AI Hackathons - Why You Need To Roll Out Dedicated AI Hackathons

In this episode of The AI Moment, Jonathan Wagstaffe and I dive into why the AI hackathon is the most effective way to shift your business from passive observation to active building. I define an AI hackathon as a dedicated session where your team stops talking about strategy and starts problem-solving together using AI tools. Jonathan shares his essential two-step framework for success: first, map the workflow steps in departments like finance or marketing, and then pinpoint exactly where AI agents or GPTs can fix the friction. We discuss the importance of cross-functional collaboration, bringing together everyone from the "AI-pilled" to the skeptics to build something useful in just a few hours. This practical experience conquers resistance and builds confidence much faster than a standard training programme ever could. I recommend a high-speed 90-minute prototype window to ensure your teams move from theory to reality. Ultimately, it is about creating a shared language and ensuring your people have skin in the game. Given the current pace of change, I suggest running these sessions monthly to build a truly AI-native culture.Subscribe to our supporting newsletter for extra prompts, insights and shares Thanks for listening, Danny Denhard