Why Do Hackathons Need More Than Just Programmers?

You’ve probably heard it already, but if you haven’t, Quadcode's "AI in Fintech: The Power of Personalization" hackathon is set to be in Cyprus on June 15th and 16th - as the largest event of its kind. With a grand prize of €30,000 and a lineup of world renowned experts as its speakers, it is drawing a lot of attention.

Unlike popular belief, this event is not just for people who know how to code. You see, while hackathons often bring to mind images of programmers working around the clock, coding away, and having an energy drink happy hour, the best teams are much more diverse. Successful fintech hackathons also include designers, marketeers, business developers and other experts from different walks of life.

The reason is simple. While coding is essential, a great product needs more than just good code.

In a fintech hackathon for instance, financial analysts bring critical insights into market trends and user needs, UI/UX designers make sure the solution is intuitive and engaging, transforming complex functionalities into smooth, user-friendly interfaces, while marketers and business developers build a compelling story and pitch the product before users, judges, and potential investors.

In a recent podcast interview, Felix Vladimirsky, Chief Revenue Officer of Quadcode, emphasized the importance of forming well-rounded teams capable of tackling complex challenges and creating innovative products. Felix encouraged potential participants to embrace the challenge and not feel intimidated. In his words, "Be yourself and give it a shot”.

So even if you are a financial expert, designer, data scientist, compliance specialist, business strategist, marketeer, cybersecurity expert or something else - only one question matters. Are you up for the challenge? Apply now and bring your unique skills to the table.

By the way, don’t worry if you do not have a team, you can form one prior or during the event. The hackathon is an opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge project, learn from others, and potentially launch a great product. Hack you there!

The event is proudly sponsored by ECOMMBX as the Quantum Sponsor and AdTech Holding and Roosh Circle as the Silver Sponsor, with additional support from Capacitor Partners and TechIsland as community partners.