The first #GreHacks of the academic year was a resounding success. Hosted in partnership with Everyone's A Singer, the event brought together innovative minds to tackle two exciting challenges set by founder Tracy Durrant: capturing customer data and developing an app to enhance business processes.
What is #GreHacks?
#GreHacks is a dynamic two-day event where student teams compete to solve real-world challenges set by businesses and organizations. It’s an opportunity for students to develop creative solutions while gaining invaluable experience. This year’s partner, Everyone's A Singer, is a pioneering music well-being company that delivers engaging singing workshops to corporations like Porsche and Intuit.
Empowering Students Through Skill-Building Workshops
Participants honed their skills through hands-on workshops led by industry experts:
- Business Problem Solving with Aaron Tan
- Using Tech to Grow Your Customer Base with Ayodeji Ibitoye
- Pitching and Presenting with Lynette Lisk
These sessions equipped students with the tools to ideate, create, and pitch their solutions effectively.
A Celebration of Innovation and Dedication
The weekend was a whirlwind of learning, collaboration, and creativity. From singing exercises to brainstorming sessions, students pushed boundaries and showcased their talent.
Tracey Durrant, founder of Everyone’s A Singer, was thoroughly impressed:
“The enthusiasm and dedication from the students and their innovative presentations were inspiring! Congratulations to all who attended and to the winners.”
The event also sparked a passion for consultancy and innovation among participants, as captured in the words of Serena Shanaia, a Mechanical Engineering (BEng Hons) student:
“This experience has sparked my interest in consultancy, especially in leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. Thanks to the Generator for hosting such an inspiring and skill-building event. Looking forward to future innovations and growth!”
Recognition and Impact
The success of #GreHacks caught the attention of The Voice, which featured an article highlighting the event’s impact on the wider business community.
Congratulations to all the participants for their creativity and determination, and a big thank you to Everyone’s A Singer for being such an inspiring partner. Our next #GreHacks event will take place in January 2025 with The Met Police.
