Burning Heroes x EF Hackathon
Burn Your Code is a one-day hackathon inspired by the spirit of Burning Man. Just like art, this is about creation as self-expression. Come build whether it’s a new feature for your current project or a fresh side idea you’ve been dreaming about. You’ll be surrounded by a supportive community, mentors to guide you, and fueled by delicious Slavic food: crepes, plov, pirozhki and veggies.
It’s not just about work. Expect unforgettable vibes, co-founder connections, and recharging experiences designed to fuel both your mind and your creativity.
Spots are limited. Apply now.
Why Attend?
👥 Co-Founder Matchmaking & Team Formation
Meet your future co-founder or crew. Form teams on-site, find the right people, and start building fast.
🧑🏽🏫 Mentor Zone
Get direct feedback from mentors at OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Vercel, 21st.dev, Rork and more. Bring your ideas, stress-test them, and walk away sharper.
🧘🏽♀️ Brain-Focus Sessions
Recharge your system with meditation, breathwork, and sound healing designed to keep your brain switched on.
🍵 Ongoing Recharge
Tea ceremonies, healthy lunch, coffee breaks – fuel to keep you going.
🏆 Prizes
Multiple categories to win:
Best Open Source Drop → for the build that pushes the world forward.
Most Impressive Demo → the one that makes everyone say “whoa.”
Voice Track by Vapi → use Vapi API in your product.
Special Varg.ai Prize → to be updated.
💰 Cash prizes included (updates coming soon).
Preliminary Agenda (to be updated)
9:30 AM — Check-in
10:00 AM — Kickoff & team formation
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Build time, mentor sessions & recharge breaks
5:00 – 7:00 PM — Final demos & judging
7:00 PM — Awards & closing
Hosts
Burning Heroes Founders Association (BHFA): a non-profit movement connecting founders, investors, and builders to foster innovation and create a more diverse, equal future in tech.
Venue
Entrepreneur First (EF): EF turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some arrive with an early idea, others just bring their talent. EF backs founders first and connects them to Silicon Valley. To date, EF companies are worth over $11B.
Sponsors
21st.dev → Better UI in the era of AI coding. We build easy-to-use tools to help you quickly create great-looking UI components with AI.
Rork → The app that builds mobile apps
Varg.ai → AI Content Infrastructure for High-Volume Agencies
Vercel → AI Cloud platform for building and deploying web experiences that scale automatically
Apify → Web scraping and automation platform for turning any website into an API
Omi → the first AI wearable that captures what you say and turns it into smart notes, reminders, and action items - in real time
Fluently → your personal AI English tutor that helps you improve fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through real-time speaking practice
Vapi → The AI-native platform to give agents a real voice and phone line
Higgsfield → a video AI company dedicated to democratizing social media content creation to everyone
Dress Code
Wear something that makes you stand out — neon, fur, sequins, or whatever feels coolest to you✨