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Day 1 of the Scroll Hacks Global Hackathon has wrapped up successfully! 🎉 A fantastic start to three days filled with innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. It's inspiring to see participants from around the globe dive into their projects, connect with peers, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. This isn’t just a competition; it’s a chance to make an impact, learn from one another, and turn bold ideas into reality. Looking forward to seeing the incredible solutions that come to life over the next two days! Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀 #ScrollHacks #GlobalHackathon #Day1 #Innovation #TechForGood

🌟 Introducing Yourself to Potential Teammates 🌟 In our last post, we discussed how to find teammates for hackathons. Now, let’s talk about how to introduce yourself effectively, whether you're at an in-person or hybrid/virtual hackathon. Introducing yourself in the proper way is very crucial. In my experience, I’ve seen many people give just a one-line intro, leaving us with little knowledge about them or their skills; this makes it harder to find like-minded teammates. Here's an introduction template that you can use, regardless of in-person or hybrid/virtual hackathon 🗣️ Template: "Hi, I'm [Your Name]. I'm a [Your Role, e.g., full stack developer, designer, project manager, etc.] with experience in [Key Skills, e.g., Python, UX design]. I'm really excited about this hackathon because [Reason, e.g., I'm passionate about AI and machine learning, I want to learn new things, etc]. I'm looking to team up with people who are interested in [Specific Area or Goal, e.g., developing innovative healthcare solutions]." Note: If its a virtual hackathon, be sure to include your time zone in your introduction as well, so teammates can coordinate effectively. When introducing yourself, keep it concise and highlight your key skills and goals. This will effectively set the stage for successful collaborations. In our next post, we’ll dive into what to do if a teammate leaves midway through the hackathon. Stay tuned! 🚨 Looking for hackathon teammates and guidance? Join WeCracked, a community of 3,000+ hackers across the US! 🟣 Website(with Discord): https://wecracked.com/ #Hackathons #Networking #TeamBuilding #Innovation #TechForBeginners #WeCracked

It's that time of year when the best minds at Gett gather together to tackle some of the most exciting problems. This year for the first time, I was asked to join the leading team of the #Hackathon. The competition was fierce, with so many innovative ideas. It was an incredible and humbling experience to see such brilliant concepts come to life in less than 48 hours. 17/21 teams reached the demos with baked solutions! Truly inspiring 💡 Not only that, but according to our CEO Matteo de Renzi (and many others) this turned out to be “The best Hackathon we ever had at Gett”, or as someone else told me - “It's almost like you could take the top 8-9 ideas and build a very successful roadmap based on them". The excitement across departments and geographies was real. To me, the following are what made it exceptional: 🌎 Diversity: It’s not just a buzzword, it actually works. Diverse teams have the potential to come up with cross-functional solutions that are so elegant it makes it seem easy. Our top 3 (even 5!) teams this year were extremely diverse groups, with experts from across the board holding vast knowledge of our top main markets. 🚿 Relatable theme: The best ideas come in the shower right? Make sure people can leverage the hackathon to turn those lightbulb moments into action. Choose themes that resonate with everyone. And I mean everyone -  from Sales to Ops to CExp and R&D/Systems. While these events naturally attract the latter, this year we hoped to engage the rest of the business too. Therefore, the theme that was chosen - “Improve my day2day” - was broad enough to engage everyone while addressing actual pain points, no matter how small or big they are. 🌟 Dream teams: Ensure teams have the right mix of skills and perspectives. As the leadership team, familiarise yourselves with the ideas in advance so you can help assemble balanced teams with all the necessary expertise, leading to more effective problem-solving. Is the idea heavily dependent on AI? Help them find a stellar data scientist to join the team. Is it a payment-related solution? Make sure they have a finance wizard on board. Is it aimed at solving a long-term pain point? Pair them with someone who knows the industry's ins and outs. Are there two ideas with similar scope? Suggest they team up (the winning team was a merge of two ideas from IL and the UK!). None of this would have happened without the Hackathon leading team, the live spirit behind it all - Noa Rechnitz Yevgeni Mumblat Daniel Corcos Federico Dayan, and our one and only CTO - Yaki Zakai. It was a pleasure taking this journey with you, all committed to the mission of making this Hackathon record-breaking despite our busy schedules. Here's to many more! 🚀🏆 #GettHackathon2024 #Innovation #RecordBreaking

🌟 Today’s Update 🌟 Today, my team and I focused on working through our idea for 𝟵𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀. We’re laying down the groundwork and ensuring we have a solid concept before moving into the development phase. Not much coding yet, but the brainstorming and idea refinement are key! Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds. 🚀 #Hackathon #9Hacks #Teamwork #Innovation #LearningJourney #Tech

Ideon - our internal hackathon was a dynamic platform for igniting innovation! Teams unleashed their creativity, brainstorming, collaborating, and developing groundbreaking ideas. Check out highlights from the event and hear from our winning teams about their incredible journey and ideas! 💡🏆  #Hackathon #Innovation #Teamwork #Winners #PiramalFinance 

🚨9 Days Away🚨 🤔💭 Each day for the next 9 days, we’re going to give you an “encouragement” or more appropriately a reason why we believe YOU need to be at BDX, our 24hr Hackathon. 1️⃣ Reason 1: For the past couple days or even months, you’ve been looking for sign and asking for help but you haven’t been able to find it. You scour LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit and go to as many mixers as you can but you never find the co-founder or that program that can take you over the initial jump to jumpstart the next evolution of your business or idea. 👉🏾🪧 THIS IS YOUR SIGN! 👩🏽🔧👨🏼🔧 Building a company or a product is an arduous undertaking and no one does it alone, at any point. There are vast amounts of streamlining technologies and programs geared to setting foundations for you build upon. AND WE’RE ONE OF THEM! 🚀 The best, and most surprising part, to most people is…all we want from you is 24hrs of GRIND, GRIT, and GETTING AFTER IT. THAT’S IT. 🫱🏾🫲🏼 We made this program for people like YOU and do this work so people like YOU can participate in how we as a society innovate. So Ready or Not, that moment you’ve been asking for is here…just take a leap of faith and see where the journey takes you 👍🏾 We’re here to not only catch you and push you forward further into your destiny, so join us in ATLANTA on June 8th! See you there: https://lnkd.in/gh5MiuZU #builddayx #innovationbootcamp #24hrhackathon

🚀 Exciting Times Ahead! Team Meeting for August Build-a-thon Prep What an incredible energy in the room Yesterday as we gathered to discuss our upcoming Build-a-thon in August! 💡✨ Our team is buzzing with innovative ideas and a collaborative spirit that is truly inspiring. This Build-a-thon is all about pushing boundaries, thinking outside the box, and leveraging our collective expertise to create something extraordinary. Here’s what we’re most excited about: 🔹Innovation: Brainstorming groundbreaking ideas that could shape the future of our industry. 🔹Collaboration: Bringing together diverse skill sets and perspectives to solve complex challenges. 🔹Learning: Gaining new insights, enhancing our skills, and growing together as a team. 🔹Impact: Building solutions that could have a meaningful impact on our community and beyond. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the big event. We can’t wait to see what amazing innovations will come out of this Build-a-thon! #Hack4Bloom #Buildathon2024 #Innovation #TeamWork #TechForGood

🌟 Quick Tips for Hackathon Success 🌟 In the last post, we explored different types of hackathons and how to choose the right one for you. Now, let’s dive into some tips to help you make the most out of your hackathon experience, regardless of which type you choose. 1. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 Research the theme and tools you’ll be using. Familiarize yourself with necessary software in advance. 2. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 Ensure your team has diverse skills (developers, designers, marketers) and establish clear communication channels. 3. 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 Outline your objectives and prioritize tasks to stay focused and productive. 4. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 Use project management tools and document your progress to maintain clarity. 5. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 Short breaks help you stay refreshed and creative. 6. 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 Engage with other participants, mentors, and sponsors. Seek feedback to improve your project. 7. 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Embrace the learning process and have fun. Celebrate your progress, no matter the outcome. Hackathons are incredible opportunities to innovate, learn, and connect. By following these tips, you can enhance your experience and make every hackathon count. What are your top tips for hackathon success? Share them in the comments! 🚨 Looking for hackathon teammates and guidance? Join WeCracked, a community of 1,000+ hackers across the US! 🟣 Website(with Discord): https://wecracked.com/ #Hackathons #HackathonTips #Innovation #TechForBeginners #Networking #WeCracked

💻 "Teaming with Besfort Ajdari and two other brilliant peers from April 20th to 21st, Brainster organized an exhilarating 48-hour online hackathon. The event delved headfirst into a whirlwind of innovation, collaboration, and sleepless nights to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in our field. ". 🌐 🔍 Over the course of the hackathon, we explored cutting-edge technologies, brainstormed creative solutions, and pushed the boundaries of what's possible in just 48 hours. From coding marathons to debugging sessions, every moment was filled with adrenaline and excitement. 🤝 But what truly made this experience extraordinary was the power of teamwork. Despite the tight deadline and the occasional technical hiccup, our synergy never wavered. Each member brought their unique strengths to the table, fostering a dynamic environment where ideas flourished and problems were solved with precision and ingenuity. 💡 As the clock ticked down to the final moments, we unveiled our innovative solution with pride. While the journey was challenging and the sleepless nights were real, the sense of accomplishment was unparalleled. We may have logged countless hours behind our screens, but the lessons learned and the bonds forged are invaluable. 🌟 Huge thanks to the organizers for orchestrating such an incredible event and providing a platform for aspiring innovators to shine. And to my teammates, your dedication, talent, and camaraderie made this hackathon an unforgettable experience. Here's to the next adventure! 🚀💼 #Hackathon #Innovation #Teamwork #TechLife #SleeplessNights

🏆 Celebrating Creativity and Innovation: Highlights from our 24-Hour Hackathon! 🚀 The brainbay- & fluX-energy electrified the environment during our 24-hour hackathon. A marathon of brainstorming, coding, and collaboration. We explored the realms of the possible, the practical, and yes, even the seemingly impossible! The brainbay & flux-teams, gathered in eight dynamic teams. Each packed with diverse talent and expertise. Among the many remarkable ideas that were explored two stood out. Their creators received well-deserved accolades in the form of our coveted trophies.   🏆 Most Creative Idea: "Receive Personalized Housing Offers Instantly" A simple and ingenious concept was rewarded price for most creative idea. The team demonstrated a working prototype sending tailored housing recommendations based on natural language input of a customer’s preferences as soon as they hit the market! By simply inputting your housing criteria, you'll receive instant notifications for properties that match your preferences, enabling you to act swiftly and secure that dream home without delay.   🏆 Best Idea: "Enhancing Transparency in Flux's Taxation Models" Another team showcased exceptional ingenuity making the "black box" of Flux valuation models more transparent to the end users. This breakthrough empowers our valuators with clear insights into the intricacies of calculations, simplifying the process and enhancing efficiency. It's a game-changer that streamlines operations and ensures transparency and accuracy in every assessment. What truly made this hackathon special was the teamwork we experienced as colleagues.    #Innovation #Hackathon #Teamwork #Creativity #Brainbay #Flux #TechInnovation #Collaboration #WorkCulture