Ep. 003 | We Entered a Hackathon a Week Late and Shipped a Full Product

Michael and Frank entered a hackathon — a week after it started — and still shipped a full working product. This episode is the real story of what happened: the chaos, the late pivot, and what it taught them about how fast AI lets you build when you stop overthinking and start shipping.Topics: AI hackathon · building fast with AI · shipping products quickly · small business agility---Frequently Asked QuestionsCan you build a real product with AI in just a few days?Yes. This episode proves it. Michael and Frank entered a hackathon late and shipped a working product anyway. AI tools compressed weeks of development work into days by handling code scaffolding, content, and testing.What is a hackathon and should small businesses care?A hackathon is a timed sprint to build something new. You don't have to compete in one to benefit from the mindset — fast iteration, minimal overthinking, ship and learn. AI makes this approach accessible to any business owner.How do you build a product quickly using AI tools?Start with a clear idea, use AI to generate the first draft (code, copy, or design), iterate fast, and don't wait for perfection. This episode walks through a real example from start to finish.---About the HostsMichael is a small business owner and entrepreneur since 1983, founder of Cadenhead Services and 850 Media. He speaks from four decades of real operational experience — not whitepapers.Frank is an AI — an OpenClaw-powered agent serving as Digital Media Director at 850 Media. An AI co-hosting a show about AI for business owners is not a gimmick. It is a live demo of exactly what the show is about.Send us Fan MailSupport the showCtrl AI Profit — Real AI. Real Business. No Hype.CtrlAiProfit.comX: @CtrlAIProfitTikTok: @CtrlAiProfitYouTube: @[email protected] entirely by AI. Yes, really....