The Messy Middle: How to Get Unstuck and Start Moving Again during Buildathons

​Session Description: The hardest part of a hackathon isn’t starting. It’s the messy middle when the excitement drops, the scope expands, and progress stalls. This session is about getting unstuck with a practical, builder-friendly approach: narrowing your focus, identifying the smallest lovable version of your idea, and creating momentum again. If you’re feeling lost mid-build, this will give you a clear way forward. 

​A short bio: Gurpreet Kalra | LinkedIn

​Gurpreet Kalra is a Lovable builder, hackathoner, and problem-solver who helps others move from confusion to momentum. She brings structure to messy build journeys by combining product thinking, hands-on experimentation with AI tools, and practical scoping methods. She believes the best way to learn is by building in public and helping others ship alongside her.