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Published in Apr 2024

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781835085332

Pages 274 pages

Edition 1st Edition

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Authors (5):

Ann Molin

Love Dager

Mustafa Sherif

Carolina Emanuelson

Dr. Kristofer Vernmark

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Table of Contents (19) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1: Why We Hack

2. Chapter 1: Redefining the Hackathon Tool

3. Chapter 2: Making Citizen-Driven Innovation Work for You

4. Chapter 3: The Dream! Hack! Build! Method

5. Part 2: Introduction to How to Hack

6. Chapter 4: Creating the Perfect Challenge for Your Hackathon

7. Chapter 5: How to Organize an Impactful Hackathon

8. Chapter 6: Communication and Managing Hacker Teams and Mentors

9. Chapter 7: Partnerships for Success

10. Chapter 8: External Communication and Social Media Presence for Hackathon Success

11. Part 3: Introduction to How to Build

12. Chapter 9: Taking Citizen-Driven Innovation to the Next Level

13. Chapter 10: Converting Hackathon Results into Real Tools

14. Chapter 11: Build for Earth Learnings – How to Make a Startup a Success Fast

15. Glossary

16. Index

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17. Other Books You May Enjoy

Appendix A: Appendix B

Voices from participants

We have gathered participants from all over the world, reaching change-makers from five continents, coming from different countries and cultures, having a variety of religious beliefs, and speaking many languages. Diversity in our teams is of the utmost importance, which is why it has been a specific jury criterion when picking the winning teams to participate in Build for Earth. We are proud to say that we have achieved this diversity of gender, age, and cultural background so far, probably making it one of the most diverse acceleration programs to this date.

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Authors (5)

Ann Molin

Ann started the Hack for Earth Foundation in 2021, sensing the need for an international platform for citizens to co-create sustainable innovation for the future. As a licensed psychologist with 18+ years of experience, she has a profound understanding of human behavior and the importance of people and communication. As Head Project Manager at the government mission Hack for Sweden, she invented the impactful Dream-Hack-Build method and coined the concept of citizen-driven innovation. She introduced her work at the United Nations General Assembly in New York in 2022, and at TEDx Stockholm in 2020. She is a multiple published author and an international speaker on hackathons, citizen-driven innovation, and ESG in action.

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Love Dager

Love Dager is a serial entrepreneur, hackathon expert and co-founder of Hack for Earth AB. Known for his outstanding achievements in creating tech communities, fostering innovation and impact, Love comes from a background in tech working for Norrsken, Microsoft and Hack for Earth. Pioneering the hackathon method for the government mission Hack for Sweden in 2019, Love adapted this previously tech based format to tackle society's greatest challenges, laying the foundation to what would evolve into Hack for Earth and the Dream! Hack! Build! method. Back in his home country of Sweden he runs Stockholm Fintech, the nation's largest community within fintech, and invests in early stage startups on the side. Love's passions are tech and empowering youth to become entrepreneurs.

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Mustafa Sherif

Mustafa Sherif, an urban planner from Baghdad, now residing in Sweden, is renowned for his people-focused city designs. Educated in Stockholm and Milan, his global insights drive his commitment to community-involved urban development. At Hack for Earth, as Community Manager, Sherif channels his passion for community and citizen-driven innovation into international hackathons. Additionally, Sherif's Urbanistica Podcast, reaching over 140 countries globally, has become a vital platform for urban dialogue, emphasizing human-centric city planning. His multifaceted contributions underscore his influence in shaping the future of urban spaces globally.

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Carolina Emanuelson

Carolina Emanuelson stands out as a dynamic force in talent management, notably shaping the future of Hack for Earth as Partner Manager with her innovative approach to partner community development and value-driven partner packages. Now at Apoteket AB, she leads Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, masterfully steering strategies to attract top-notch candidates, fulfilling hiring needs and propelling business growth. Her impressive career spans key roles, including at the Swedish Public Employment Service as Talent Manager in IT and at the burgeoning tech firm GOALS. Carolina's expertise in enhancing employer branding and optimizing talent acquisition processes marks her as an influential figure in driving organizational success, underscoring her profound impact across various sectors.

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Dr. Kristofer Vernmark

Kristofer Vernmark (PhD, MSc) is a revered researcher at Linköping University and the innovator behind the Build for Earth program. With 17 years of experience as a psychologist, manager, consultant, author, and researcher in digital mental health, Kristofer has been a pioneer in integrating internet-based treatments into Swedish primary care. His efforts were recognized with the 2022 eMHIC award for Leadership in eMental Health Implementation. Collaborating with the Hack for Earth foundation, he works with global teams to develop sustainable solutions, showcasing his commitment to enhancing mental health care and promoting sustainability.

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