The AI Hackathon

The AI Hackathon

The AI Hackathon

Fast paced, hands on hackathon for non-technical teams.

Fast paced, hands on hackathon for non-technical teams.

Fast paced, hands on hackathon for non-technical teams.

2 Days

Packed full of hands on sessions that lead to a single goal. A working AI driven PoC

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2 Teams

Send two teams to work side by side. Gamify this session if you wish or just walk away with two running AI Pocs

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4-6 People

Everyone designs the solution, everyone provides expert knowledge and one builds it as "lead derveloper"

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Compress weeks of learning into 2 days

In just 2 days you will have done more in AI Up-Skilling than any webinar has done before. That is because this is 100% hands on. From Minute one on we work with AI in mind and AI at hand. Your teams rapidly define their specific challange, how it shoudl be and then how AI helps overcome those obstacles.

Compress weeks of learning into 2 days

In just 2 days you will have done more in AI Up-Skilling than any webinar has done before. That is because this is 100% hands on. From Minute one on we work with AI in mind and AI at hand. Your teams rapidly define their specific challange, how it shoudl be and then how AI helps overcome those obstacles.

Compress weeks of learning into 2 days

In just 2 days you will have done more in AI Up-Skilling than any webinar has done before. That is because this is 100% hands on. From Minute one on we work with AI in mind and AI at hand. Your teams rapidly define their specific challange, how it shoudl be and then how AI helps overcome those obstacles.

The process

2 days, 2 Teams, 2 Results

2 days, 2 Teams, 2 Results

Each step enables your team to apply AI

Stakeholder mapping

10:30h

We check who is involved where. Who needs what in the process. We make visible who teh people are, which systems are effected and what the outcome is.

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Result: Slear sight who we build for and what

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Process mapping

11:15h

The teams model the current process and cross reference the stakeholders.We draw up who needs which output when and why. Friction points where it often gets stuck and time sinks where feedback takes a long time.

Result: Roadmap where we should add AI to make it better

How it should be process

13:30h

How might we improve the process. Which solutions could help at those steps identified and model how the new process should look.

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Result: AI-Concept, Input & AI-Output defined per Workflow.

Result: AI-Concept, Input & AI-Output defined per Workflow.

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Coding time

15:00-17:30h

The team gathers round and fires up Claude code. We define an PoC scope and which three features must be part of the PoC. Then we kick off the pair programming. 2 hours later we present our first iteration to the other team.

Result: Running prototype with a real workflow and solid AI know-how in the team

Day 2 - Refine & Test layout

10:30 - 11:30

Is there anything we need to refine in our prototype, did we forget anything that needs to go in. While one person might continue vibe coding the rest designs the user test.

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Result: Test script and a refined PoC

Result: Test script and a refined PoC

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User Testing

11:30-14:30h

We do two rounds of testing per team by brinign in two users of the newly AI augmented process. The team notes down what is working wel and what still needs a bit more improvment.

Result: Documented & tested AI augmented process that can be handed over to inhouse devs.

Most workshops end with a presentation.
This one ends with running code.

Most workshops end with a presentation.
This one ends with running code.

Your team uses AI coding tools like Claude Code to build the prototype themselves — without programming knowledge, without an external agency. This fundamentally changes the dynamics in your company:

Stakeholders see real results

A demo convinces in 10 minutes what a presentation takes months to achieve. Budget approvals happen faster.

Your team becomes an internal champion

Whoever builds something themselves believes in it and carries it forward. The knowledge stays in the company not with the consultant who leaves after the project.

AI expertise as a lasting value

Your team learns to use AI tools productively. This is not a side effect of the sprint it is a standalone business value.

Claude Code Screenshot
Claude Code Screenshot
Claude Code Screenshot

What is the AI Hackathon?

A structured AI Hackathon is the fastest, lowest-risk path from AI idea to validated prototype.

A structured AI Hackathon is the fastest, lowest-risk path from AI idea to validated prototype.

The team defines what the process is now, who is involved and where do they see friction and time sinks.


How should the process be to reduce friction, handover issues and time sinks. How could AI help to overcome those obstacles that slow you down.


Then its time to code. The rest of the day is spend vibe coding the To-Be-Process.

AI capabilities in business language. No prior technical knowledge required.

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Let's talk without any obligation

Let's talk without any obligation

Book a 30-minute Discovery Call or write to me directly.

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What will change after the hackathon

Your team takes responsibility without you having to supervise every step. Employees come to you early on with problems, openly and with a focus on solutions. The energy in the team comes but from participation not pressure.

Before

Employees don't know what to use AI for

Chatbot licences that gather dust

Sluggish process that grinds everyone down

AI threatens my job

Outdate systems people hate

After

Teams develop Ai solutions that drive your business

Real world application and full value realisation

Accelerated decissioning

AI makes my job more fun

Software that delivers what people need.

What will change after the hackathon

Your team takes responsibility without you having to supervise every step. Employees come to you early on with problems, openly and with a focus on solutions. The energy in the team comes but from participation not pressure.

Before

Employees don't know what to use AI for

Chatbot licences that gather dust

Sluggish process that grinds everyone down

AI threatens my job

Outdate systems people hate

After

Teams develop Ai solutions that drive your business

Real world application and full value realisation

Accelerated decissioning

AI makes my job more fun

Software that delivers what people need.

What will change after the hackathon

Your team takes responsibility without you having to supervise every step. Employees come to you early on with problems, openly and with a focus on solutions. The energy in the team comes but from participation not pressure.

Before

Employees don't know what to use AI for

Chatbot licences that gather dust

Sluggish process that grinds everyone down

AI threatens my job

Outdate systems people hate

After

Teams develop Ai solutions that drive your business

Real world application and full value realisation

Accelerated decissioning

AI makes my job more fun

Software that delivers what people need.

The hackathon is for

Non technical users

Your business users have process that drag them down. Client onboarding that takes weeks, support hotlines that drown in calls, customers up in arms. This hackathon is perfect for those users. There is nop coding experience needed upfront. But afterwards these participants will deliver one app after another

Technical users

Technical users are often sceptical towards AI slop. This hackathon however is a fun way to get them to use AI more in their day.to-day work. See where AI can help them in their process. From Code reviews to monitoring deployment pieplines.

The hackathon is for

Non technical users

Your business users have process that drag them down. Client onboarding that takes weeks, support hotlines that drown in calls, customers up in arms. This hackathon is perfect for those users. There is nop coding experience needed upfront. But afterwards these participants will deliver one app after another

Technical users

Technical users are often sceptical towards AI slop. This hackathon however is a fun way to get them to use AI more in their day.to-day work. See where AI can help them in their process. From Code reviews to monitoring deployment pieplines.

The hackathon is for

Non technical users

Your business users have process that drag them down. Client onboarding that takes weeks, support hotlines that drown in calls, customers up in arms. This hackathon is perfect for those users. There is nop coding experience needed upfront. But afterwards these participants will deliver one app after another

Technical users

Technical users are often sceptical towards AI slop. This hackathon however is a fun way to get them to use AI more in their day.to-day work. See where AI can help them in their process. From Code reviews to monitoring deployment pieplines.

What participants say

What participants say

"I had the pleasure of working with David at Macaw, where he consistently demonstrated his expertise as a workshop facilitator. David’s clear tone of voice is instrumental in driving the effectiveness and success of his workshops, helping participants easily understand and engage with the material. He creates a welcoming environment that fosters open dialogue and creative thinking, adapting his approach to meet diverse learning styles."

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Uli Wolter

MD Macaw Germany

David's methods are refreshing and sometimes break with conventional workshop formats. He uses creative approaches to inspire participants and encourage new ways of thinking.
David has a special combination: extensive experience in an entrepreneurial environment & a real talent for steering workshops as a neutral moderator and facilitator.

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Daniel Pott

BU Manager Data & Application

David combines technical literacy, organisational excellence, and strong interpersonal skills to keep complex initiatives focused and moving forward. Highly recommended for any environment where clarity, coordination, and technical insight are equally essential.

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Dominik Filipak

AI/CV Expert · Perelyn

Your questions, answered

Your questions, answered

What size of company is the training suitable for?

This hackathon is suitable for companies with 50-5000 employees.

How many participants fit into a training course?

The group size is 8–16 people in two teams. Larger groups can be accomodated but this needs a bit more upfront planning on your and my end. Lets talk.

Does the hackathon take place on site or remotely?

This is best delivered as an offsite format for maximum impact. I will scout and book a location near you, take care of the catering etc.

How long is the hackathon?

The hackathon takes place over two days. We start at 10:00 and finsih at 17:00 on day one. Day two finsihes at around 14:30.

How does this differ from traditional AI training?

This is a 100% hands on session that takles a teams individual challenge. Where other sessions stay generic, or use idealized scenarios, this hackathon solves a real worlkd problem of yoour team.

What happens after the hackathon?

After the hackathon I strongly recommend using the PoC and scale it up to production with your devs teams. Participants will function as AI advocates in your company driving adoption to new highs.

Ready for the next step?

30-minute conversation. No sales talk. No commitment.

Ready for the next step?

30-minute conversation. No sales talk. No commitment.

Ready for the next step?

30-minute conversation. No sales talk. No commitment.

Cetrifications

ECS certified trainer
ECS certified trainer
AJ+Smart verified Facilitator

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Cetrifications

ECS certified trainer
ECS certified trainer
AJ+Smart verified Facilitator

More certifications if you really like those are here: Credly

Cetrifications

ECS certified trainer
ECS certified trainer
AJ+Smart verified Facilitator

More certifications if you really like those are here: Credly