deltahacks

i'm a big advocate for providing opportunities to others.

hackathons are a great launchpad for that—people get a chance to learn something new, connect with others, and build things they never thought they could.

but ngl, organizing a hackathon is hard. but, organizing with your friends makes it easier.

i've done this for three years now, and it's still kinda crazy though. every year, almost 2000 people apply to come out to an event that you and your friends are hosting on a weekend in january. lol?

i care so much about:

• creating a rewarding experience for my organizing team — making sure they feel valued, included, and empowered to bring their best skills to the table.
• creating a fun experience for hackers — (trying to) perfect the venue space, activities, and timing.
• exceeding expectations of sponsor companies — ensuring real engagement, meaningful connections, and exceeding initial needs.
• feeding hackers good food — no need for further explanation.

there's so many people that come → it's expensive → it's stressful → but it's all worth it.

i put my so much time into this event, and i'm so proud of what we've built up over the years. it's really rewarding to see the community grow and see people come back year after year.

a lot of hackers that come to deltahacks are also first-timers!

i want to grow a space where they can get the most out of it.
i think it's important to give hackers the the feeling of responsibility too—putting 110% of themselves in, attending workshops, learning new skills, making new friends, and not taking themselves too seriously.

that sense of ownership and responsibility can turn a student into an active hacker who'll go to more events, desire to learn more, and hopefully come to our event again next year!