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Cillers Hackathon Podcast - Kristofer Vernmark
Meet Kristofer Vernmark, PhD, MSc, Linköping University.
Kristofer is a well-known researcher at Linköping University and co-author of the groundbreaking book "Dream! Hack! Build!". He is also the creator of the Build for Earth program. In collaboration with the Hack for Earth foundation, Kristofer has worked with diverse and innovative teams from around the globe, united in their mission to develop solutions for a more sustainable planet.
With over 17 years of experience as a psychologist, manager, consultant, author, and researcher in the field of digital mental health, Dr. Vernmark has been a pioneer in making internet-based treatments accessible within the Swedish primary care system. His exceptional contributions were recently recognized with the prestigious 2022 eMHIC award for Leadership Excellence in eMental Health Implementation.
In this episode, we delve into the process of transforming hackathon projects into reality. Discover how 8 teams, selected from a pool of 1,000 participants in Hack for Earth's global hackathons, are granted the opportunity to join the 6-month BUILD accelerator program. The transition from a hackathon to establishing a company is a significant leap, and we explore the components of the Build program and the crucial emphasis on fostering psychological safety within the teams. While we merely scratch the surface in this episode (we could easily spend another 4 hours discussing this topic), we provide valuable insights into the distinguishing characteristics of successful start-ups and innovation projects.
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By Per LangeMeet Kristofer Vernmark, PhD, MSc, Linköping University.
Kristofer is a well-known researcher at Linköping University and co-author of the groundbreaking book "Dream! Hack! Build!". He is also the creator of the Build for Earth program. In collaboration with the Hack for Earth foundation, Kristofer has worked with diverse and innovative teams from around the globe, united in their mission to develop solutions for a more sustainable planet.
With over 17 years of experience as a psychologist, manager, consultant, author, and researcher in the field of digital mental health, Dr. Vernmark has been a pioneer in making internet-based treatments accessible within the Swedish primary care system. His exceptional contributions were recently recognized with the prestigious 2022 eMHIC award for Leadership Excellence in eMental Health Implementation.
In this episode, we delve into the process of transforming hackathon projects into reality. Discover how 8 teams, selected from a pool of 1,000 participants in Hack for Earth's global hackathons, are granted the opportunity to join the 6-month BUILD accelerator program. The transition from a hackathon to establishing a company is a significant leap, and we explore the components of the Build program and the crucial emphasis on fostering psychological safety within the teams. While we merely scratch the surface in this episode (we could easily spend another 4 hours discussing this topic), we provide valuable insights into the distinguishing characteristics of successful start-ups and innovation projects.