How NOT to Win a Hackathon!
Most teams don’t lose because their code is bad. They lose because their strategy is broken.
We’ve all seen it: The team with the complex backend loses to the team with the flashy slide deck.
Why?
Because winning a hackathon isn’t just about buildin - it’s about selling.
As we approach the submission deadline for the GenAI Hackathon Mumbai, ML Mumbai brings you a crucial "anti-workshop" designed to save you from common pitfalls.
🎤 The Speaker Indranil Chandra Architect ML & Data Engineer @ Upstox | Co-Organiser @ GDG MAD, Mumbai
With years of experience judging and organizing, Indranil has seen every mistake in the book. He is here to tell you exactly what not to do.
🔥 What We Will Cover:
The "Losing" Strategy: Common mistakes participants make during idea submission and pitching.
Packaging > Perfection: How to wrap a rough prototype into a winning product narrative.
The Pitch Deck: What judges actually look for (vs. what you think they look for).
Standing Out: How to make your GenAI solution memorable in a sea of entries.
🗓️ Logistics
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST
Platform: Online (Link provided upon registration)
This session is the ultimate prep for the ML Mumbai GenAI Hackathon. The deadline to submit your idea abstract is December 17th (just 24 hours after this session!).
Haven't submitted your idea yet?
Don't let your best concept get rejected because of bad pitch. Attend this session, refine your abstract, and submit below!
👉 Submit Your Hackathon Idea Here: https://luma.com/mst7z8ad
See you in the lobby!
The ML Mumbai Team