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🚀 Prompt Driven Development and Toolhouse Hackathon For additional Hackathon information (rules, etc.), also register on the Devpost page: https://get-funded-prompt-driven.devpost.com/ Join PromptDriven.ai and Toolhouse for a single-day hackathon at 500 Global. Build AI agents, master the PDD workflow, and pitch to top VCs. Ready to build at the speed of thought? Join us on Saturday, January 31 for the Prompt Driven Development (PDD) Hackathon, hosted by PromptDriven.ai and Toolhouse at the 500 Global offices in Palo Alto. This isn't just another hackathon—it's an introduction to a new paradigm of software creation. You will leverage Prompt Driven Development and Toolhouse.ai to build agentic applications that can take real-world actions. Whether you are a student, a seasoned developer, or a founder, come prepared to shift from writing code to orchestrating intelligence. 🏆 The Challenge Build a project using the PDD approach and/or Toolhouse.ai. Master PDD: Learn to use AI agents to automate the prototyping lifecycle. Build with Toolhouse: Give your LLMs the ability to use tools and interact with the internet. Ship Fast: Go from idea to working demo in a single day. 👨‍⚖️ Judges & Special Guests Pitch your projects to leading pre-seed investors: Clayton Bryan – Investor, 500 Global Chris Yeh – General Partner, Blitzscaling Ventures Suman Talukdar – Investor, AI Sprouts Angad Randhawa – FalconX / VentureDock Shaurya Mehta – Workplay Ventures Winners get a meeting with the investors for potential funding 📅 Event Schedule 9:00 AM – Doors Open, Registration & Breakfast ☕ 10:00 AM – Opening Remarks (Clayton Bryan / 500 Global) 10:30 AM – Team Formation & Hacking Kickoff 🚀 12:30 PM – Lunch 🍕 3:00 PM – Mid-day Check-in 6:00 PM – Dinner 🌮 8:00 PM – Project Submissions Close 8:30 PM – Live Presentations & Judging 9:30 PM – Awards & Closing 📍 Location 500 Global Office Hamilton St, Palo Alto, CA (Located one block from University Ave – exact address provided upon registration) 🎒 What to Expect Food & Fuel: Fully catered with breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and snacks to keep you building. Community: Connect with builders from the broader Bay Area developer network. Swag: Exclusive PDD branded gear for attendees. ❓ FAQ Who should attend? Open to university students and developers of all backgrounds. Do I need a team? You can join solo or with a group! We will have a team formation session and a Discord channel to help you find teammates. What should I bring? Your laptop, charger, and creative energy. Hosted By PromptDriven.ai & Toolhouse In partnership with 500 Global