10 Basic Rules of Avoiding Hackathon Fail

Delyn Simons, Vice President, Developer Platform, Mashery

#1: No Powerpoint. Ever.

#2: Icebreaking for Introverts

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#3: Your Hackathon is a Reflection of your Culture

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#4: Co-organize with kindred companies

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#5: Plentiful Powerstrips and Pipe

#6: Have as few rules as possible - but enforce the ones you do

#7: The Most Common Hackathon Faux Pas We See.

#8: More science fair than business plan competition.

#9: Create a Hacker Haven

#10: Don't Advertise your Hackathon like a Frat Party