Schedule of July 26th:
9:00 - 9:30 AM: Check-in, mingling, & team making
9:30 - 10:00 AM: Sponsor introductions
10:00 AM: Start hacking
12:30 PM: Free lunch (pizza)
4:00 PM: Final submission deadline
4:15 - 5:45 PM: Pitching and judging
5:45 - 6:00 PM: Prizes and winners ceremony
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Final networking
Tracks
Pick a track that speaks to you and specify which one you choose in your submission. These three tracks are designed to spark ideas and guide your build.
Track 1: Metro // AI for Public Good
Build something that improves daily life in San Francisco. From public transportation to housing access, community safety, civic participation, and neighborhood cohesion—use AI to serve the people of the Bay.
Track 2: Learn // AI for Education & Growth
Reimagine how people learn, teach, and grow. Whether it’s personalized tutoring, language learning, career upskilling, or helping kids ask better questions—build tools that make knowledge more accessible, equitable, and fun.
Track 3: Flow State // AI for Browser Productivity
Build smart browser-based tools that make daily work smoother. Whether it’s an AI-powered extension or a browser app connected to an external platform, help students and professionals stay organized, focused, and in the zone. Submissions under this track are eligible for Composite’s prizes.
Requirements
To be eligible for prizes, submit the following on Devpost:
- Project Overview: A clear description of what you built, what problem it solves, and which track you're submitting to
- Code: Public link to your repository on GitHub
- Team Info: Names, contact info, and brief summary of contributions of all team members
Prizes
Composite Interviews
Fast-tracked interviews with Composite.com for job opportunities. Preference for this prize is given to participants who submit under the Flow State track.
Reach Capital GP Meeting
The winner of this prize will receive private 1-on-1 meetings with Reach Capital general partners.
$2000 Augment Code Credits
Top three teams will receive Augment Code compute credits. 1st: $1000, 2nd: $600, 3rd: $400.
Breakthrough Ventures Mentor Meetings
The top three teams will receive access to private Breakthrough Ventures mentorship and connection to their investor and founder network.
Founding job referrals through Twill
The top 10-15 participants as decided by the judges will receive referrals through Twill's talent network to founding
Free tickets to BeyondX conference
1st place will receive free tix to the BeyondX conference, and all members will have access to a discounted rate.
Khosla Ventures Chief of Staff Meeting
The 1st place overall winner will receive a private meeting with the Chief of Staff at Khosla. We will connect you after the hackathon.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Leandra Tejedor
Women Who AI
Wayee Chu
Reach Capital
Itbaan Nafi
Breakthrough Ventures
Warren Shaeffer
Pear VC
James Cham
Bloomberg Beta
Judging Criteria
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Clarity
Speakers are polished and delivery techniques make the presentation understandable and engaging. -
Persuasive speaking
Speech and presentation are persuasively formatted to convey pitch in a succinct and detailed way. -
Solution
Team proves why their solution is creative, unique, and the most viable and effective to meet the need. -
Technical complexity
Technology used is sophisticated, including the difficulty of implementation, originality of the approach, and effective use of advanced tools, algorithms, or structures. -
Demo
Team has a functioning live demo that accurately and efficiently conveys the core functionality, user experience, and impact of their solution. -
Next steps
Team presents clear next steps and a realistic path to scale, demonstrating the project’s potential for broader adoption and long-term impact.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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