Sparks for innovation : why hackathons work and how to organize one /

"Innovation is one of the most meaningful resources for successful management at companies, be they disruptive start-ups or legacy companies aiming to pivot and progress as the business world evolves. With the increasing importance of tech in the business space, this book will examine hackathon...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ryś, Maciej (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Columbia University Press, [2025]
Subjects:	Hackathons. Research, Industrial > Data processing. Special events > Management. Group problem solving > Data processing. Decision-Making & Problem Solving. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS. Programming. COMPUTERS. Product. DESIGN. Recherche industrielle > Informatique. Résolution de problème en groupe > Informatique. Electronic books.

Table of Contents:

Innovation, invention, and commercialization
Innovation frameworks
The rise of hackathons
Hackathons' innovative black box
Hackathons' shortcomings, their importance, and how to address them
Summary and 10 steps to organize a (great) hackathon
There is no rose without thorns.