Beats & Build Hackathon (NYC) by Second Axis
Build something real. Ship it to the internet. Let the world decide who wins.
A hackathon in New York for PMs, engineers, and AI builders. No pitch decks. No judge 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: LinkedIn, X, Product Hunt, wherever your audience lives. 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
11:00 AM — Doors open. Find your team, grab a drink, settle in.
11:30 AM — Second Axis demo, rules, tracks, prizes.
12:00 – 3:00 PM — Build. 3 hours. Mentors around, energy high.
3:00 PM — Ship deadline. Post it everywhere.
3:00 – 3:30 PM — Post window. The traction clock starts now.
3:30 PM — Demos. Teams show what they shipped and what traction it's getting.
4:00 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
Capacity is limited.