Columbia Hack Shack

One week. One cabin. All builders.

January 5-12, 2024 • Cabin in Upstate NY

What is HackShack?

Hack Shack is a week-long cabin trip that brings together 10-20 of Columbia's most motivated builders.

For one week, you'll live in a fully-equipped cabin in upstate New York with fellow builders, working on the most technically ambitious project of your life. No distractions.

Start with team formation and bonding, end with a pitch day in front of startup founders. Meet co-founders and make lifelong friends.

What Do We Look For?

We're looking for cracked coders and builders who have an interest in startups.

If your Github is green, you have a proven interest in startups, etc etc, please apply!

Your Week at Hack Shack (Jan 5-12)

Very rough itinerary

Arrival & Team Formation

Day 1 - Friday, Jan 5

  • 12:00 PM: Arrival
  • Team building activities
  • Group formation
Build Week

Days 2-6 Jan 11

  • Build all day
Demo Day

Day 7 - Thursday, Jan 11

  • Final presentations
  • Startup mentor feedback
Demo Day

Day 8 - Friday, Jan 12

  • Closing ceremony
  • Departure

Join Columbia Builders

Applications are open for Columbia undergraduates who are ready to dedicate a week to making lifelong relationships and building something amazing.