Chapter 14Getting the Most Out of Hackathons for Social Good
Scott Henderson
CEO and Founder, Sandbox Communities
Hackathons are the solution to every problem. Hackathons solve nothing. Hackathons are a fad. Hackathons are here to stay. Hackathons are just for the technology savvy. Hackathons are for everyone.
Well, one thing is for sure: there are a lot of strong opinions about hackathons. And as someone who has helped to organize and promote many hackathons in recent years, I wouldn't necessarily disagree with any of these perspectives—no matter how bewildering that sounds. It's difficult to understand these crowdsourced volunteer events unless you've participated in one, and it's practically impossible to know if hosting or signing up your ...
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