The problem Devfolio solves

The platform is the result of a need for intuitive tools to manage large-scale hackathons like ETHIndia, wmn; and InOut (6 editions so far) handcrafted and organized by the Devfolio team. This, coupled with the lack of availability of a unified and seamless platform to manage hackathons, is the motivation behind unique features such as ‘Apply with a click’ and hacker RSVP management.

• Organizing hackathons can get stressful pretty soon with organizers needing to juggle multiple tools and platforms apart from running logistics on the ground to bring it all together seamlessly for their attendees. Devfolio replaces multiple tools/platforms which organizers would need to use otherwise - Google Forms/Typeforms for applications, Mailchimp for sending emails and GitHub/Devpost for project submissions.
• Easily accept applications from your hackathon website, gather essential information from hackers and get projects submitted on a publicly shareable link. Devfolio also allows you to leverage our vibrant, hacker community. Get up to double the number of applications through the platform itself, from hackers who’re always on the lookout for new hackathons to participate in!
• Analyze and track application metrics, review profiles and send hackathon invitations with ease using Devfolio’s powerful organizer dashboard. The dashboard is packed with nifty features that organizers need like email announcements and logistics management.

Challenges I ran into

A ton of them from making ends meet as a bootstrapped startup to scaling our platform to support 100+ hackathons. In the end, we believe it's all worth it if we are able to make a positive impact in the lives of the next generation of builders, makers, developers and designers.