Hackathon Product Builder
Hackathon Product Builder
This is an unpaid, volunteer leadership position within a premier student organization. The role offers unparalleled access to networking opportunities, hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies, and a platform to build a standout project portfolio.
Hackathon Product Builder
About the Role
About the Wharton AI & Analytics Club
The Wharton AI & Analytics Club is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution at the University of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to build a vibrant community of future leaders, founders, and technologists by providing hands-on learning experiences, fostering industry connections, and exploring the business impact of AI. We are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to practical application.
The Role: Hackathon Product Builder
Are you a builder at heart? Do you thrive under pressure and love turning ambitious ideas into functional prototypes within just four hours? As a Hackathon Product Builder, you will submit your team's prototype demo at the inaugural Penn x Anthropic Hackathon. This isn't just about coding; it's about rapid ideation, strategic tech selection, relentless execution, and visionary storytelling. You will be responsible for architecting, building, and pitching the full-stack AI-powered applications that will push the frontier of AI-enabled impact in our society.
What We Are Looking For: Inventiveness Impact & Story
Our judging panel spanning industry and academia will be judging each submission on Inventiveness, Impact, and Story. As a baseline, we are ensuring that prototypes that are technically novel, complex, and robustly functional. We are then assessing whether the prototype targets a socially meaningful problem, and how fully the prototype addresses that social problem. Finally, great submissions are separated from the good submissions by how well presenters pitch their story and their journey to the judges.
Relevant Skills
Equal Opportunity
Penn x Anthropic Hackathon 2025 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We never discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations due to religious beliefs, pregnancy, or disabilities, let us know at any time.