We’ve hosted more than 6,000 hackathons — here’s what we learned

Picture a hackathon. Likely you’re imagining images similar to those that come up when you search “hackathon” on Google Images: rows and rows of developers seated at tables in a hotel conference room, head down (ample sodas and snacks at hand), racing to write as much code as possible over 72 hours. Less than a decade ago, this idea of hackathons was accurate, but in 2021 much about these events has changed. Hackathons have significantly evolved since the inaugural one in 1999. Today, they are tools used by companies globally to develop innovative new products and discover hidden tech talent…

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