// Adds dimensions UUID, Author and Topic into GA4
Friday, June 12, 2026
27.2 C
Singapore
type here...
Singapore News
Less than 1 min.Read

[Discussion] Are hackathons a waste of time? Are there better alternatives?

The Independent
By The Independent

Regular e27 contributor asks:Is it just all hype, or can we make meaningful connections at such events?

hackathon

We’ve all been to one at some point in our lives. If not, we probably plan on joining a hackathon, startup weekend, startup bus, or startup grind of some sort — endless weekends hunched over laptop screens, eating junk food and soda, and pitching with a team of erstwhile strangers.

The question at the back of many entrepreneurs’ minds: Are hackathons all hype? Is a hackathon just some vapourware-fest where trivial ideas and products go to die? Or, can people genuinely make connections with like-minded individuals?

Also read: [Discussion] What is more important for startup success? The product? Or the founder?

Pitch in with your opinions below.

—-

Featured Image Copyright: dotshock / 123RF Stock Photo

The post [Discussion] Are hackathons a waste of time? Are there better alternatives? appeared first on e27.

Source: e27
hackathon

- Advertisement -
Google News Follow Google News WhatsApp Join us on WhatsApp Telegram Follow us on Telegram

Hot this week

Malaysia

Malaysia Politics: PM says no plans to work with Bersatu

Anwar dismissed persistent rumours that a split in the opposition coalition will pave the way for the Bersatu party to work or to ally with Pakatan Harapan
Malaysia

Ex-Malaysia PM’s wife risks bankruptcy in Lebanese jeweller’s case

Rosmah, the wife of Najib Razak is now facing a tough decision - pay a massive $21m to Lebanon-based jeweller or face bankruptcy. It will be a devastating end to the once First Lady of Malaysia who...

Popular Categories

Singapore NewsFeatured NewsSG EconomySingapore PoliticsLifestyleCelebrityInternational
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => { const trigger = document.getElementById("ads-trigger"); if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { entries.forEach(entry => { if (entry.isIntersecting) { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here observer.unobserve(entry.target); // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); observer.observe(trigger); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });

The Independent SG

Also Visit

Social Media

© The Independent Singapore

// //
Enable Notifications OK No thanks