317: What it's like to take part in a hackathon

Thank you to our sponsor, Framer. Ready to build a site that looks hand-coded—without hiring a developer? Start free today at framer.link/femkeFemke and Charli discuss various aspects of hackathons, including team organization and timelines, the motivations behind creating dedicated create weeks, whether projects should go live afterward, the competitive dynamics of hackathons, and provide valuable advice for companies interested in hosting their own hackathons.Timestamps:0:47 Episode start01:27 Framer Sponsorship02:43 Have you been part of hackathons before?07:38 How can non-technical team members add value during a hackathon?10:11 Are hackathons competitive?11:10 Do hackathon projects typically go live? What are the next steps afterward?12:03 Do teams intentionally save work for hackathons? Is it part of your roadmap process?15:17 Have you seen projects die after a hackathon?18:12 What motivated you to start these hackathons?22:18 What advice would you give to those wanting to organise a hackathon at their company?Links: A huge shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Framer. Make sure to check them outFemke's new communityFemke’s course “Product strategy for designers”Share your topic suggestions for the show with us at [email protected] 

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