?? PAI Palooza Hackathon: Announcing the Winners of the Mountain View Event ??

Dear Community,

We are excited to share the outcomes of the inaugural Techstars Startup Weekend - PAI Palooza Tour & GDG Build with AI hackathon—with you! While the event faced its fair share of challenges—like a last-minute location changes and the cancellation of our keynote speaker on Thursday night, and a judge who had a family emergency—these obstacles only fueled the determination of our teams. They persevered, forged solid alliances, and gained remarkable traction over the weekend, proving that the true spirit of innovation shines brightest under pressure. Your sponsorship was a vital part of making this possible, providing the support and inspiration these participants needed to succeed. From all of us at Techstars Startup Weekend - PAI Palooza Tour & GDG Build with AI—thank you, deeply and sincerely. ??

?? First Place: The Star ?? aka Star Veteran Real Estate

Winning Solution: A Community-Driven Digital Real Estate Platform for Veterans

Overview:

Star Veteran Real Estate is an AI-powered end-to-end digital platform designed to serve veteran communities. It includes modules for community engagement, veteran benefits, training and education, CRM, multi-listing, digital marketing, trip planning, and deals tracking. The solution tackles the trust gap between real estate agents and veterans, addressing issues of credibility, commonality, and compassion.

Why It Matters:

This platform is built on a "Veterans to Veterans" approach, fostering trust and compassion within the community.

Relevant Links:

GitHub - https://github.com/buzzaz

LinkedIn - https://www.dhirubhai.net/company/starveteranrealestate/

Contact Information: [email protected]

?? Second Place: Happy Habits AI

Winning Solution: A Web Application for Personal Growth

Overview:

HappyHabitsAI , created by college students, is a web app designed to combat imposter syndrome and support personal health and self-confidence. The platform uses AI to help users build and reinforce personalized habits tailored to their unique needs.

Why It Matters:

This tool resonates deeply with its creators and users alike, focusing on real struggles like forming good habits and battling self-doubt.

Relevant Links:

Website - https://happyhabitsai.netlify.app/

Deck - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mzCbZtokrlJzL8LKknVl81CrOxSg75O3

Contact Information: [email protected]

?? Third Place: Journease

Winning Solution: A Personalized Travel Companion

Overview:

Journease is an AI-powered travel companion offering curated recommendations based on users' travel history. The platform simplifies the journey planning process by providing personalized insights and integrating seamlessly with businesses, making travel more efficient and enjoyable.

Why It Matters:

Journease addresses the lack of personalized information in current mapping platforms, enhancing the travel experience by tailoring it to individual preferences.

Relevant Links:

GitHub - https://github.com/kevin-le1/Journease_CB

Deck - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1We7WFF2FmqI9bn59pLyclsN-Xw5FXSMi?usp=sharing

YouTube - https://youtu.be/9zHDOmJiPTk

LinkedIn - https://www.dhirubhai.net/company/journeaseai/

?? What’s Next: Join Us for Upcoming Events in Austin, Tulsa, and Atlanta! ??

The excitement doesn’t stop here! We’re thrilled to announce our next PAI Palooza Tour hackathons, coming to Austin , Tulsa , and Atlanta . These events will be HYBRID, allowing both in-person and virtual participation, so no matter where you are, you can join in on the action. ??

Register now while tickets are still free! The energy, innovation, and networking opportunities at these events are unparalleled, and we’re already seeing incredible interest. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next wave of tech innovation. ??

We also need sponsors to help make these events possible. Your support can empower the next generation of innovators, providing them with the resources they need to bring their ideas to life. If you’re interested in sponsoring, please contact us for more information on how you can contribute. ??

We’re incredibly proud of all the participants and grateful for your partnership, which made PAI Palooza Tour possible. We look forward to continuing this journey of innovation together. ??

With appreciation,

Toby Morning ???? & ?? Karsten Wade

On behalf of all the organizers, mentors, and volunteers

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