Hackathons and Developer Evangelism: What's in it for the devs?

Delivered at SendGrid Night Tokyo 2nd Ed, at the Engine Yard Japan offices.

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   :PV What’s  in  it  for  the  developers? SendGrid  Night,  2nd  Edition   Feb  24,  2104
2. Kon’nichiwa! Director,  Developer  Relations     @timfalls     tf@sendgrid.com I’m  Tim       =)  
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5. 5 • To  learn  &  teach   • To  solve  problems   • To  create  something  new   • To  meet  like-­‐minded  people   • To  build,  because  building  is  fun  and  rewarding   • To  gain  the  respect  of  peers,  through  creative  expression   • To  collaboratively  push  the  limits  of  technology  as  we  know  it  today Why  Hackathons?
6. 6 • To  learn  &  teach   • To  solve  problems   • To  create  something  new   • To  meet  like-­‐minded  people   • To  build,  because  building  is  fun  and  rewarding   • To  gain  the  respect  of  peers,  through  creative  expression   • To  collaboratively  push  the  limits  of  technology  as  we  know  it  today Why  Hackathons? To  be  part  of  the  community
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   IBDLBUIPOT 8 • Choose  wisely   • follow  your  interests   • balance  work  /  play   • avoid  speculative  work   • Explore   • Leave  your  comfort  zone,  try  something  new   • Solve  a  problem  that’s  been  bothering  you   • With  friends  or  on  your  own   • It’s  not  a  STARTUPathon;  it’s  a  HACKathon     • !=  fame,  glory,  riches
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    &WBOHFMJTUT • Learn  from  them   • Ask  Q’s,  seek  their  help,  don’t  be  shy   • Technology,  Product,  Marketing,  Business  Development   ! • Teach  them   • Share  knowledge  &  expertise   ! • Explore  new  career  opportunities   • learn  about  evangelism     • discover  positions  at  their  companies   ! • Get  connected   • fellow  developers  &  entrepreneurs,  global  community  leaders   • mentors,  advisors,  investors,  customers,  partners   10
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