Hackathons have significantly evolved since the inaugural one in 1999.
Two-phase Hackathons are better than one
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The first portion of the event is dedicated to ideation and submission.
Once approved, the selected entries are invited to move forward with development over the second phase.
Extending the length of your hackathon drives an increase in developer participation.
A flexible, self-paced model welcomes involvement from participants juggling multiple priorities.
Further, two-phased hackathons see better engagement over time.
Simply put, innovative solutions are rarely developed in 72 hours.
Opting for a two-phase hackathon could ultimately bring more talent and innovation to your organization.
The shift to virtual hackathon platforms, however, has put a stronger spotlight on innovation and upskilling.
Participants are attending to showcase their skills and ultimately be recognized for their disruptive technologies.
Its fair to compensate them for both their time and first-class innovation.
Expanding your reach to include participants from all over the world creates greater opportunities for collaboration and discovery.
By integrating a global community, you invite diverse perspectives, schools of thought, and approaches to change.
Design your hackathon to be accessible from a host of different countries to bring new perspectives to your competition.
Virtual hackathons accommodate a longer timeline and global talent pool, while still connecting corporations with skilled developers.
The need for physical space to make a hackathon successful has dissolved.
Story byEllis Norman
Ellis is an expert at building processes that scale and teams that succeed.
He is a trainer, motivator, and advocate with success from startups to Fortune 500.
