The Hackathon Podcast

In this episode, I interviewed Aditya Oberai. Aditya is a Major League Hacking coach, Twilio Champion, Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador and Google DSC Lead. He shared his wealth of knowledge about Hackathons with us and what hackers, mentors, and organisers need to do to be successful. I hope you enjoy the show

In this episode, I caught up with Melanie De Giola, a detailed Project Manager and Hackathon organiser who specialises in bringing order to chaos and thrives when working with a number of key stakeholders. Melanie is an organiser of The Humanitarian Innovation Hackathon, a weekend-long virtual event designed for university students to work collaboratively in cross-discipline teams to create technology-driven solutions for the most pressing humanitarian challenges. I hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, I interviewed conversation deisgn expert, Daniel Stillman. We discussed the importance of intentionally designing conversations and how to engage the end-users in problem-driven solutions in Hackathons. Daniel had amazing insights into how to effectively collaborate with team members and how to design amazing conversations. I hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, I discussed community hackathons in the political industry with Campaign Labs organisers, Hannah O'Rouke and James Moulding. Campaign Labs building the case for an evidence-based approach to campaigning and in December 2020, they hosted their first Hackathon. Hannah and James share their experiences building a grassroots community and the challenges in challenging the status quo.

In this episode, I spoke to Alice Stewart, the founder of Touchy Feely Tech, a hardware company that creates educational kits and experiences that combine hardware, software, and hands-on craft. Alice shares her insights into the role Hackathons have to play in the creative landscape and her take on SexTech Hackathons. I hope you enjoy the show.

In this episode, I interview Catcus Chu, an inductee into OnDeck's Podcaster Fellowship and podcast host of Meta Politics, a podcast that asks tough political questions such as why is politics irrational? And why are there blatantly deranged ideas in every level of media? In this show we discussed the OnDeck's 2021 Global Build Weekend and the intersection of Mathematics and Hackathons. I hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, I connected with Tähe-Kai Tillo, the Co-founder and design sprint facilitator of Studio Leek, a design sprint agency in Tallinn, Estonia that is helping bring innovation to business' workflow to build better products faster. I discussed the intersection between design thinking and Hackathons with Tähe-Kai. I hope you enjoy the show.

In this episode, I discussed scout programs, entrepreneurship, and the faster further pitch competition with Adam Hardej, the founder and CEO of Open Scout. Adam shares his entrepreneurial journey and his mission to make venture building more equitable. 

In this episode, I discussed WindHacks, a community for innovators and entrepreneurs to learn, create and share, with Karlis Skuja, WindHacks founder and community, open communication, and innovation enthusiast. Karlis shared his extensive hackathon experience and knowledge and discussed his forthcoming SexHack and MediaHack events.

In this episode, I’ll be talking to Alexis and Annabelle, two of the organizers of Creatica, New York City’s first virtual, all-female, trans, and non-binary hackathon. Creatica equipped equip young women in high school and college around the world with the real technical skills and a support network to pursue their interests in tech.‍ Creatica was a huge success with over 450 participants worldwide and 40% high school student participants. I hope you enjoy the show