Technical architecture strategies (Cloud, Python, AI) to build a working MVP within a tight 24-48 hour window.
• The Winning Pitch: Structuring your presentation, designing slides that tell a story, and prepping for intense live Q&A.
• Team Dynamics: How to divide roles (Frontend, Backend, Data, Pitching) to execute seamlessly under pressure.

How to prepare: Bring the hackathon themes/problem statements, your team's initial ideas, or a draft of your presentation deck. Let's build a winning strategy!