by hackworksadmin | Apr 13, 2022 | Hackathon, Innovation
“What is a hackathon?” That must be the burning question you’re asking yourself right now as you read this post seeking answers. You may have a general idea of what a hackathon used to be: a codefest where programmers code a solution to a problem overnight, fuelled by...
by hackworksadmin | Dec 17, 2020 | Hackworks
Looking back on 2020 feels like looking back over a decade. Despite the dramatic effects of the pandemic on the world, our business included, we had a busy year, with 14 programs running across Canada and the United States. I am sure there are going to be countless...
by hackworksadmin | Nov 26, 2020 | Hackworks
Twice a year Innovation Leader publishes a selection of the most useful and compelling expert advice into Pointers, a downloadable e-book in PDF form. This edition features our CEO Patti Mikula and her piece “Don’t be Dramatic – Hackathons...
by hackworksadmin | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
A look back at charity partner Movember Canada raising awareness for men’s mental health issues, and how their winning Digital for Good Tech Jam team tackled that challenge. November rings in another season of Movember, a familiar charity partner of ours from...
by hackworksadmin | Oct 24, 2020 | Hackathon
Companies are increasingly finding their fortunes – and futures – tied to their ability to attract talent from a limited pool of qualified technology workers. This shortage has been exacerbated as the pandemic spurred an unprecedented surge in tech...