

Get Grilled by YC Backed Founders - Agentic Coding and Vibe Coding Hackathon - Carnegie Mellon University, Silicon Valley
Get ready to build fast and defend your vision.
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This is a high-stakes "Vibecoding" sprint of 4 hours where you’ll go from idea to execution, followed by a no-nonsense grill session from YC-backed founders.
The YC Grill
Ever wondered what it’s like to pitch to Y Combinator? You’re about to find out.
Build: Use Lovable, startup platforms or any tool you love to ship your passion project.
Defend: Face a panel of YC-backed founders who will dive deep into your tech, your logic, and your "vibe."
Learn: Get the crisp, raw feedback that separates a hobby project from a venture-scale startup.
📅 Event Logistics
When: Wednesday, February 18th | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: CMU-SV, Room No. 109/110
Fuel: Free food will be served for all participating students! 🍕
✨ Key Details
Eligibility: CMU-SV Students only.
Team Size: 2 to 5 members.
The Toolkit: Every participant gets swags and 100 Credits for the Lovable platform to accelerate your build.
Winners recieve 2400$ credits for Semantic Search AI platform to build your startup!
Winners receive the Guaranteed Interview with Startups!