Hackathons Unboxed by Alvin Chia

Hackathons Unboxed by Alvin Chia

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Hackathons Unboxed is a practical, step-by-step guide on how to plan, run and win a hackathon. This book demystifies what a hackathon is, and includes case studies from different industries and the impact hackathons could bring. Written by a seasoned corporate hackathon organiser in simple, non-business language.

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Hackathons Unboxed by Alvin Chia

How much do you know about hackathons, besides the fact that they are highly intense sessions where teams of hackers compete to create a game-changing business solution? Whether a potential organiser, a future participant, or just wondering what else you need to break out of the conventional, this book is for you. Hackathons Unboxed takes you behind the scenes, to unpack the seeming magic that gives birth to groundbreaking ideas in just three short days. There are in fact a series of repeatable steps -- a well-researched methodology that anybody can follow. But we don't just hack in a vacuum. More than repeating principles such as human-centered design and experimentation, this book addresses the real-world constraints, the unforeseen that may pop up -- and how to tackle them. Above all, it will show you the link back to your business needs. All this is done to get your hackathon feeling more like a thriller with a happy ending, instead of three lost days. So dive right in, and let's start hacking
Alvin Chia is the Innovation Program Lead of DBS Bank, and a seasoned hacker. His tenure in DBS saw him conducting more than fifty hackathons and workshops across the region solving business challenges such as digitization and new product development. Prior to DBS, Alvin consulted for the largest independent innovation consulting company, serving top-tier clients such as InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Unilever. Outside of work, Alvin lectures actively as an Adjunct Faculty and writes for the business and leadership verticals of the Huffington Post.
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ISBN 13 9789814779258
ISBN 10 9814779253
Title Hackathons Unboxed
Author Alvin Chia
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Year published 2018-03-15
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.