AI Hackathon: Sales Copilot AI

Join us for the Venture Mindset Hackathon on January 17 (Sat), 2026 in downtown SF! 🚀 This one-day event is all about bold ideas, teamwork, and innovation, focusing on reinventing how sales teams work using AI.

Event Highlights:

• Doors open: 11:00 AM sharp! ⏰
• Entry closes: at 11:15 AM or once we’re full — come early! 🚪
• Participants will create a clear vision of who they want to become in 10 years, embracing an exponential and ambitious outlook like venture investors do.

Why It Matters:

Alumni from GSB/MSx will observe how the younger generation approaches learning in true Stanford GSB style — with courage, long-term vision, and strategic imagination.

Challenge Details:

• Develop the ultimate AI sales copilot! 🛠️
• Ideal for developers, product managers, sales engineers, marketers, and AI enthusiasts eager to tackle sales challenges such as:
  • Qualifying and prioritizing leads
  • Automating repetitive follow-ups
  • Optimizing sales funnels
  • Providing real-time AI coaching during calls
• The main goal: Build a functioning app or prototype that enhances sales teams' efficiency and drives measurable revenue impact! 🎯

Schedule:

• 10:00 AM | Doors Open & Breakfast Networking 🥐
• 10:55 AM | Doors Close (or earlier if full)
• 11:00 AM | Team Kick-Off
• 11:15 AM | Hacking Starts
• 1:30 PM | 🍴 Delicious Lunch Break (our special feature!)
• 4:00 PM | Final Demos (2 min per team + 1 Q&A)
• 5:00 PM | Networking
• 6:00 PM | Doors Close

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $30k
• 2nd Place: $20k
• 3rd Place: $10k
  (*Prizes awarded via equity through FAST Advisory Agreement; see disclaimer.)

Judges:

• OpenAI - TBA
• YC Alumnus - TBA
• Google - TBA
• Apple - TBA
• Cisco - TBA
• NVIDIA - TBA
• Perplexity - TBA
• Judging Note: Our judges are selected through a rigorous 2-step interview process. Last time, we received 65 applications, making for a competitive selection! Apply here to become a judge!

Mentorship Opportunities:

• Available Mentors - TBA:
  • Rashid Aliyev | Innovator, ex Big-4, People’s Choice Awardee
  • Sako M | Senior Software Engineer @ Gladly, Hackathon Champion
  • Natalie Pan | Founder of Funding Breakthrough Lab, Mindset Coach, Hackathon Champion
  • Mentor #3 - spot available
  • Mentor #4 - spot available
  • Mentor #5 - spot available
  • Mentor #6 - spot available
  • Mentor #7 - spot available

Previous Hackathons in SF:

• GPT Hackathon
• AI Vibe Coding Hackathon

Hosts:

Tatiana Isa – primary host (Co-Founder & GP at kitSF)

Why Join?

• Power Network: Engage with 100+ AI experts, YC founders, mentors, and advisors.
• Bold Innovation: Shape the upcoming Agent Era.
• Electric Vibe: A day of hacking, learning, and building awaits you!

Want to Join?

If you’re interested in participating or supporting as a 🤝 sponsor, 🤝 volunteer, or have any 📩 questions, please reach out anytime at Tatiana Isa's LinkedIn.

Ready to Register?

🚀 Register now! — spots are limited!

About Tatiana Isa:

🌟 Tatiana Isa is an experienced entrepreneur based in San Francisco, known for her roles as Co-Founder & GP at kitSF and as an advisor to AI and edtech startups. With over 20 years of experience, Tatiana champions innovation in both education and technology.

Disclaimer for Government Attendees:

🏆 Prizes will be provided as equity through the 🌟 FAST Advisory Agreement from the Founders Institute. Participants must send a confirmation email confirming they have reviewed the equity award and that accepting it adheres to their local laws and organizational rules.