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Re:Algorithm Helps New York Decide Who Goes Free Before Trial on Sunday September 27, 2020 @07:04AM (#24605760)

You can't be serious, his wealth is likely all tied up in stock and investments. Does even the richest person in the world have a cool 1 bil just sat in the bank? In that case it's very noticeable to have 1/5 your balance vanish.

Re:Ask HN: How does one lead a team in a hackathon? on Friday September 25, 2020 @03:51PM (#24593468)

> The fact you think there is a "right" direction means it is not a hackathon but a work session.

> If this not the programmers initative expect them to be looking for new jobs. For many programming is not a spectator sport.

I am also a programmer :) This is a real hackathon, with no expectations of "work" that needs to be done. I just want to make sure we hit the finish line with an MVP is all.

Ask HN: How does one lead a team in a hackathon?

Posted by hackathrow on Friday September 25, 2020 @03:06PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I'm participating in a week-long hackathon in a few days and gathered a team together for an idea I've been exploring recently. I guess this means people are looking at me to be in charge and that's not a role that comes naturally to me.A few questions:- How do you get people excited and aligned to the same vision, so we're all pulling in the right direction?- My biggest concern is everyone...

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