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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

This chapter delved into the concept and driving forces behind citizen-driven innovation, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of why this approach is effective and detailing the deployment of the dynamic Dream! Hack! Build! methodology. Through this exploration, you’ve gained insights into the critical role of establishing a sense of urgency and formulating an MTP. These concepts are not just theoretical – they’re practical tools that, when applied through the Dream! Hack! Build! method, can act as catalysts for cultivating innovation and generating significant impact within any organization.

Through the lens of citizen-driven innovation, you’ve seen the power of inviting and engaging a broad community in the ideation and problem-solving process. Real-world applications of this method have been illustrated with the case studies of the Dream for Earth and Dream for Sweden campaigns, offering tangible examples of how to mobilize and...