Hey Innovators! Get ready to turn your product ideas into action at the Product Management Pro-Hackathon this Monday, April 7th, at Stevens Institute of Technology! This is your chance to collaborate, prototype, and pitch your next big idea while gaining real-world product experience. Whether you’re a builder, a dreamer, or a designer – this is your playground. Venue: UCC Gallery Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Goals – Problem Statement At 10:00 AM, the official problem statement will be released (watch your inbox!). Your mission is to design a creative, impactful product solution that demonstrates: • Strong product thinking • User-centric design • Technical feasibility • Clear storytelling Teams of up to 7 members will tackle the problem, ideate solutions, and submit a working concept before the 5:30 PM deadline. Concerns / Callouts • Limited Spots: Only the first 10 teams will be admitted. Check-in is first-come, first serve and will close once the cap is reached. • Decentralized Format: You’re free to work from anywhere on campus! Just be on time for check-in, mentorship, and final presentations. • Timing Matters: o Arrive early to form your team o Check-in opens at 1:00 PM o Final pitch must be 5 minutes (penalty points if you exceed) o Submission deadline is strict – 5:30 PM sharp Key Metrics / How to Measure Success Judges will assess your work based on the following criteria: • Clarity – Does your solution clearly address the problem? • Innovation – Is your idea unique and compelling? • Feasibility – Can your product actually be built and scaled? • Product Thinking – Does your team demonstrate an understanding of real-world product strategy? Bonus Points for storytelling, user empathy, and sharp visuals! Roadmap – Next Steps, Cost/Timeline Before 1:00 PM: 10:00 AM – Problem statement released Form your team (up to 7 people) Be ready to check-in at UCC Gallery 1:00 PM: Official Start, Begin hacking 1:30 – 5:00 PM: Mentorship Phase – We’ll email you when mentors are available 1:35 – 1:50 PM: Mini Master Session on MVP by Prof. Ratika Gore 5:30 PM: Final submission deadline 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Tech Talk with experts from Barclays, ADP, and Freedom Mortgage 6:00 PM onward: Team Presentations, Judging + Awards Get your team energized, your pitch decks polished, and your calendars cleared – we’re building the future, one product at a time. Let’s make this epic. – Product Management Club @ Stevens Questions? Just reply to this email – we’re here to help!
April 7, 2025
stevens insitute of technology
1st Floor, 1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
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