Hackathon Participant Stories

From first-time hackers to seasoned creators, see how OHI/O participants have learned, built, and thrived. Their experiences power the community that makes innovation possible.

Meet Jalen Francis

Join us in an interview with a member of the Most Original winner of our Make OHI/O competition, Jalen Francis! Francis shares his insights about making the most of each competition, and learning valuable lessons along the way!

Meet Nijaa, Michelle, George, and Yasashwini

Join us for an interview with Nijaa, Michelle, George, and Yasashwini in an interview all about their experience being a winner of HackOHI/O! Learn about all the hilarious ups and downs that come with the 24 hour challenge!

Meet Shalin and Neil

Join us in an interview with the second place winners of our HackAI competition, Shalin Patel and Neil Nair! We learn about the process of brainstorming, coding, and perfecting a concept within 24 hours, and the lessons that come with the challenge!

Meet Shukanth, Nithin, Kanishk, and Siddharth

Follow along with our winning team of HackOHI/O 2025! Join Shukanth, Nithin, Kanishk, and Siddharth (AKA Awesome Dragons!) as they deliberate about their Hackathon experience, and remark on the lessons learned along the way.