Hack Shack 2025

By Roy (Columbia '27, Z Fellow) — made Interview Coder (5-figure MRR in 9 days, 20M+ impressions).

Overview

A 3-day invite-only hacker retreat bringing together Columbia's most promising undergraduate builders to see who can make the most money over a weekend. February 28 - March 2, 2025 in NYC.

I've met over 1,000 students at Columbia students, specifically trying to find builders. After hundreds of conversations, these are the best 12. Some examples:

• A sophomore who raised $1.5M to compete with Claude computer use
• 2x IMO medalist
• Someone who did YC her freshman year of high school and led growth at the company until 7 figures ARR.

Limited spots remaining for exceptional builders.

Prizes

Current confirmed prizes (more to be announced):

• 🥇 First Place: CodeCrafters VIP for Life (valued at $1,490)
• 🥈 Second Place: CodeCrafters VIP for 2 years
• 🥉 Third Place: CodeCrafters VIP for 1 year

Current Status

If you're building something ambitious at Columbia or want to help make this happen, DM me on X (@im_roy_lee) or email churlee12@gmail.com.

I'm looking for money for food, transportation, and prizes for the winners.

Please help me make this happen.

— Roy