The case competition is designed to help you improve your product sense and gain hands-on experience ideating a product that solves an important problem. Additionally, you will improve your written communication and presentation skills, important aspects of product management.
Prompt
Ideate a product that improves the education experience of a student.
ProdCon Master Document
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ztLVVpqiVbajU9B6J5SOkr31c_OSCyElWrx0Seyb08/edit?usp=sharing
Rubric
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ncPAAh5zl0CADng-kO-CA_YOa7e9BHKEYNSyoOccQtg/edit?tab=t.0
Prizes
1st Place
Amazon Giftcards, $125 pp
2nd Place
Amazon Giftcards, $75 pp
3rd Place
Amazon Giftcards, $25 pp
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Kent Williams
Stripe
Lakshmi Reguna
Fortinet
Anand Natarajan
Cruise
Alexandru Ţurcanu
YC
Rupesh Dabbir
Google
Asha Anand
Microsoft
Judging Criteria
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Knowledge of Client and Market
Have they identified a specific educational experience? Does the team demonstrate a deep understanding of student needs, the academic environment, and the broader educational ecosystem? -
Problem Definition
Have they clearly articulated a problem statement? Is the problem being solved specific? **Bonus points for unique problems -
Product
Does the proposed solution solve the problem? Have they clearly explained the product’s features and benefits? Have they included visuals/wireframes? How creative and innovative is the solution? Is the solution practical and feasible? -
GTM Strategy
Is the GTM plan well thought out, detailing how the product will be introduced and gain traction in the market? *If a GTM N/A, does the team have an ample justification as to why? Do they show an in-depth understanding of their product’s use case? -
Presentation Quality
Was the presentation clear and engaging? Are the slides visually appealing, organized, and concise?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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