How to Win Hackathons: A Guide

Winning hackathons requires curiosity and a passion for building, focusing on creating real products rather than just competing. Good ideas often come from solving personal problems, and planning should focus on a specific user flow with a visual "wow" factor for the demo. The implementation process can be accelerated by using multiple AI coding agents liberally for planning, research, and coding itself. A successful demo requires a concise pitch, a clear problem-solution format, and letting the product speak for itself.