March 28, 2026 · Carnegie Mellon University

VentureHacks

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Presented by Felicis@CMU

01 — About

What You'll Work On

Build toward one or more of these focus areas

Product

Build a functional prototype of a product or feature that can generate revenue.

AI

Propose or build an AI/ML solution that adds value to a product or workflow.

Felicis Portfolio

Build something that integrates with or extends a Felicis portfolio company.

02 — Prizes

Compete & Win

Top teams meet Felicis partners and take home incredible prizes

1st Place
$2,500
Cash prize
Coffee chat with Felicis partners
2nd Place
Meta Ray-Bans
Smart glasses per team member
Coffee chat with Felicis partners
3rd Place
Nintendo Switches
Per team member
Coffee chat with Felicis partners

4th & 5th Place — Clash Royale Pass Royale (Per team member)

03 — Schedule

Event Schedule

Saturday, March 28

11:00 AM
Launch
Kickoff & welcome
11:30 AM
Hacking Starts
7 hours to build
1:30 PM
Lunch
Catered meal
6:30 PM
Hacking Ends
Finalize your pitch
6:30–7:30 PM
Judging
Teams present; dinner for participants
7:30–8:00 PM
Awards
Top teams invited to dinner

04 — Speakers

Speakers & Activities

Learn from industry leaders and connect with venture capitalists

Felicis Speaker

Introduction to Venture Capital

Learn from Felicis partners about the VC landscape, what investors look for, and how to build fundable companies.

Skild Speaker

Industry Insights

Gain valuable insights from Skild experts on innovation and building impactful technology.

Free Lunch

Catered on us

Fuel up mid-hack with a free catered lunch so you can stay focused on building.

05 — FAQ

Questions Answered

Reach out to the Felicis team with additional questions.