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Dream! Hack! Build!

You're reading from   Dream! Hack! Build! Unleash citizen-driven innovation with the power of hackathons

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835085332
Length 274 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Dr. Kristofer Vernmark Dr. Kristofer Vernmark
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Mustafa Sherif Mustafa Sherif
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Ann Molin Ann Molin
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Love Dager Love Dager
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Carolina Emanuelson Carolina Emanuelson
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Why We Hack FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Redefining the Hackathon Tool 3. Chapter 2: Making Citizen-Driven Innovation Work for You 4. Chapter 3: The Dream! Hack! Build! Method 5. Part 2: Introduction to How to Hack
6. Chapter 4: Creating the Perfect Challenge for Your Hackathon 7. Chapter 5: How to Organize an Impactful Hackathon 8. Chapter 6: Communication and Managing Hacker Teams and Mentors 9. Chapter 7: Partnerships for Success 10. Chapter 8: External Communication and Social Media Presence for Hackathon Success 11. Part 3: Introduction to How to Build
12. Chapter 9: Taking Citizen-Driven Innovation to the Next Level 13. Chapter 10: Converting Hackathon Results into Real Tools 14. Chapter 11: Build for Earth Learnings – How to Make a Startup a Success Fast 15. Glossary
16. Index 17. Other Books You May Enjoy Appendix A: Appendix B

Building your audience and hacker community

Better to get things out there that are okay fast than getting things out there that are perfect!

In the realm of social media, it is crucial to recognize the significance of establishing and maintaining an active and engaging online presence, particularly when it comes to promoting events such as hackathons. In this context, it is often more advantageous to consistently publish content that is satisfactory rather than striving for perfection in every post. This approach necessitates relinquishing a certain degree of control over the team responsible for managing your social media accounts, which can understandably pose a challenge. However, it is essential to embrace this necessary shift to cultivate the desired atmosphere and appeal that your hackathon requires.

When considering your social media presence, it is vital to understand that the overall impression and emotional impact conveyed by your posts are more significant than the...

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