Better Hack

​Applications must be submitted on https://www.better-hack.com/.

​Overview:

​Software keeps getting worse. We have new ways to build everything, but most software we actually use feels 10 years behind. Full of issues and missing features that should never be acceptable.

We finally have better tools. Which means we can experiment with what software should be.

So at Better Auth, we’re starting something small. A seed. Maybe a movement. To make software better.

​Take one day to build a better version of something you already use.

​Better GitHub.
Better Slack.
Better Mail.

One day at the YC building to prototype your vision.

​Limited to 100 people/ 25 teams. Applications must be submitted on the hackathon website (once opened).

​Sponsored by

​YC, Vercel, Neon, CodeRabbit, Sentry, Anthropic & Peak Design.

​Prizes include

​1st prize includes guaranteed YC interview and credits, merch and other surprising prizes from better auth and our sponsors.

​Team Matching: you’ll have limited time to form teams (9am to 10am). Teams can have between 1 and 4 members. All team members must apply and be accepted to attend.

​Schedule:

​8:30 doors opens + coffee & light snacks
9:30 welcome & introduction
10:00 hacking begins
10:00 - 13:30 build session 1
12:30 - 14:30 working lunch
13:30 - 17:00 build session 2
17:00 - 17:30 code freeze, video pitch prep & judge setup
17:30 - 18:00 judge deliberation
18:00 - 18:30 top 5 projects invited to pitch
18:30 - 19:00 prize giving
19:00 onwards happy hour & dinner