Beats & Build (SF) by Second Axis
One afternoon. Build something real. Post it to the internet. Let the world decide who wins.
Beats & Build is a hackathon in San Francisco. Music, drinks, and a room full of PMs, engineers, and AI builders — all shipping something real by end of day.
No pitch decks. No panels. You build something in a few hours, post it everywhere, and let real-world traction decide the winners.
This is for people who ship, not people who present.
How it works
Show up. Form a team or go solo. Pick a track. Build something fast — AI tools, workflows, whatever gets the job done. When time's up, post it everywhere. Most real engagement wins. No panel. Just the internet.
Tracks
Dream PM Tool — Build the PM workflow you wish existed.
GTM Machine — Build something that gets a product in front of the right people, fast.
Sales Autopilot — Build something that helps a sales team close faster.
Schedule
12:00 PM — Doors open. Beats on, drinks flowing, find your team.
12:30 PM — Second Axis demo, rules, tracks, prizes.
1:00 – 4:00 PM — Build. 3 hours. Music up, mentors around, energy high.
4:00 PM — Ship deadline. Post it everywhere.
4:00 – 4:30 PM — Post window. The traction clock starts now.
4:30 PM — Demos. Teams show what they shipped and what traction it's getting.
5:00 PM — Winners announced. Hang, celebrate, connect.
Two ways to win
Best Use of Second Axis — The most impressive workflow built on Second Axis. Connect tools, create reusable skills, automate something real.
Best Distribution — The most real-world traction earned during the event. Likes, reposts, comments, signups, clicks — whatever proves people care about what you built. Traction > polish.
Who this is for
PMs who want to build, not just spec
Engineers who ship fast and think about distribution
AI builders experimenting with workflows and tools
The vibe
Music all day. Drinks in hand. Laptops open. High energy, low ego. Builder house party with a deadline.
Capacity is limited.