Explore the world of hackathons and their evolving role in the tech industry through this insightful 28-minute talk featuring Brandon Kessler, Founder and CEO of DevPost. Discover why hackathons remain a powerful tool for innovation, particularly in the AI era, and how they're being utilized by companies for both public competitions and internal initiatives. Gain valuable insights into DevPost's journey from hosting diverse public challenges to focusing exclusively on developer-centric events. Learn about the company's new product designed specifically for internal company hackathons and how these events have mirrored top tech trends over the years. Delve into Kessler's favorite competitions and his predictions for future technological advancements that may seem like science fiction today.
Powering the World's Hackathons - DevPost's Impact on AI Innovation
Overview
Syllabus
DevPost’s mission and why hackathons are still so valuable, especially at this moment with AI
What makes a hackathon successful?
Brandon’s story: he founded and ran a music label for years before seeing the opportunity with challenges
Launching ChallengePost, scaling up and powering all federal competitions under President Obama — and why they eventually changed the name and company focus to DevPost
Launching DevPost for teams: a tool for companies to run internal hackathons
Brandon’s favorite competitions over the years
How hackathons have mirrored the top tech trends: from cloud to XR to blockchain to AI
What’s something that sounds like science fiction now, but that Brandon thinks will be commonplace soon?
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