/ˈhakəθɒn/. A hackathon, also known as a hack day, hackfest, or codefest, is a design sprint-like event where people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming and to create a functioning minimum viable product (MVP) – be it software or hardware.
HackLBS.
Build your way to entrepreneurship.
We do hackathon with a business twist. HackLBS brings together business professionals, app developers, tech enthusiasts, designers, and anyone who loves to problem solve to get their ideas off the ground and launch new ventures together.
Historically, we have asked participants where the market is and how will we make money? At the turn of this decade, we want to also starting why. What does your product stand for in society?
HackLBS is a weekend-long event where people come together to create anything at all. The most common hacks are such software products as mobile apps or websites, however, some also build physical hacks – machines, tools etc. Check out the video provided by our partner MLH!
Good question! You will build a network with like-minded individuals from a diverse technical or professional background and get to work with them in a pressure-cooker environment. The goal? To create an MVP (minimum viable product) and to pitch your product to our panel of mentors and judges. Winning teams will also stand a chance to win monetary prizes!
When and where?
The Hackathon will run from the 26th to 28th of February. It will be held virtually this year 🥴 (i know, right?) however, you will still get to meet other participants as our team is working hard to make sure that you experience all the essentials of a hackathon!
Do I need to be a student? What else do I need?
Yes, you need to be a current student at any educational institution to join this Hackathon. Bring with you a computer, the tinker in you, a spirit of collaboration, and plenty of ideas!💡
What if I have never hacked?
We will be hosting an array of pre-hack training sessions including business-focused ones (to help you pitch your MVP) before the event! Sign up to our newsletter and stay tuned!
Do I need a team to join?
You can sign up as a team of up to FOUR. If you don’t have one, leave it to us! Sign up and we will get in touch with further guides. 👏
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Exclusive Partner
BCG Digital Ventures
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Our team
Kathryn Larin, MBA21'
Team Lead
Kathryn is the co-president of the Entrepreneurship Club at LBS and is part of the founding team at Talent Ladder, a tech enabled recruitment start up. She has recently completed a VC internship at Mosaic Ventures (Series A), and is also the founder and host of the podcast ‘Ride it Out @LBS’📢 Link below!
Marileni Benopoulou, MBA22'
Business Development
Marileni is a curious, engaged tech enthusiast🔌 with a passion for finding innovative solutions that create long term value. You've guessed it right, she was a strategy consultant prior to joining LBS!
Krasen Dimov, MBA22'
Finance
Krasen has six years of experience in Corporate Strategy and Finance 💰 within diversified industries under his belt. He is interested in start-ups and anything tech-related, and is currently working at a VC fund.
Lance Hung, MBA22'
Marketing
Lance is a seasoned professional in the tech industry. His hashtags are unsurprising.. #tech #product...wait a minute.. #diving! 🌊
Agnieszka Prawda, MAM21'
Outreach/Operation
Agnieszka is passionate about high-tech startups and venture building to help companies with disruptive ideas thrive. She is most interested in such areas as Product Management, Data Science, AI and Innovation. Under the hood, she is a talented musician! 🎹 #pianist #piano #data scientist #tech enthusiast.
Yash Dandavante, MIM21'
Outreach/Operations
Yash is passionate about the start-up ecosystem and building innovative products to solve day to day problems. #ProductMarketing #Entrepreneurship #DesignThinking and #Growth 📈
Jimmy Toh, MIM21'
Design
Jimmy is a self declared bio-nerd 🧬 and passionate about all things investing and entrepreneurship. He is a scientist, a clinician, and an ultimate foodie.
Zoe Chrysostom, MIM21'
Logistics
Zoe is passionate about retail + innovation and is ready to make a lasting impact in the fashion👒 and tech scene. Her hashtags? #fashion enthusiast #tech lover #travelling!