Sponsors Needed: OC Hack-a-thon 2026, by Friends of Figma

Friends of Figma is proud to present: Hack OC 🧡

Hack OC is a multi-day hackathon built by the community, for the community, bringing together designers, developers, product folks, and makers across Orange County to build real, presentable ideas — fast, together, and with mentorship along the way.

This is a soft launch 👀
We’ve put up a simple landing page to start gathering early interest, volunteers, mentors, and potential partners as we shape the event.
👉 Join the interest list: hackoc.com

What’s coming next:

• A crowdfunding campaign kicking off next month
• A goal of $8,000 to cover food, supplies, prizes, production, and make the event as accessible as possible

💡 We’re seeking local sponsors and partners to help make this possible!
Support needed for:

• Catering
• Event space
• Supplies

About: Over the course of the event, participants will form cross-functional teams — each with at least 1 developer, 1 designer, and 1 business/PM role — and work side by side to brainstorm, build, and pitch a product or business idea.

Mentors will be on hand to provide guidance, and the weekend will conclude with presentations to a panel of judges, giving participants the chance to showcase their work, receive feedback, and potentially walk away with prizes.

💡 Whether you’re looking to grow your skills, add to your portfolio/resume, or simply collaborate with talented peers, this event is designed to be productive, collaborative, and fun.

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### 📅 Rough Agenda

Day 1 – Saturday (Build Day)

• 10:00am – Breakfast + Check-in
• 10:30am – Kickoff, rules, and team formation
• 11:30am – Brainstorming & sprint planning
• 12:30pm – Lunch provided
• 1:30pm – Work sessions + mentor rounds
• 6:00pm – Wrap for the day (teams may continue working independently)

Day 2 – Sunday (Presentation Day)

• 10:00am – Final work session + pitch prep
• 11:00am – Presentations to judges
• 12:00pm – Awards & closing

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### ✅ What You’ll Gain

• A tangible project or business concept you can showcase on your resume/portfolio
• New connections with local designers, developers, and innovators
• Hands-on teamwork experience in a real-world, fast-paced setting

**If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to me directly at priscillaavu@gmail.com**