A hackathon that actually taught me something
I wasn't sure what to expect going into Product Build Day, but it ended up being one of the most practical product events I've attended.
Instead of spending the day listening to talks, we spent it building. In just a few hours, our team went from an idea to a working prototype using AI tools, tested it, and pitched it. All while solving a real challenge for the city of Athens.
What stood out most was the people. It brought together product managers, designers, founders, researchers, and marketers who were all genuinely interested in learning, experimenting, and helping each other. The mentors struck a great balance between guiding and letting teams figure things out on their own.
It was also refreshing to see a hackathon focused on meaningful, real-world problems instead of hypothetical startup ideas. Building something that could actually benefit the local community made the experience much more rewarding.
If you're curious about AI-assisted product development, want to sharpen your product thinking, or simply enjoy collaborating with talented people, I'd highly recommend joining a future Product Build Day. I left with new skills, new connections, and a much better understanding of how quickly ideas can become real products.
