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💡 Stop throwing away your ideas! You know that idea you’ve been sitting on, waiting for the “perfect moment” to build it? Yeah, we need that—and we need YOU. 🙌 Here’s the truth: you don’t need all the answers right now. The magic happens when you start building and learning along the way. 🚀 ✨ Your idea matters. ✨ Your creativity is needed. ✨ The world is waiting for what you have to offer. So stop overthinking and start creating. Come build your idea at our 24-hour Innovation Bootcamp in Tulsa on September 20th! Find the team, the tools, and the support you need to make it real. Registration is here: https://lnkd.in/g6JYue2F 💪🏾 #JustBuildIt #Innovation #StartupLife #BringYourIdeasToLife #NoMoreExcuses #LetsBuild #EntrepreneurLife #BuildDayX

🚨 PSA: If you’re still out here making all the decisions yourself, we need to talk. 👀 You can’t be CEO, CFO, COO, and the HR department all at once. 🙅🏾♀️ It’s time to trust your team! 🎯 They’ve got skills too. 💡 Trying to do it all? That’s a one-way ticket to 🏙️ “Burnout Boulevard,” and as a once great philosopher said "Ain't nobody got time fo' dat". Your team isn’t just here to watch—let them shine! 🧠 Even LeBron needs a squad to win championships. 🏆 And if Beyoncé can have 24 backup dancers and still kill it, so can you. 💃 You’re not in this alone, so stop playing solo and start building together. 💪🏾✨ #TrustYourTeam #DelegateWithPurpose #MicromanagingIsOut #WeSeeYou #LeadersLead

🚨 Thinking about signing up for Build Day X on September 20th? Let’s talk about Briana, who went from teammate to team leader—and snagged 2nd place!** 🚨 💡 Last time, Briana joined someone else’s team and got a taste of the action. She jumped in, learned the ropes, and had a blast building alongside some awesome people. But this time, she knew it was her turn to lead! 👥 This time, she built her own dream team. With a clear vision and some incredible talent on board, they hit the ground running—powered by coffee and pure determination. ⚙️ They didn’t just participate; they dominated. They went from idea to prototype in record time, and probably broke a few speed limits along the way. Oh, and did we mention they won 2nd place? Not too shabby! ➡️ REGISTER HERE ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6JYue2F. Ready to lead, innovate, and maybe even win? Join us at Build Day X and see where 24 hours can take you! 🏆 #Hackathon #BuildDayX #Innovation #StartupLife #Teamwork #Prototype #EntrepreneurLife

🦾 How to Use the ACT Model for Rapid Prototyping at a Hackathon 😎 In the fast-paced world of startups, quickly turning an idea into a working prototype is crucial. Hackathons—intense, 24-hour events where teams collaborate to build new projects—offer the perfect setting for this. By leveraging the ACT Model (Architect, Creative, Techie), you can efficiently develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that could be your next big success. 🚀 What Is Rapid Prototyping? Rapid prototyping involves swiftly creating a basic version of a product to test its functionality and gather feedback. In a hackathon, this means focusing on speed and practicality, with the ACT Model providing a balanced approach to maximize your team’s effectiveness. 🛠️ How to Maximize a 24-Hour Hackathon for MVP Development 🎯 Define Your Objective with the Architect The Architect shapes the vision and strategy. Before the hackathon, clarify what you aim to achieve, ensuring the team stays focused. AI Tool: Use Notion AI to quickly outline and structure your project objectives, keeping everyone aligned. 🎨 Leverage the Creative for Design The Creative designs the user experience (UX) and visuals. Collaborate early to create wireframes that reflect your MVP’s core features. AI Tool: Use Figma with AI plugins like Autoflow to rapidly create wireframes and design prototypes. 💻 Deploy the Techie for Development The Techie brings the idea to life by coding the essential features. Prioritize speed and functionality, using existing frameworks to accelerate progress. AI Tool: Use GitHub Copilot to assist in writing code faster and automating repetitive coding tasks. 🗂️ Plan and Prioritize Spend the first hour planning as a team. The Architect should lead in setting priorities, ensuring everyone knows their tasks and deadlines. AI Tool: Use Trello with Butler AI to automate task assignments and set up reminders to keep the team on track. 🔧 Utilize Available Resources Leverage tools, APIs, and mentorship provided at the hackathon. The Architect should guide how these resources can best support the team's goals. AI Tool: Use ChatGPT to quickly search and understand documentation for APIs and tools you plan to use. ⚙️ Focus on Functionality Emphasize building a working MVP over perfecting details. The Architect ensures the product meets the objectives while the Techie and Creative execute. AI Tool: Use Testim for automated testing to ensure functionality without spending too much time on manual tests. 🔄 Test, Iterate, and Pitch Gather feedback, make quick improvements, and prepare a compelling pitch that showcases your MVP’s potential. AI Tool: Use Descript for quickly editing and refining your pitch video or presentation, making it polished and professional. 🎟️ REGISTER TODAY 🎟️ A 24-hour hackathon with the ACT Model is a powerful way to bring ideas to life. Ready to build something incredible? Sign up for our upcoming hackathon and let your team shine!

🦾 Solve Small Business Challenges with a 24hr Hackathon Small businesses face numerous challenges in today's fast-paced market. A powerful solution gaining traction is the 24-hour hackathon - an intensive event where diverse teams collaborate to solve pressing business problems quickly. 🚀 Impact of Hackathons Hackathons drive innovation effectively, with 78% of companies reporting them as successful [1]. They address key small business challenges: 1️⃣ Digital Transformation: 48% of small businesses plan to digitize operations [2]. Hackathons can develop e-commerce platforms or automation tools. 2️⃣ Customer Engagement: One hackathon solution increased gym member retention by 28% in six months [3]. 3️⃣Operational Efficiency: Small businesses spend 23% of workdays on administrative tasks [4]. Hackathon solutions have reduced inventory issues by up to 30% [5]. Participants benefit from mentorship, cutting-edge tools, networking, and expert guidance. 65% of participants value the mentorship opportunity [6]. 🚀 24hr Innovation Bootcamp by ACT House Join ACT House's upcoming hackathon event designed for small businesses. You'll collaborate with professionals, access mentors, and prototype solutions to your challenges. Don't miss this opportunity for growth. Startups in such programs have a 23% higher survival rate [7]. ➡️ Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gurvnE8t Transform your business challenges into innovations. Your solutions are just 24 hours away! References: [1] Innovation Leader (2020), [2] SMB Group (2021), [3] Seattle Chamber of Commerce (2021), [4] Salesforce (2022), [5] Austin Technology Council (2023), [6] Hackathon.com (2022), [7] MassChallenge (2022)

🚀 Ready to turn your late-night brainstorm into the next big thing? Secure your spot at Build Day X on September 20th before someone else snags your dream team! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gurvnE8t 💡 24 hours. Endless possibilities. Ready to turn your ideas into reality? 🚀 Join us at Build Day X and experience the thrill of intense collaboration, rapid prototyping, and game-changing innovation—all in just one day! 💻 👥 Find top talent and connect with like-minded innovators. Meet skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds ready to collaborate and bring your vision to life. ⚙️ Build a powerhouse team that can take your idea to the next level. Form and refine your team with experts who complement your strengths and drive success. 🌱 Create prototypes that spark opportunities beyond the event. Showcase your project to potential investors and partners who can help you scale beyond Build Day X. Don’t miss out on the chance to innovate, compete, and win big! 🏆 #Hackathon #BuildDayX #Innovation #StartupLife #Teamwork #Prototype #Entrepreneurship

Malachi Horton and I were honored to pitch our tech startup, Passion Role, 🤳 in front of a panel of judges, including Felecia Hatcher of Black Ambition! This opportunity came after meeting her at Black Tech Week! We received positive feedback for our very first pitch 😱 and to know that we were in consideration for one of the final prizes at the end was truly inspiring! We want to express our gratitude to the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs and Jay Bailey for bringing this opportunity to stakeholders. We also want to extend a special thank you to everyone for their support. We took that energy ⚡ to the stage, and it paid off! The exposure and connections we gained from this experience have pushed us in the right direction, the RICE way! 🚀 #datHRguy #tech #nationalblackbusinessmonth #recruiting #humanresources #RICEway

An experience tells a story every time. Appreciative for the opportunity to attend No Pressure Pitch at #Rice sponsored by Black Ambition and #ActHouse (Dominick J. Ard'is, I & Jordan McNear ) Over 100 people showed up and packed out #russellinnovationcenter in Atlanta,Georgia. Although I didn’t win the grand prize, it was worth the experience to share NeuBite with a new audience. Take a peek at a few of the businesses that pitched (I took notes on all 39 of them). Tremendous innovation bubbling. #TheRiceWay #RiceCommunity #BuildBlackBusiness #BlackAmbition #InvestFest #Founder

👀😔 Have you had some tough days recently? 😔😥 It’s okay. 🫂 These journeys were on in business and life…are turbulent ones and they come with many lessons and obstacles that can be difficult to navigate. JUST KNOW! 😁 You’re doing great because you’re still showing up and working through it all! We promise you each STEP, DAY, and LESSON is pulling you closer and closer to the light at the end of the tunnel! KEEP ACTIN’ DIFFERENT 🫶🏾 Love y’all #founderjourney #love #ibelieveinyou #youregoingtomakeit #humancompassion #acthouse #visualarts

👤 Transformation can happen through innovation, and Brian - a AI Researcher and Developer - story reveals and shares this! Once displaced in this very neighborhood, he returned to work on the Caviar team, an AI-powered system transforming restaurants. Their victory at our BDX Hackathon in Miami, in the very neighborhood that he was displaced in, is a powerful testament to the unbreakable spirit of resilience and innovation. @briancliette and his team built an AI empowered operating system for restaurants! Check out how he did it in 24hrs! 🔗 P.S. Keep Building Different and REGISTER for our NEXT BDX in TULSA SEPT. 21 ➡️ REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gV8S8VSt 🗣️ Special shoutout to all of our partners for making this possible for Brian and all the amazing innovators who unlock their next levels at BDX! 😁 🤝Partners: @techequitycollective @brainstation @centerforblackinnovation @insidefpl #builddayx #acthouse #startuphackathon #buidlingideas #innovation #founderstory #originstory