HACKATHON SUCCESS 101 GDGoC NiT 18/10/25

HACKATHON SUCCESS 101 GDGoC NiT 18/10/25

1. Hackathon
Success 101
Unfair Advantage : From Idea to Winning Pitch
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2. - Samrat Talukdar
GDG Lead
OUR
SPEAKERS

3. - Soumyadeep Bhowmick
AIML Lead
OUR
SPEAKERS

4. A hackathon is a time-bound event (usually 24–72 hours)
where people collaborate to build innovative solutions —
apps, websites, AI tools, or hardware prototypes.

The goal: turn an idea into a working prototype fast!

It’s not just coding — it’s creativity + teamwork + storytelling.


What is a
Hackathon?
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5. Finding the Problem Worth Solving

● Is it really a problem?
– Does it affect real people? Is there emotional value or impact?

● Feasibility Analysis
– Can it be built in 24–48 hrs with your current tech stack?

● Research Elaborately like a Pro
– Use tools like Perplexity.ai and Google Trends to validate ideas fast.

Don’t pick futuristic impossible stuff. Pick doable + impactful ideas.


How to choose a
problem for winning?

6. 1.Devpost.com
2.Hack2Skill
3.Unstop
4.Major League Hacking (MLH)
5.Hackathons.com
6.Hackquest
7.Devfolio

Where can you
find Hackathons?
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7. 6 best coders is not equal to a best team.
How to form
a team?
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8. ●Backend (Node.js, Python, Firebase)
●Frontend (React, Next.js, Flutter)
●AI/ML (OpenAI, TensorFlow, LangChain)
●Web3 (Solidity, Aptos, Ethereum)
●Design (Figma, Canva, Microsoft Powerpoint)
●Presentation (Storytelling, Pitch decks)
What skills are required?
Hackathons rewards diversity of skills.

9. ●Communicate regularly —
use Discord/Notion/Trello
for tracking.
●Use GitHub branches to
avoid chaos in code
merges
●Share feedback early; avoid
ego clashes.
●Celebrate small wins during
the hackathon.
How to work collaboratively
in a team?
“Divide the project like a pizza — everyone gets a slice, but the base (idea) stays common.”

10. Whatto do before
the Hackathon
starts?
The Calm Before the Code-Storm
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11. 1.Research your theme in advance.
2.Prepare reusable components (like login UI, DB setup).
3.Read past winning projects.
4.Make a small pitch outline & name your team/project.
5.Create a “starter kit” folder before hackathon day —
assets, code snippets, templates.
IMPORTANT TIPS

12. Speed is your Superpower!
How to Build
Quickly and
Effectively?
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13. ●Build MVP first — fancy features later.
●Use APIs, AI tools, and pre-built templates.
●Keep design minimal but functional.
●Integrate and test early, not last minute.
Speed is your Superpower!

14. Tips & Tricks
How to Pitch
And Win?
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15. 2-min demo.
Show the working product
(live or recorded).
1-min hook.
Why your problem matters.

1-min close.
Impact + Future Scope.

“Sell Like a Pro,
Talk Like a Noob”
Keep it simple — judges value clarity more than buzzwords.

16. Ask us anything!
Q&A Session
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17. Hackathons aren’t about
winning — they’re about
building who you’ll
become.