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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

Relevant resources offered by partner organizations

Harnessing the full potential of partner organizations in a hackathon involves strategically accessing a diverse range of resources that the hacker teams can use during the hackathon to create innovative solutions. By fostering collaborative relationships and understanding the multifaceted needs of hackathon participants, organizers can tap into a wealth of support from partner organizations. Here is a list of potential resources that organizations may possess, usually very valuable and appreciated by hackathon participants, that will ensure that the solutions created are significantly innovative:

  • Open data repositories: Encourage partner organizations, especially those in the public sector, to provide access to open data repositories. Open data serves as a valuable resource for participants, enabling them to integrate real-world information into their solutions. This could include datasets related to demographics, environmental...