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Dream! Hack! Build!

By : Ann Molin, Love Dager, Mustafa Sherif, Carolina Emanuelson, Dr. Kristofer Vernmark
Book Image

Dream! Hack! Build!

By: Ann Molin, Love Dager, Mustafa Sherif, Carolina Emanuelson, Dr. Kristofer Vernmark

Overview of this book

Discover the transformative power of hackathons with expert guidance from Ann, founder of the Hack for Earth Foundation. With a background in psychology and years of experience as Head Project Manager at Hack for Sweden, she brings unparalleled insight into human behavior and citizen-driven innovation. In this book, Ann introduces the innovative Dream! Hack! Build! method and guides you in taking action through the hackathon process and implementing solutions fast. The book is divided into three parts. Part I explains why hackathons are effective for innovation in today’s complex business landscape, showcasing real-world examples of citizen-driven innovation and how to use them to drive impact in your organization. Part II delves into organizing a hackathon, emphasizing audience engagement by creating challenges with a deep sense of urgency. You’ll learn how to choose the right hackathon platforms, structure, and communication strategy, and manage hackers, mentors, jury groups, and partnerships to serve your hackathon purpose and achieve impactful results. Part III is where you’ll bring hackathon solutions to fruition by designing a customized acceleration program grounded in science and established facts of start-up success. By the end of this book, you’ll be on your way to becoming a change maker of the future.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Part 1: Why We Hack
5
Part 2: Introduction to How to Hack
11
Part 3: Introduction to How to Build
15
Glossary
Appendix A: Appendix B

Summary

In this chapter, we delved into the realm of external communication for hackathons and discovered how it can be leveraged to expand your audience and establish a profound connection with your community. We began by examining the distinctions between various social media platforms, unraveling their unique features and advantages. To illustrate our points, we drew upon the remarkable campaigns of Dream for Sweden and Dream for Earth, showcasing how they effectively utilized social media.

Moving forward, we explored the fundamentals of setting up social media accounts for your hackathon. We provided insights into the key considerations that must be taken into account when crafting a social media team capable of delivering on your hackathon objectives. The significance of assembling a team with diverse skill sets and a shared passion for the event was emphasized.

Additionally, we emphasized the pivotal role of timing in your hackathon’s external communication strategy...