How to Step into World of Hackathons as an Engineering Student (EP:01- Figuring out with Molly)

🚀 *Hackathons: How to Actually Build, Iterate & Win* Thinking about participating in your first hackathon but have no idea where to start? In this conversation, I sit down with *Manas Choksi* to break down the complete hackathon journey — from finding the right hackathon and choosing a problem to building an MVP, iterating under time pressure, making the PPT, giving a powerful demo, and pitching your idea to judges. We also talk about the things beginners usually don't hear about: 🎯 How to choose a problem worth solving 💡 How to turn an idea into a hackathon-ready MVP ⚡ How to divide work within a team 🛠️ How to build fast without overengineering 🔄 How and when to iterate 🎨 How to make a PPT that tells a story 🎤 How to structure your pitch 👀 What judges actually look for 🔥 Common mistakes beginners make 💬 How to handle difficult judge questions 🏆 Strategies that can genuinely improve your chances of winning Whether you're participating in your *first college hackathon* or trying to level up your existing hackathon game, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can actually use. Don't just build more. *Build smarter.* If this helps you, share it with your hackathon team and subscribe for more content on *AI, coding, hackathons, projects, and building in public.* 🚀 #Hackathon #HackathonTips #HackathonStrategy #Coding #AI #MVP #Pitching #Startup #Tech #Beginners