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Girls in Tech NYC is excited to welcome you to our first hackathon, Hacking for Humanity, which will be hosted at ETSY on Saturday, Nov 16!
About this Event
Description:
Come flex those entrepreneurship muscles!
NO technical skills required! Open to marketers, technologists, strategists, creatives, humanists & students.
All genders & abilities welcome.
Go from an idea to a working proof of concept within a Saturday!
WHAT REGISTRATION COVERS
Food, drinks & snacks!
Mentors!
Speakers to inspire you!
SWAG! #freebies!
Most importantly, you'll get the invaluable experience of working with innovative entrepreneurs in the community & come out of the event with a solution to a major social issue for a local organization!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone ages 18+
Entrepreneurs, current & aspiring
People with an interest in community involvement or sustainability
All genders welcome
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
Hands-on experience developing your entrepreneurial skill set
Network & build relationships with like-minded people in the local start-up community
Participate in group pitches in front of local business leaders
AGENDA: (*Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks included)
Coming soon!
FAQ:
The Girls in Tech Hacking for Humanity is a hack for good. We work with local NGOs/Charities so that attendees can solve pressing & relevant social & organizational challenges that will make a difference in their community.
Who will be there? Developers, designers, business backgrounds (HR, Marketing, Sales, Consulting, etc), scientists, students, product developers, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, educators & the likes.
Do you need any technical skills? NO. Hackathons are a chance for everyone with any background to contribute. You don't need any technical skills to contribute. Come see for yourself.
What will you get? You will meet really cool like minded people that you'll get to work with for a weekend. You will get exposed to what it's like to take an idea & create a concept ready for market. You will learn new skills. The most innovative ideas will have the chance to pitch your ideas to judges. You will get to win top notch prizes.
Will there be help? Yes, Mentors will be present to guide the attendees all through out. There will be seminars on topics that will help you including how to pitch, business model, & design thinking. And there will be panels by amazing speakers on topics that will help you form your project.
Can men attend? Yes, we are inclusive & open to everyone. We promote gender equality & bridging the gap in the technology & startup spaces.
Can companies send delegations? Yes! have them register with their company emails
Who forms the teams?
The Girls in Tech NYC team will form the teams to ensure they are multidisciplinary. If delegations or friends want to stick together, let us know in the comments & we will try & accommodate it.
Is the venue & event wheelchair accessible? Yes
What do I bring? Bring your laptop!
Any other Questions? Contact: nyc@girlsintech.org
We look forward to seeing you on the 16th!
Best,
Girls in Tech NYC Team
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