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Dream! Hack! Build!

Dream! Hack! Build!

By : Ann Molin, Molin, Love Dager, Mustafa Sherif, Carolina Emanuelson, Dr. Kristofer Vernmark
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Dream! Hack! Build!

Dream! Hack! Build!

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By: Ann Molin, Molin, Love Dager, Mustafa Sherif, Carolina Emanuelson, Dr. Kristofer Vernmark

Overview of this book

Drawing from the combined expertise of five distinguished professionals, this book brings together diverse perspectives on hackathon innovation. Ann, founder of Hack for Earth Foundation, joins forces with serial entrepreneur and hackathon expert Love Dager and renowned urban planner Mustafa Sherif. Completing this powerhouse team are Carolina Emanuelson, a leader in talent management, and Kristofer Vernmark, a researcher at Linköping University. Together, they present the groundbreaking "Dream! Hack! Build!" method, equipping you with proven strategies to run successful hackathons and rapidly transform ideas into reality. The book explains why hackathons are so particularly effective in today’s fast-changing business world. Through real-life examples of citizen-driven innovation, it demonstrates how these events can drive impact and how you can apply them within your own organization. You'll gain insights into how hackathons can address complex problems and foster creative, high-impact solutions. The authors cover everything from engaging participants and creating urgent challenges to managing teams, mentors, and partners. They show you how to design an acceleration program based on proven start-up success strategies, ensuring that the ideas generated during your hackathon lead to real-world results. By the end of this book, you'll be well-prepared to lead transformative events that create lasting impact in your field.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
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Part 1: Why We Hack
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Part 2: Introduction to How to Hack
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Part 3: Introduction to How to Build
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Appendix A: Appendix B

Summary

In this chapter, we have delved into the critical importance of implementing an acceleration program following the culmination of a hackathon event. Central to our discussion is the recognition that ideas, no matter how innovative or promising, hold little value if they remain dormant and unrealized. Therefore, the essence of citizen-driven innovation lies not merely in ideation but in the proactive pursuit of execution and tangible outcomes.

Throughout the chapter, we have underscored the pivotal role of action-oriented strategies in driving the transformation of ideas into impactful solutions. By organizing and implementing an acceleration program, hackathon organizers can provide winning teams with the necessary support, resources, and guidance to navigate the complex journey from concept to realization. This includes facilitating access to mentorship, funding opportunities, and technical assistance, all of which are essential components in the journey toward bringing...

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