Behind the Buildathon: My Journey to Second Place

In this episode of Becoming the Product, Naya shares her exciting journey to securing second place in the Enyata Buildathon, a competition where she used no-code tools to create an innovative solution for freelancers. Naya takes listeners behind the scenes of how she almost didn’t apply, but eventually submitted her project, "Gig Secure"—an AI-powered digital marketplace that connects gig workers to affordable micro-insurance. From outlining her project plan in Nifty to building the MVP using tools like FlutterFlow and Supabase, Naya offers a step-by-step guide to navigating a hackathon, even with minimal technical experience.

Throughout the episode, Naya shares valuable tips, including the importance of playing to your strengths, using the right no-code tools, and ensuring your solution works effectively for demos. She also emphasizes the power of storytelling in presentations and how focusing on the problem can make a difference. Whether you’re interested in competing in hackathons or bringing a product idea to life, this episode is packed with actionable insights on leveraging no-code tools and showcasing your solution with impact.