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317: What it's like to take part in a hackathon
Episode 317
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Femke and Charli discuss various aspects of hackathons, including team organization and timelines, the motivations behind creating dedicated create weeks, whether projects should go live afterward, the competitive dynamics of hackathons, and provide valuable advice for companies interested in hosting their own hackathons.
Timestamps:
0:47 Episode start
01:27 Framer Sponsorship
02:43 Have you been part of hackathons before?
07:38 How can non-technical team members add value during a hackathon?
10:11 Are hackathons competitive?
11:10 Do hackathon projects typically go live? What are the next steps afterward?
12:03 Do teams intentionally save work for hackathons? Is it part of your roadmap process?
15:17 Have you seen projects die after a hackathon?
18:12 What motivated you to start these hackathons?
22:18 What advice would you give to those wanting to organise a hackathon at their company?
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