The Hackathon Survival Guide
Make your hack stand out from the crowd!
The Hackathon Survival Guide launched on May 8, 2022 with 84 votes, #379 of 2,942 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.
What it does
"The Hackathon Survival Guide" provides you with the thought process, ways of working, toolkit and creative edge to make your hack stand out from the crowd. Written by Sam Larsen-Disney and illustrated by Irma Van den Poel.
The thought process, ways of working, toolkit and creative edge to make your hack stand out from the crowd.
Have you ever wondered what transforms a hackathon project from good to extraordinary? A hackathon enthusiast and full-time software engineer. I have attended over 50+ hackathons as an attendee, mentor or sponsor and won over $85,000 in the last year. How do I keep winning? I'm not a wizard. I am not any smarter than you. The secret is the right combination of tools to set you up for success. This book contains all my tips, tricks and secrets - It's everything you need to win your next hackathon and get the most out of the event while you do so. Like what you're reading and want to know when we've got more? Sign up for ourfrom hackathonsurvivalguide.com
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